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.

2024 Annual Report

Our Future Is Local celebrates the collective impact of generosity, connection, and community-driven action across the South Sound. From record-breaking giving, to new community engagement events and special initiatives, this year’s milestones show how local people are shaping a stronger future—right here at home.

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Friends Of the Foundation

Support the Community Foundation’s mission—become a Friend today and help create a brighter future through collaboration and community-driven solutions.

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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.

News & Updates

We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For: A Community Conversation with Eric Liu

Read a recap and reflection on our time with Eric Lui, and join us in action as we nurture the civic fabric of our region, together.

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Investing in Youth

Congrats, Class of 2025!

This year, 68 local students were awarded $240,250 in Community Foundation scholarships. Join us in celebrating our 2025 scholars!

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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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