Zumiez Foundation
The Zumiez Foundation is the private foundation of Zumiez Inc., based in Lynnwood, WA; its mission is to donate warm cold‑weather items to those in need and to inspire Zumiez employees to give back. The foundation page is hosted on Zumiez’s official site and states it does not accept unsolicited grant requests, makes grants by private invitation, and does not make cash grants.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize local or regional direct‑service nonprofit (shelter, youth program, clothing distribution or similar) that runs projects to provide warm clothing or immediate services to people in need.
Good Fit
- • Direct-service programs that distribute clothing or winter items to people experiencing need.
- • Project budgets and requests in the small-grant range (typically under $5,000).
- • Local community shelters, school-based programs, or youth service organizations that can show immediate distribution outcomes.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or engagement with Zumiez employees or local Zumiez operations.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached recipients in 51 states with only about 18% of dollars staying in the foundation state, indicating a national distribution.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 127 distinct recipients (127 grants) across many service types and low concentration (top five recipients ≈5%), demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set for this foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new recipients in the latest year, but the foundation explicitly states it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes grants by private invitation, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to reliably enter the portfolio without a direct referral or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
