Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-cari | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-1292744
Foundation Overview
Based in Tacoma, WA, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-cari has awarded 251 grants totaling $40,212,573 to organizations in Washington, California and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $10,000,000, with a median award of $75,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$40,212,573
Total Assets
$127,402,634
Median Grant (all grants)
$75,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%
4 of 23 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Washington
94% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Tacoma (69%), Seattle (8%), Vaughn (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+10%
Stable funding levels with 10% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-cari's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Ministries Of Tacoma-pierce Co | $40,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect | 2025 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $300,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Emergency Food Network | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2025 |
| Food Backpacks 4 Kids | $10,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Kids Classic Golf Fundraiser 2025 | 2025 |
| Goodroots | $339,000 | Bonney Lake, WA, US | Locker Network- Round Two | 2025 |
| Greentrike | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Right To Play Gala 2025 | 2025 |
| Hopesparks Family Services | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Pediatric Healthcare Integration | 2025 |
| Kitsap Humane Society | $300,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | Bog Dog Crisis Initiative | 2025 |
| Korean Women's Association | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Senior Wellness Program | 2025 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank | 2025 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Pet Food-eloise Food Bank | 2025 |
| Medical Teams International | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Care & Connect Pierce County | 2025 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $175,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Olive Crest | $100,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Youth Pierce County | 2025 |
| Pack-people For Animal Care And Kindness | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Medical Support | 2025 |
| Pack-people For Animal Care And Kindness | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Party With A Purpose 2025 | 2025 |
| Rebuilding Hope | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Drop-in Center | 2025 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites 2025 | 2025 |
| Sumner Community Food Bank | $80,000 | Sumner, WA, US | Food Bank Program | 2025 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | $1,000,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Services/shelter Expansion | 2025 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rent, Overhead, Supplies | 2025 |
| Tra Medical Imaging Foundation | $1,000,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Mobile Mammonw | 2025 |
| Ymca Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Community Learning Ctrs | 2025 |
| Amara | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Resource/support | 2024 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | $750,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | One Heart One Home New Bldg | 2024 |
| Associated Ministries Of Tacoma-pierce Co | $40,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $400,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Operations/teen Mental Health | 2024 |
| Cjk Community Homes | $30,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Mental Health, Peer Supports | 2024 |
| Clark Assistance Fund | $300,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Spay Neuter Pierce County | 2024 |
| Food Backpacks 4 Kids | $10,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Subaru Kids Classic Golf Fundraiser | 2024 |
| Goodroots | $443,000 | Bonney Lake, WA, US | Locker Network Program | 2024 |
| Greentrike | $300,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Jblm Children's Museum | 2024 |
| Lutheran Community Services Nw | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Senior Services/dementia | 2024 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank | 2024 |
| Medical Teams International | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Care & Connect Pierce County | 2024 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $165,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Olive Crest | $50,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Pierce County Mental Health Care | 2024 |
| Pack-people For Animal Care And Kindness | $200,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Party With A Purpose Match | 2024 |
| Partners For Parks | $200,000 | Lacey, WA, US | H-barn Project | 2024 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites 2024 | 2024 |
| Step By Step | $250,000 | Milton, WA, US | Dreams Work/early Learning Ctr | 2024 |
| Tacomapierce County Habitat For Humanity | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Building Hope Campaign | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tacoma Community Learning Ctrs | 2024 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Legal & Children's Programs | 2024 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington | $10,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Key Peninsula Family Resource Ctr | 2023 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma-pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2023 |
| Hopesparks Family Services | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Children's Mental Health | 2023 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Eloise's Cooking Pot | 2023 |
| Northwest Harvest | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | In Honor Of Dr. Jim Vincent | 2023 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $6,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Fifth & Fresco/max & Lauren Thayer | 2023 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Pack-people For Animal Care And Kindness | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Party With A Purpose Gala | 2023 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites 2023 | 2023 |
| Step By Step | $100,000 | Milton, WA, US | Maternity Support Services | 2023 |
| The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | $200,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Penmet Parks Community Recreation Ctr | 2023 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Overhead, Restore, Shrinkwrap | 2023 |
| United Way Of Pierce County | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Center For Strong Families | 2023 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington | $10,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Key Peninsula Family Resource Ctr | 2023 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma-pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2023 |
