The Bamford Foundation
Private foundation · Tacoma, WA · EIN 91-1504193 · reported 2025
140grants reported
$8,000median award
$5,000lower quartile
$400smallest grant
$1.7Mtotal paid
3states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 2 of its 140 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $24K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF Pierce and Kitsap Counties PEARL STREET Y CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $166,666 |
| Foundation for Tacoma Students | Tacoma, WA | $82,500 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS. | Tacoma, WA | $65,000 |
| First 5 Fundamentals | Tacoma, WA | $50,264 |
| Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | Tacoma, WA | $50,000 |
| Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center | Tacoma, WA | $50,000 |
| Communities IN Schools OF Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | $48,000 |
| Brightspark Early Learning Services ADVOCACY GRANT | Renton, WA | $40,000 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport Museum | Tacoma, WA | $35,000 |
| Goodwill OF the Olympics and Ranier POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS - GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $25,000 |
| Tacomapierce County Habitat for Humanity BASIC NEEDS - GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $25,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land BASIC NEEDS | Tacoma, WA | $25,000 |
| Comprehensive Life Resources | Tacoma, WA | $20,000 |
| Goodroots Northwest | Bonney Lake, WA | $20,000 |
| Tacoma Parks Foundation | Tacoma, WA | $20,000 |
| The Big Homie Program EXPANDED LEARNING OPP. | Tacoma, WA | $20,000 |
| University OF Washington Foundation (uw-Tacoma) MILGARD HALL CAMPAIGN AND IIGE SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club OF South Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | $18,000 |
| American Leadership Forum | Tacoma, WA | $17,000 |
| Oasis Youth Center EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $16,000 |
| Tacid JOB TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES | Tacoma, WA | $15,500 |
| Amara | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Associated Ministries ACCESS 4 POINT HOUSING AND OUTREACH SUPPORT. | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters OF Puget Sound | Seattle, WA | $15,000 |
| Emergency Food Network OF Tacoma ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDU. | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Making a Difference Foundation GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Development Council PROGRAM AND GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Rainers Scholars POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS - GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center OF Pierce County GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Schools Out Washington | Seattle, WA | $15,000 |
| Start Early Washington | Chicago, IL | $15,000 |
| Symphony Tacoma PROGRAM SUPPORT - FAMILY CONCERT SERIES | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Arts Live PROGRAM AND GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Community Boat Builders GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Tra Medical Imaging Foundation | Tacoma, WA | $15,000 |
| Degrees OF Change | Tacoma, WA | $12,000 |
| Friends OF the Children PROGRAM AND GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $12,000 |
| Junior Achievement OF Washington BIZTOWN SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $12,000 |
| Northwest Education Access PROGRAM SUPPORT - PIERCE COUNTY STUDENT POSTSECONDARY ACCESS | Seattle, WA | $12,000 |
| Raising Girls PROGRAM AND GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $12,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Northwest EARLY LEARNING - GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $12,000 |
| Tacoma Community House CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Tacoma, WA | $12,000 |
| Arts Impact TACOMA CREATIVE IMPACT | Federal Way, WA | $10,000 |
| Bryant Neighborhood Center | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Cjk Community Homes | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Consejo Counseling and Referral Service EXPANDED LEARNING OPP. | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts OF Western Washington | Seattle, WA | $10,000 |
| Harbor Hope Center | Gig Harbor, WA | $10,000 |
| Journeymen Institute BASIC NEEDS | Vashon, WA | $10,000 |
| Look Listen and Learn EARLY LEARNING - GENERAL SUPPORT | Tukwila, WA | $10,000 |
| NO More Under EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - GENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10,000 |
| Open Doors for Multicultural Families EARLY LEARNING - GENERAL SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Our Sister's House PROGRAM SUPPORT - DV HOUSING AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program BASIC NEEDS | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Peace Works United INC YOUTH MEDIA PROGRAM SUPPORT | Lakewood, WA | $10,000 |
| Psesd Learning Communities Foundation BASIC NEEDS | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Push for Dreams GENERAL SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Tacoma Urban League YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Tacoma Youth Chorus | Tacoma, WA | $10,000 |
| Washington Women IN Need | Kirkland, WA | $10,000 |
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