Moving Philanthropy Forward
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound works to strengthen communities in Thurston, Mason, & Lewis Counties.
Darren Neinaber Fund
Darren's friends and family have created the Darren Neinaber Fund to memorialize Darren. Click here to donate.
Community Foundation Featured in Thurston Chamber's VOICE Magazine
The Community Foundation and Give Local are featured in the December issue of the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce's VOICE Magazine. Click here to read the December issue.
Discover Ways to Give
Anyone can be a Community Foundation donor. Gifts from community members like you are essential to our work. Learn more about our programs and how to start giving today.
Celebrating 30 Years of Community Philanthropy
Founded in late 1989, the Community Foundation was a result of a bold visioning group called "Olympia 2010"
Community Events
Community Grants Information Session: Olympia
June 19, 2019
Information session about our 2019 Community Grants program. This event will take place in Olympia at the Community Foundation office.
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Coldwell Banker Evergreen Scholarship
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympia Realty has a unique college scholarship essay contest available for local high school students. For a complete listing or rules and eligibility please visit www.cbolympia.com/scholarship
View a complete list of 2016 Scholarships
Community Foundation News
Mason County Rural Community Leadership Program
The Mason County Rural Community Leadership Program training consists of a 48-hour curriculum which draws on the knowledge and skills of the participants as well as the curriculum. A typical class consists of 30-35 individuals ranging from high school students to retired seniors and with varied leadership experience. Each class selects a project to complete, which provides participants a unique opportunity to apply the skills being taught by the curriculum to a real-life situation.
