Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine Grants
Private foundation · EIN 81-1315385 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $2.7M
- Grants reported
- 137
- Median grant
- $15K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 68 | $1.3M |
Where Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONORSCHOOSEORG | PHILADELPHIA, PA | PIERCE COUNTY TEACHERS 2024 | 2024 | $140K |
| DONORSCHOOSEORG | PHILADELPHIA, PA | PIERCE COUNTY TEACHERS | 2025 | $133.6K |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | LOS ANGELES, CA | WA PARKS FOR PEOPLE-PIERCE CO. | 2025 | $50K |
| ASIA PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTER | TACOMA, WA | NOURISH & FLOURISH SENIOR | 2025 | $50K |
| TACOMA COMMUNITY HOUSE | TACOMA, WA | FULFILLING THE AMERICAN PROMISE | 2025 | $50K |
| CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | UNIVERSITY PLACE PARKS & REC FOUND | 2024 | $50K |
| SUMNER COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | SUMNER, WA | FEED OUR NEIGHBORS | 2024 | $40K |
| ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES OF TACOMA-PIERCE CO | TACOMA, WA | SHARED HOUSING SERVICES | 2025 | $35K |
| MULTICULTURAL CHILD & FAMILY HOPE CENTER | TACOMA, WA | MILES THAT MATTER: NEW BUS | 2025 | $35K |
| ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES OF TACOMA-PIERCE CO | TACOMA, WA | SHARED HOUSING SERVICES | 2024 | $35K |
| TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAPLAINCY | PUYALLUP, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 | $32K |
| SANTA'S CASTLE | JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHO, WA | ANNUAL TOY COLLECTION | 2025 | $32K |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL OF TACOMA PIERCE CO | TACOMA, WA | OUTREACH PROGRAMS | 2024 | $30K |
| SOUND OUTREACH | TACOMA, WA | CTRS FOR STRONG FAMILIES | 2024 | $30K |
| SIBLING STRONG | PORT ORCHARD, WA | PIERCE COUNTY PROGRAM | 2025 | $30K |
| GOODWILL OF THE OLYMPICS & RAINIER REGION | TACOMA, WA | SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM-PIERCE | 2025 | $30K |
| PUYALLUP VALLEY ST FRANCIS HOUSE | PUYALLUP, WA | GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAMS | 2025 | $30K |
| TACOMA YOUTH FOR CHRIST | TACOMA, WA | PROGRAM EXPENSES/GROWTH | 2024 | $30K |
| SIBLING STRONG | PORT ORCHARD, WA | PIERCE COUNTY SUPPORT | 2024 | $30K |
| TACOMA PARKS FOUNDATION | TACOMA, WA | SUMMER TEEN LATE NIGHTS | 2024 | $30K |
| TREEHOUSE | SEATTLE, WA | PIERCE COUNTY GRADUATION SUCCESS | 2024 | $30K |
| TACOMA PARKS FOUNDATION | TACOMA, WA | SUMMER LATE NIGHTS 2025 | 2025 | $30K |
| CAMP KOREY | MOUNT VERNON, WA | OPERATIONS PIERCE COUNTY | 2025 | $25K |
| DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF PIERCE COUNTY | TACOMA, WA | 2025 PANTHER DAY CAMP | 2025 | $25K |
| PALMER SCHOLARS | TACOMA, WA | SUPPORT SERVICES | 2024 | $25K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- EXCLUSIVELY ACCEPTED ONLINE VIA WWW
- Address
- 1701 COMMERCE STREET TACOMA, WA, 98402
- Phone
- 2532740121
- Deadlines
- THERE IS NO DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A LETTER OF INQUIRY.
- Application materials
- A LETTER OF INQUIRY IS THE FIRST STEP IN THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS. THE LETTER OF INQUIRY IS REVIEWED, AND IF APPROVED, THE APPLICANT WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE A FULL APPLICATION.
- Restrictions
- ALL APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS MUST QUALIFY AS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CERTAIN PROPOSALS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, SUCH AS: ANNUAL FUNDS, GALAS, OR OTHER SPECIAL EVENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES; SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, DEBT REDUCTION, POLITICAL LOBBYING, OR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, GENDER, POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.