Tucker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tucker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $600,000 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$600,000
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $531,000 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $531,000 | 48 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 51 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
Tucker Family 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 Tucker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 40 | $501,000 |
| California | 6 | $71,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $12,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation | general support | $155,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | general support | $100,000 |
| Skagitonians To Preserve Famlands | general support | $30,000 |
| Skagit Habitat for Humanity | general support | $25,000 |
| Skagit Valley - 1st Gen Foundation | general support | $25,000 |
| Promises2Kids | general support | $25,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission Inc | general support | $20,000 |
| Gingerbread Nursery School | general support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Theatre | general support | $10,000 |
| Children of the Valley | general support | $10,000 |
| Washington Kids in Transition | general support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fund | general support | $10,000 |
| Girls Who Code | general support | $10,000 |
| Food Lifeline | general support | $10,000 |
| FareStart | general support | $10,000 |
| Teen Feed | general support | $8,000 |
| Mt Baker Planned Parenthood | general support | $6,000 |
| Classical KING FM 981 | general support | $5,000 |
| Sarvey Wildlife Center | general support | $5,000 |
| Skookum Kids | general support | $5,000 |
| Light House Mission Ministries | general support | $5,000 |
| University of Washington | general support | $5,000 |
| Whatcom Clubhouse | general support | $5,000 |
| Brigid Collins Family Support Cente | general support | $5,000 |
| Child Strive | general support | $5,000 |
| Edmonds Food Bank | general support | $5,000 |
| Home Together | general support | $5,000 |
| Skookum Rotary Club Foundation | general support | $5,000 |
| Shelton Rotary Foundation | general support | $5,000 |
| Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Se | general support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Mason Co | general support | $5,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | general support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Homeless Outreach | general support | $5,000 |
| Bellingham YWCA | general support | $4,000 |
| Global Community Institute | general support | $4,000 |
| Domestic Violence SAS - Whatcom Co | general support | $4,000 |
| United Church of Ferndale | general support | $4,000 |
| Christmas Giving Arts Crafts Fair | general support | $4,000 |
| Bridges of Norman | general support | $3,000 |
| Hope Floats Foundation | general support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Hulten
- Richard Tucker
- Ann Marie Ratliff
- Dana Otterholt
- Richard Hoss
Questions people ask
Does Tucker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tucker Family Foundation give?
$600,000 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tucker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Hulten (Executive Dir.), Richard Tucker (President), Ann Marie Ratliff (Vice President) and Dana Otterholt (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tucker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.