Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-
Official site for the Milgard Family Foundation (Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations) describing the 2016 reorganization into four legacy foundations. Office and contact details list a Tacoma address and phone; the site includes foundations, grantees, and an Apply section linking to an online grant portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A tax-exempt nonprofit based in Pierce County/Tacoma or serving Pierce County with programs in education, youth development, food security, senior services, or general operating needs.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Pierce County or the Tacoma metro area.
- • Requests for general operating or program support in the typical $10k–$50k range.
- • Clear LOI that maps to education, youth, food banks, homeless services, or senior wellness.
- • Ability to submit via the foundation's online portal and to wait the indicated review period (12–16 weeks).
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Washington state — about 85% of dollars went to WA organizations in 2024, with recipients primarily operating in Pierce County/Tacoma despite a few out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 67 distinct grantees across education, food banks, youth development, senior services and other social services, and the top five grantees account for less than one quarter of total dollars, indicating a broad independent recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant turnover exists (about 36 apparent new recipients in the latest year, roughly half of grantees), and the foundation provides a public LOI process through an online portal, supporting realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