| Hopesparks Family Services | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Children's Mental Health | 2023 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Eloise's Cooking Pot | 2023 |
| Northwest Harvest | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | In Honor Of Dr. Jim Vincent | 2023 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $6,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Fifth & Fresco/max & Lauren Thayer | 2023 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Pack-people For Animal Care And Kindness | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Party With A Purpose Gala | 2023 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites 2023 | 2023 |
| Step By Step | $100,000 | Milton, WA, US | Maternity Support Services | 2023 |
| The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | $200,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Penmet Parks Community Recreation Ctr | 2023 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Overhead, Restore, Shrinkwrap | 2023 |
| United Way Of Pierce County | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Center For Strong Families | 2023 |
| Gig Harbor Peninsula Fish Food Bank And Community Services | $50,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Building The Future Campaign | 2022 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma-pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Associated Ministries Of Tacoma-pierce Co | $60,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect | 2022 |
| Youth Marine Foundation | $80,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Next Gen Campaign | 2022 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Book Up Summer Tacoma | 2022 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $65,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rent, Utilities, Supplies | 2022 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington | $10,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Key Peninsula Family Resource Ctr | 2022 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Legal Services/children's Program | 2022 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites Event 2022 | 2022 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lutheran Community Services Nw | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Senior Support Services | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Community Learning Centers | 2022 |
| People For Animal Care And Kindness | $30,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Pierce County Food, Vaccine, Spay/neuter | 2022 |
| Soar (Societys Outkasts Animal Rescue) | $10,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Spay/neuter, Medical Expenses | 2022 |
| Gig Harbor Peninsula Fish Food Bank And Community Services | $50,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Building The Future Campaign | 2022 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma-pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Associated Ministries Of Tacoma-pierce Co | $60,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect | 2022 |
| Youth Marine Foundation | $80,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Next Gen Campaign | 2022 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Book Up Summer Tacoma | 2022 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $65,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rent, Utilities, Supplies | 2022 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington | $10,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Key Peninsula Family Resource Ctr | 2022 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Legal Services/children's Program | 2022 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites Event 2022 | 2022 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lutheran Community Services Nw | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Senior Support Services | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Community Learning Centers | 2022 |
| People For Animal Care And Kindness | $30,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Pierce County Food, Vaccine, Spay/neuter | 2022 |
| Soar (Societys Outkasts Animal Rescue) | $10,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Spay/neuter, Medical Expenses | 2022 |
| Gig Harbor Peninsula Fish Food Bank And Community Services | $50,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Building The Future Campaign | 2022 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma-pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Associated Ministries Of Tacoma-pierce Co | $60,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect | 2022 |
| Youth Marine Foundation | $80,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Next Gen Campaign | 2022 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Book Up Summer Tacoma | 2022 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $65,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rent, Utilities, Supplies | 2022 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington | $10,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Key Peninsula Family Resource Ctr | 2022 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Legal Services/children's Program | 2022 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites Event 2022 | 2022 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lutheran Community Services Nw | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Senior Support Services | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Community Learning Centers | 2022 |
| People For Animal Care And Kindness | $30,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Pierce County Food, Vaccine, Spay/neuter | 2022 |
| Soar (Societys Outkasts Animal Rescue) | $10,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Spay/neuter, Medical Expenses | 2022 |
| Associated Ministries Of Tacoma-pierce Co | $60,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect In Pierce Co. | 2021 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank Delivery | 2021 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | $200,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Community Based Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics | 2021 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | $10,000,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Mary Bridge Hospital Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| New Phoebe House Association | $80,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Phoebe House Recovery, Reunification, And Resiliency Programs. | 2021 |
| Page Ahead Childrens's Literacy Program | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Table Sponsorship- Briony Pentecost | 2021 |
| Olive Crest | $150,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | High Risk Foster Children And Youth | 2021 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Emergency Shelter | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $30,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer And Bites Fundraiser | 2021 |
| People For Animal Care And Kindness | $30,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Pierce County Canine Compassion Project | 2021 |
