Generosity Builds Communities

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is a catalyst for generous giving that strengthens communities in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties.

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Mark your calendars—Give Local will take place from November 10 - 21, 2025, and nonprofit registration will open in the summer.

Growing a lasting culture of generosity and well-being in the South Puget Sound through connection, leadership, and investment.

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages charitable gifts from individual donors and businesses. The proceeds from these funds generate grants and scholarships today, while preserving resources for tomorrow’s community priorities.

A Community Conversation with Eric Liu

Join us on May 20, 2025 for an evening with author Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, for an inspiring conversation with our communities as we explore how to cultivate belonging, civic engagement, and shared responsibility in a divided world. Tickets on sale now!

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Friends Of the Foundation

Champion the mission and ongoing efforts of the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound by becoming a Friend today. Through collaboration and community-driven solutions, we can make a real difference in our communities and collectively create a brighter future for all!

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Giving Guide

Join the Community Foundation's Work of inspiring philanthropy that makes a difference in our communities by giving back to the place you know and love. Whether you are wanting to build a legacy or establish a fund this guide will provide you with the basics.

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This Place & the People Who Live Here

We believe in the exponential power of local generosity and investment.
We were founded in 1989 to build a permanent source of local funding. The South Puget Sound is our home, and the people here matter to us. More than 30 years later, we’re still here growing charitable resources and investing them back into our communities to strengthen Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties.

We partner with nonprofits and communities to create lasting change for the South Puget Sound.

$29M and Counting

Every year, we collaborate with our communities to strengthen our local nonprofit sector and champion students' continuing education.

135 Separate Funds

Our community entrusts us to steward $44 million in assets across 135 separate funds to support what matters most to them.

In Community

We are grateful for over 35 years of growing relationships, building trust, and practicing community leadership.

Support a Fund, Make a Gift

Support the causes that are important to you with a gift to the Community Foundation. Your generosity helps build a stronger community and effect lasting change where it's needed most.

Community Impact

Announcing 2025 Capital City Marathon Grantees

Discover how the Capital City Marathon supports local nonprofits and see which organizations received 2025 grant funding

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Celebrating Philanthropy

The Dawkins Charitable Trust: The Enduring Legacy of Friendship & Philanthropy

Through the creation of two funds with the Foundation, the legacy of the Dawkins Charitable Trust continues to support and uplift local communities.

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Celebrating Philanthropy

A Legacy of Learning: Olympia Education Foundation Launches Endowment to Sustain Student Success

We’re proud to spotlight our partnership with the Olympia Education Foundation.

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