In 2021, we were honored to support 76 grants for a total of $341,515. Thank you, everyone, for working together to keep our communities strong!
Read the full story >We are excited to open recruitment for our Board of Directors! Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know to support the communities you love.
Read the full story >Read how Indigenous Performance Productions supports native artists and brings rich new stories to Olympia.
Read the full story >Save the Date and plan to join us July 21, 2022 for our annual Golf Classic at the Olympia Country & Golf Club!
Read the full story >Resilience Fund grants are open for 2022! Read about where this grant program came from, what it's teaching us so far, and who was funded in 2021.
Read the full story >The Community Foundation is thrilled to welcome five new members to our Board of Directors in 2022. Learn who's joining our team!
Read the full story >This innovative program will be the first of its kind in Thurston County and is scheduled to begin housing students soon.
Read the full story >Introducing a collaborative regional initiative that educates, inspires, and encourages individuals to leave at least 10 percent of their estate to charity.
Read the full story >"What began as a 2 million dollar estate gift in 1973 has grown to 7.3 million+ in gifts for our community."
Read the full story >Melissa Rosscup shares some ideas to help maximize giving and community connections through Give Local.
Read the full story >Read how Great Bend Center for Music fulfills their mission: music that builds community.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >This spring, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound awarded $164,250, funding 54 scholarships for local students.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >Erin Adams Chase seeds endowment for Quixote Communities.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >A local effort to transform history into an ongoing dialogue on racial justice, engaging the next generation, and inspiring change.
Read the full story >Janet McLane established a donor advised fund to honor her father.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >Sending our Regional Robotics Team to the First World Robotics Championship
Read the full story >Read how Thurston County Food Bank is finding new ways to reach the people who can't reach them.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >Senior Services for South Sound played a crucial role in keeping local seniors safe &connected.
Read the full story >"There were times when we wondered whether we should fold or quit. We had a hard time getting people to understand the purpose of the foundation."
Read the full story >"This is my community, and I prefer my contributions to be local."
Read the full story >Today, the Learning Seed has awarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to 103 students.
Read the full story >The Southwest Washington Food Hub is one beautiful example of how creativity, collaboration, and hard work have made a difference.
Read the full story >Chet Rhodes Family Chehalis Area Fund and the Don Rhodes Family Fund
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >We are so humbled by this community's generosity. Together we raised $293,662 for local nonprofits through Give Local 2019.
Read the full story >On May 27, 2021, Indigenous Performance Productions debuted Welcome to Indian Country right here in Olympia! Learn about IPP and what's next.
Read the full story >We invite you to honor Norma's service and strengthen the future of the Community Foundation by making a gift today.
Read the full story >Community Foundation announces $5.6 Million Gift from Hal Marcus Estate.
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