| Soar | $10,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Spay & Neuter Mobile Unit & Medical Care | 2021 |
| The Rescue Mission | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | A Pathway Home | 2020 |
| Courage Classic | $2,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | In Honor Of Peter Norman | 2020 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Foundation | $250,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | John & Ansje Degoede Endowment Fund | 2020 |
| Franke Tobey Jones | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Health Care & Memory Care Building | 2020 |
| The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund Pierce County | 2020 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $21,000 | Portland, OR, US | Nisqually River Conservation Project | 2020 |
| Olive Crest | $75,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Foster Care Expansion | 2020 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Legal Services And Children's Programs | 2020 |
| United Way Of Pierce County | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Center For Strong Families & Covid-19 Support | 2020 |
| Tacomapierce County Habitat For Humanity | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Aging In Place Program & Covid-19 Client Mortgage Relief | 2020 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic For Children | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dental Care For Pierce Co Children In Need | 2020 |
| Hopesparks | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Wendy's Wonderful Kids Pierce Co | 2020 |
| Cascade Regional Blood Services | $60,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Urgent Plasma Covid-19 Response | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Community Learning Expansion 20/21 | 2020 |
| Amara | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Emergency Sanctuary | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $300,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Cancer Research & Clinical Trials | 2020 |
| People For Animal Care And Kindness | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Pierce County Canine Compassion Project | 2020 |
| Soar | $10,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Spay & Neuter Mobile Unit & Medical Care | 2020 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma And Pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2020 |
| Lutheran Community Services Nw | $300,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Aging With Grace Pierce Co. Hub | 2020 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Holiday Donation | 2020 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma And Pierce County | $15,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Holiday Donation | 2020 |
| Amara | $200,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Programs | 2018 |
| Associated Ministries Of Tacoma-pierce Co | $56,840 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect | 2018 |
| Beacon Communities | $42,724 | Pleasanton, CA, US | Harbor View Manor Healthy Living Program | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations - Lakewood | 2018 |
| Calvary Community Church | $2,500 | Sumner, WA, US | Calvary's Clothing Closet | 2018 |
| Caring For Kids | $75,000 | Fircrest, WA, US | Ready To Learn/holiday Fairs | 2018 |
| Child Care Resources | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Homeless Child Care Program Pierce Co | 2018 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington | $50,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Wendy's Wonderful Kids Pierce Co | 2018 |
| Children's Museum Of Tacoma | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Jblm Children's Museum Satellite | 2018 |
| Courage Classic | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Elements Of Education Partners | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Sota Adjunct Artists 2018-2019 | 2018 |
| Emergency Food Network | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2018 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis Foundation | $60,000 | Harbor, WA, US | Kiwanis Cares For Kids Program | 2018 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | $10,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | Corks & Crush | 2018 |
| Hope For Heroes Horsemanship Center | $5,000 | Yelm, WA, US | General Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Hope In Christ Ministries | $150,000 | Bremerton, WA, US | The Coffee Oasis Tacoma Youth Shelter | 2018 |
| Kitsap Humane Society | $50,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | Transforming Animal Welfare Program | 2018 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic For Children | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dental Care For Children In Need | 2018 |
| Lutheran Community Services Nw | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Senior Support Services As Outlined In Grant Letter | 2018 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Clinic | $15,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Healthcare For The Underserved | 2018 |
| New Phoebe House Assocation | $150,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Recovery/reunification/resiliency | 2018 |
| Olive Crest | $125,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Foster Care Expansion/improve | 2018 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Book Up Summer | 2018 |
| Peace Community Center | $65,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Mccarver And Hilltop Scholars Program | 2018 |
| People For Animal Care And Kindness | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Holiday Pet Basket Brigade | 2018 |
| Puget Sound Christian Church | $55,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Back To School Jam | 2018 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Beer & Bites Event | 2018 |
| South Sound Outreach Services | $85,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Credit Up Financial Counselor Program | 2018 |
| South Sound Outreach Services | $35,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Integrated Services Model | 2018 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of Tacomapierce Co | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Svdp Emergency Assistance Program | 2018 |
| Tacoma Community House | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Immigrants And Refugees In 2019 | 2018 |
| Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Comm Fdn | $42,440 | Tacoma, WA, US | 2018 Tv Senior Program | 2018 |
| Tacoma Youth For Christ | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | City Life Program | 2018 |
| The Childrens's Fund | $150,000 | Auburn, WA, US | The Children's Fund | 2018 |
| The Rescue Mission | $70,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Client Assistance Fund | 2018 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $45,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| United Way Of Pierce County | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Center For Strong Families | 2018 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $500,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Tacoma- New Innovation Bldg | 2018 |
