The Costco Foundation
Accepts applications
The Costco Foundation is a private foundation in Issaquah, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $287,380 in 94 grants; the typical grant was $2,200 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$287,380
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$2,200
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1,873
Giving in 2024 was up from $252,890 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $173,310 | 59 | $1,873 |
| 2023 | $252,890 | 81 | $1,873 |
| 2024 | $287,380 | 94 | $1,873 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Pat Callans 730 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA 98027 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 313-6563 |
| What to submit | All information regarding The Costco Foundation is communicated to each warehouse manager through memorandum. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 40 | $113,005 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $22,100 |
| Washington | 3 | $16,200 |
| New York | 3 | $13,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $11,125 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $11,100 |
| Virginia | 4 | $10,600 |
| Illinois | 4 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $9,950 |
| Alaska | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $8,000 |
| Individual | House fire | $8,000 |
| Individual | Funeral assistance | $8,000 |
| Individual | Funeral assistance | $8,000 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $8,000 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $8,000 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $8,000 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $7,700 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $7,500 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $7,300 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $7,200 |
| Individual | Funeral assistance | $7,100 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $7,000 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $6,800 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $6,800 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $6,550 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $6,000 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $5,400 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $5,000 |
| Individual | House fire | $5,000 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $5,000 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $4,300 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $4,000 |
| Individual | Funeral assistance | $3,700 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $3,400 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $3,300 |
| Individual | House fire | $3,200 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $3,200 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $3,125 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $3,100 |
| Individual | House fire | $3,100 |
| Individual | House fire | $3,100 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $2,800 |
| Individual | Funeral assistance | $2,800 |
| Individual | Funeral Assistance | $2,600 |
| Individual | Financial hardship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Callans
- Brenda Weber
- Gary Millerchip
Questions people ask
Does The Costco Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Costco Foundation give?
$287,380 in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $2,200.
Who runs The Costco Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Callans (Director President), Brenda Weber (Director VP) and Gary Millerchip (Secretary Treasurer).