Thiry Foundation
The Thiry Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, youth development, crime prevention, and community service, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and local youth camps. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including health charities, youth programs, and animal shelters. Although based in Washington, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states, indicating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or local charities and community groups seeking modest one-time grants for program support (examples: youth development, health, animal welfare, crime-prevention or community-service projects).
Good Fit
- • Request is submitted as a written letter describing the organization and intended use of funds.
- • Asks for modest grant amounts (typical awards in the hundreds to low thousands).
- • Mission aligns with categories the funder has supported (youth programs, health charities, animal welfare, community service).
- • Either a local presence in Washington state or a clearly articulated program with demonstrable outcomes.
Geography
Observed grants spanned eight states in the latest year, with roughly one-third of dollars in-state and the rest to out-of-state recipients, indicating a multi-state footprint rather than a single-county focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 17 distinct recipients and the three-year history documents multiple independent grantees and turnover (11 repeat recipients across years but many new entrants), so the portfolio is spread across many independent organizations.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients (12 in 2023; 6 in 2024) combined with explicit instructions for written requests and a mailing/phone contact suggest unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