| Uso | $250,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Pathfinder Program | 2018 |
| Washington State Fair Foundation | $500,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | The Farm At Sillyville | 2018 |
| World Vision | $100,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | Vital Resources Pierce County | 2018 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Legal Services And Children's Programs | 2018 |
| A Family For Every Child | $35,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Pierce County Foster To Adoption Program | 2017 |
| Aarf | $20,000 | Seahurst, WA, US | Angel Fund | 2017 |
| Amara | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce Co Children In Foster Care Program | 2017 |
| Bonney Lake Hs Panther Parent Pride | $1,200 | Bonney Lake, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of South Puget Sound | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Aces & Protective Factors Program | 2017 |
| Calvary Community Church | $1,000 | Sumner, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Canine Health Education & Welfare (chew) | $40,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Community & Shelter Dogs Medical Expenses Program | 2017 |
| Caring For Kids | $25,000 | Fircrest, WA, US | Holiday Fair & Ready To Learn Events | 2017 |
| Carol Milgard Breast Center | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | In Honor Of Dr. Tran For Operations & Mission Related Program | 2017 |
| Cascade Regional Blood Services | $60,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Specialty Equipment To Better Serve The Community | 2017 |
| Charles Wright Academy | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Megan Kelley Memorial Fund | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of Peninsula | $24,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Site Coordination | 2017 |
| Courage Classic | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | 2nd Pledge-peter Norman | 2017 |
| Elements Of Education Partners | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Emergency Food Network Of Tacoma-pierce County | $75,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Co-op Food Purchasing Program | 2017 |
| Frankie's Friends | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Washington State Hope Fund | 2017 |
| Friend To Friend America | $50,000 | Des Moines, WA, US | Tacoma Senior Outreach | 2017 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | $10,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | Funds To Support Children's Therapy Unit | 2017 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $500,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Imagine Eastside Campaign | 2017 |
| Green Lantern Lunch Program | $12,500 | Copalis Beach, WA, US | Summer Lunch & Backpack Program | 2017 |
| Key Peninsula Community Council | $153,500 | Vaughn, WA, US | Partnerships For Healthy Community | 2017 |
| L'arche Tahoma Hope | $350,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | L'arche Tahoma Hope Welcome Center | 2017 |
| Lighthouse Christian | $10,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Dyslexia Screening And Tutoring Program | 2017 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | 50% To Adolescent Behavior Health & 50% To Low Income Families | 2017 |
| Neighborhood Clinic | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Medical/dental Care For Underserved In Pierce County | 2017 |
| Noah's Pet Project | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Computer & Printer For Immunization Certificates | 2017 |
| Olive Crest | $50,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Foster Care Program | 2017 |
| Pacific Premier Fc | $1,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program | $53,083 | Seattle, WA, US | Book Up Summer | 2017 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | $195,106 | Sultan, WA, US | Spay Station/pet Food Bank | 2017 |
| Pcc Farmland Trust | $35,880 | Seattle, WA, US | Farm To Farmer | 2017 |
| Point Defiance Zoological Society | $250,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Pacific Seas Aquarium/baja Bay | 2017 |
| Puget Sound Christian Church | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Back To School Jam Event | 2017 |
| Puget Sound Pet Food Bank | $15,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Homeless Outreach Program | 2017 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Cancer Research Studies & Trials For Pierce County | 2017 |
| South Sound Outreach Services | $60,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Project Homeless Connect | 2017 |
| Step By Step | $125,000 | Milton, WA, US | Legacy In Motion Project | 2017 |
| Sumner Community Food Bank | $1,300 | Sumner, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Sustainable Harvest International | $1,000 | Ellsworth, ME, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Tacoma Community House | $50,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Standing W/ Immigrants/refugees | 2017 |
| Tacoma Goodwill Industries | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Operation:goodjobs | 2017 |
| The Humane Society Of Tacoma And Pierce County | $52,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Holiday Basket Brigade | 2017 |
| The Narrow Door | $50,000 | Indio, CA, US | For Purchase Of Food Truck To Feed Homeless | 2017 |
| The Rescue Mission | $35,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Client Assistance Fund | 2017 |
| The Rescue Mission | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rescue Services Job Creation Program | 2017 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $100,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Christmas Gift Cards For Teens | 2017 |
| U & I Resourceslord's Little Cooker | $2,500 | Everett, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Melanie Dressel Memorial Fund-uwt | 2017 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $500,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Milgard School Of Business | 2017 |
| Uso | $250,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Pathfinder Program-pierce County | 2017 |
| Washington State Fair Foundation | $5,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | Historic Grandstand Tunnel Reno | 2017 |
| Washington State Fair Foundation | $250,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | The Farm At Sillyville | 2017 |
| We Charity | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | We Schools Washington Program | 2017 |
| Young Life | $1,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Ywca Pierce County | $75,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Ywca Teen & Legal Programs | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-cari as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 81-1292744 |
| Website | http://www.garymilgardfamilyfoundation.org |
| Address | 1701 COMMERCE ST Tacoma, WA 98402-3207 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-cari's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Cari Milgard |
|---|---|
| Vp & Secretary | Kasey Milgard |
| Vp & Treasurer | Kirby Milgard |
| Director | Paul Degoede |
Forms 990-PF
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