Towne Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Towne Foundation is a private foundation in Bellingham, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,800 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,800
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$946,662
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,392 | 6 | $865,339 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 7 | $871,060 |
| 2025 | $39,000 | 7 | $946,662 |
How to apply
Towne 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.
What Towne Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6 | $36,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Land Trust | Land and critical areas protection | $12,000 |
| Skagit Land Trust | Land and critical areas protection | $12,000 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | Feed the hungry | $3,800 |
| Anacortes Family Center | Provide services for homeless famili | $2,800 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Feed the hungry | $2,800 |
| Grand Canyon Youth | Unique & educational expeditions | $2,800 |
| Anacortes Food Bank | Feed the hungry | $2,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Brown Sankey
- Carolyn Brown Hawken
- Jessica Sankey
- Joel Sankey
- Kate Hawken
- Emily Hawken
Questions people ask
Does Towne Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Towne Foundation give?
$39,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,800.
Who runs Towne Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Brown Sankey (President), Carolyn Brown Hawken (Vice Preside), Jessica Sankey (Director) and Joel Sankey (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Towne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and food and hunger.