$100,000 Incentive Fund for Give Local 2018
To inspire giving during Give Local 2018, the Community Foundation has partnered with the Dawkins Charitable Trust to offer a $100,000 Incentive Fund to inspire online giving to local nonprofits across Thurston, Mason, and Lewis Counties.
Read MoreGive Local Results
Thank you to all of the sponsors, donors, nonprofit partners, and community members who helped to make our first-ever Give Local South Puget Sound an incredible success. This infographic summarizes the results.
Read MoreSpring Luncheon Video and Photos
View photos and a video from the Community Foundation's 2018 Spring Luncheon featuring keynote speaker David Bley, Director of the Pacific Northwest team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Read More2017 Community Grants
See the list of grant recipients from our 2017 Community Grants program. The Community Foundation awarded 80 grants ranging in size from $1,500 to $12,000.
Read More2018 Coldwell Banker College Scholarships Available
2018 Coldwell Banker College Scholarships available for area high school students
Read MoreMason County Rural Community Leadership Program
We are so excited to introduce the first class of the Mason County Rural Community Leadership program. This 9-month leadership development program is building the leadership skills of 38 individuals (ranging from youth to retired seniors) in Mason County.
Read MoreTaking a required minimum distribution from your IRA this year?
Get a tax break while giving back to your community when you make a gift to the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound with a distribution from your IRA.
Read MoreBuilding Community Pathways: Thurston ABC
The Community Foundation has supported the Thurston Asset Building effort for four years. Read more about their work.
Read MoreMeet our Regional Robotics Teams!
The Community Foundation is proud to have supported the Thurston County robotics team, Olympia Robotics Federation Team 4450 (pictured right), and the Mason County Robotics Team, Aldernating Current Team 5295, for the past three years.
Read More2016 Annual Report
Read our Annual Report to dig deeper into how the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound works to build a stronger community.
Read MoreHOST Recognized as Promising Practice
Statewide organization Schoolhouse Washington recently featured a case study about Mason County HOST (Housing Options for Students in Transition) and highlighted the organization as a promising practice and innovative local program for working with students who are homeless.
Read MoreNew Grant Crowdfunding Opportunity in 2017
This year as part of our 2017 Community Grants process, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound will promote a number of our grants on a new online giving platform. We will publish selected grants with the goal of leveraging the Community Foundation’s support to attract additional funding from the community at large.
Read MoreInformation Sessions Announced for 2017 Community Grants Program
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is accepting applications for its 2017 Community Grants program and announces information sessions for people interested in applying for a grant. Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 25.
Read MoreAdditional Scholarship Opportunity
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic 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
Read MoreSouth Sound Planned Giving Council Offers Brown Bag Lunch in Lacey - April 19, 2017
South Sound Planned Giving Council (SSPGC) is hosting a brown bag lunch: “Leave 10 – The Conversation Begins.” This free lunchtime conversation is open to professionals working in the fields of planned giving, estate planning, financial planning, and development.
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2016 Spirit of Youth Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2016 Spirit of Youth Scholarship Recipients
Read MoreAdditional 2016 Grant Opportunity
Funding Available for Projects Promoting Healthy Living & Community Involvement - the application cycle has ended. Please check back in 2017 for more opportunities. Thank you!
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Seeking Philanthropic Services & Program Director
Position Overview The Philanthropic Services and Programs Director is responsible for donor relations, asset development, the discretionary grants program, supporting internal and external funding initiatives, and community nonprofit organization capacity building services. The Director staffs the Resource Development and Grants Committees of the Board and represents The Foundation in multiple venues.
Read MoreA Newly Enacted Way to Give to the Community Foundation
A newly enacted law extends the IRA Charitable Rollover for This Year, and Beyond.
Read MoreScholarships Available: Nonprofit Leaders Conference
Scholarships Available for the Nonprofit Leaders Conference for Coastal and Southwest Washington
Read MoreSpotlight on the Arts - Fire Mountain Arts Council
Spotlight on the Arts - Fire Mountain Arts Council
Read MoreThank you to our sponsors for a wonderful 2016 Golf Classic!
Our Annual 2016 Community Foundation of South Puget Sound’s Golf Classic was a wild success! Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for supporting the Foundation!
Read More2016 Grant Funding : Thank you to all who submitted applications!
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound 2016 grant cycle is in full-swing! Are you interested in applying for non-profit grant funding this year, but aren't quite sure how to get started? Visit our Grantmaking Section to read all about our selection process, the kinds of work we support and details on how to apply.
Read MoreAnnouncing The Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympia Realty 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
Read More"Paul Newman's Story: The Importance of Philanthropy in America Today"
Join us for this special evening with Newman's Own Foundation President and CEO Robert (Bob) Forrester.
Read More2015 Capacity Building Training (December, 2014)
Read MoreCommunity Foundation 2016 Grant Announcement (December, 2015)
Read More2016 Scholarship Applications Available February 1st (January, 2016)
All scholarships available through The Community Foundation will have instructions and applications posted here by February 1, 2016.
Read MoreCongratulations to the recipients of our 2012-2013 Community Scholarship Program! (June, 2012)
The Community Foundation awarded over $133,000 in scholarships to 2012 graduating seniors and returning college students in our area.
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2015 Scholarship Recipients! (June, 2015)
Read MoreFoundation Environmental Initiative Funds Farm to Market Report (July, 2015)
Read MoreCommunity Wealth Building with Speaker Ted Howard (March, 2015)
Read MoreThe Olympian Gives a Thumbs Up (May, 2012)
Read MoreGovernor Gregoire Presents Spirit Award (March, 2012)
Read MoreSpring 2012 grant round benefits 17 organizations (August, 2012)
Read MoreBuilding a Sustainable Local Food Economy (October 2012)
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound will award $25,000 for a project(s) that supports a dynamic, strong agricultural environment within our service region (Thurston, Lewis and Mason counties).
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