We look for organizations that both engage in strategic planning to meet well-mapped organizational goals and show positive results through their programs. We feel organizations that are driven by strong leadership, through a diverse and engaged board and a dedicated executive director and staff, have a high likelihood of success.

Grant amounts awarded reflect both the needs of the nonprofit and the Foundation?s desire to see the presence of other support. Generally, this means no more than 10% of an operating or capital budget. We do consider making exceptions to innovative start-ups. Since grant sizes vary widely, please review the grants list to get a sense of the size and types of grants that we have recently awarded.

The Foundation makes grants to organizations qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and classified as public charities (not private foundations) under Section 509(a). No grants are made to religious institutions for religious purposes or to arts, health care related or environmental programs.

Funding Areas
Emergency and critical human services to support those in need, including housing, food, counseling, case management, life skills training and other services.
Job training for the under-employed, including language skills enhancement, development of employable skills, and programs that help people become economically self-sufficient.
Pre-school to 12th grade educational opportunities, such as tutoring, mentoring and other programs that enhance academic skills and excellence. The Medina Foundation does not fund public schools directly.
Substance abuse prevention programs and treatment services.
Assistance programs for those suffering from the effects of domestic violence and prevention education to stop the cycle of violence.
Services for those with disabilities, including training and employment opportunities, education, respite care and access to life-enhancing activities.

Geographic Funding Region
The Medina Foundation funds in the following Greater Puget Sound counties of Washington State: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom.

Application Assistance
After reviewing the grant guidelines, application process and frequently asked questions, feel free to contact the Foundation if you need assistance or are still unsure whether your organization might be eligible for funding.

Download the Medina Foundation guidelines.

For one-year grants, please download the Medina Foundation One-Year Grant Status Report Template.