Riley W And Nancy A Pleas Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission centers on furthering charitable initiatives, with a strong emphasis on education, human services, and youth development. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that address community needs, including food banks, cancer research, and women's shelters. It has a notable focus on supporting educational institutions and programs, particularly in the Seattle area, where a significant portion of its funding is directed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charitable organizations, especially in Washington state, working in education, human services, youth development, or community services and seeking modest single-year grants under $5,000.
Good Fit
- • Located in Washington state or serving Washington communities.
- • Program or project-level requests at modest dollar levels (typical grants ~$250–$4,000).
- • Track record or referral connecting the organization to the foundation or its trustees.
- • Work in education, human services, food/feeding programs, or youth development.
Geography
Giving is highly concentrated in Washington: 88% of 2023 dollars and roughly 84% of grants; only three other states appear in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest filing shows 19 distinct grantees (and 39 in the prior year), demonstrating a fairly broad set of independent recipients despite several repeat grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows four new recipients in 2023, but the foundation's stated practice is to consider only preselected applicants and there is no public application portal, so new entrants appear possible but typically via nomination, referral, or relationship rather than open submission.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
