Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation is a private foundation in Puyallup, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,866 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $26,325. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$84,866
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$26,325
- Assets$0
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,914 the year before.
77% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,119 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $68,914 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $84,866 | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | $84,866 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Scholarships | Graduating high school seniors | $26,325 |
| Puyallup Kiwanis Club | Community service scholarships | $20,000 |
| City of Puyallup | Kids in the park series | $6,000 |
| The Wishing Well | Needs bank | $5,000 |
| Sundance Circle | Hippotherapy horse care | $5,000 |
| City of Puyallup | Noon tunes concert series | $5,000 |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Dcon | $3,730 |
| Holiday Cafe | Sensory wall | $3,000 |
| Northwest Sinfonietta | Kids concert | $3,000 |
| Sundance Circle | Camp possible | $2,000 |
| Daffodil Festival | Daffodil festival | $1,500 |
| Puyallup Food Bank | Food bank | $1,000 |
| Individual | International convention sponsorship | $743 |
| Individual | International convention sponsorship | $727 |
| Puyallup Kiwanis Club | Puyallup hixons | $641 |
| Edgewood Food Bank | Food bank | $300 |
| Puyallup Food Bank | Food bank | $300 |
| Salvation Army | Food bank | $300 |
| All Saints | Food bank | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Traci Frank
- Tom Bowman
- Mike Boisture
- Scott Engle
- Tamara Pihl
- Dan Sharp
- Sandy Warner
- Heidi Schuler
- Phil Pletcher
- Dennis King Jr
- Andrew Brown
- Jackquie Rutherford
- Don Cottam
- Sarah Gillespie
- Chris Kucklick
Questions people ask
Does Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation give?
$84,866 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Traci Frank (Secretary), Tom Bowman (Treasurer), Mike Boisture (Board Member) and Scott Engle (Vice Preside) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.