The Medina Foundation | Seattle | Washington
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A Focus on Self-Sufficiency


The Medina Foundation focuses on improving the lives of Puget Sound residents by funding organizations that help people on their path to self-sufficiency. Our primary areas of grantmaking focus on positive pathways for youth, stabilization for families and individuals, and economic opportunities.
 
Our funding prioritizes organizations that provide direct services to people in these areas, particularly youth, individuals, and families who are low-income, facing barriers, or in communities that have historically been under-resourced.
 
The majority of our grants are for general operating support because unrestricted funds are so important to nonprofits. We also support capital projects, programs, and start-up funds.  ​

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Positive Pathways for Youth


Helping youth achieve positive outcomes.
We support organizations that:
  • Ensure that young people’s basic needs such as safe, stable housing are met
  • Mentor, tutor, and support youth as they find their own voice, achieve their own goals, and build new skills
  • Support transition points through school, from early education through postsecondary, including job training
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Stabilization for Families and Individuals


Ensuring basic needs are met.
We support organizations that:
  • Alleviate hunger, primarily through larger food distribution networks or rural food banks that are also a hub of additional services
  • Prevent homelessness or quickly stabilize people who are experiencing homelessness
  • Offer programs that prevent or reduce the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, and abuse
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Economic Opportunities


Helping people secure employment, increase income, and build assets.
We support organizations that:
  • Offer job training and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Teach skills and assist with obtaining credentials needed for career advancement
  • Provide financial education

What we don't fund:
Please note the Medina Foundation does not fund arts, healthcare, or environmental requests. Read more about guidelines and eligibility here.
MEDINA FOUNDATION    |    801 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 1108, SEATTLE, WA 98104    |    206 652 8783
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • History & Founder
    • Mission and Vision
    • Grantee Perception Report
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Contact Us
  • What We Fund
    • Focus Areas
    • Geographic Region
    • Past Grantees
    • Initiatives
    • Annual Reports
  • How to Apply
    • Overview & Guidelines
    • Application Process
    • E-Grant System
    • E-Grant System FAQs
    • Sample Documents
  • More
    • General FAQs
    • Other Resources
    • Feedback