June And Julian Foss Foundation
The June & Julian Foss Foundation is a small family private foundation supporting programs for children and young adults; the site states grants generally do not exceed $5,000 and describes priorities, grant cycle dates (applications Apr 1–May 31), and a site-visit requirement. The website provides guidelines, a how-to-apply page with an online eligibility quiz and application portal, and a grant history spreadsheet.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized local or regional nonprofits serving at-risk youth and children with program-level requests (typically modest, under about $10K) located or providing services in the foundation’s listed metro areas.
Good Fit
- • Program-focused request for children or at-risk youth rather than capital or endowment funding.
- • Organization operates in or serves listed cities/regions (Seattle/Tacoma WA; Portland OR; selected Bay Area CA cities; Phoenix AZ; Miami FL).
- • Request sized in the foundation’s usual grant range (around $5K, often under $10K).
- • Willingness to host a site visit and provide program-level budget and board information.
- • Local, independent program developed at the community level rather than a national affiliate model.
Geography
Giving in the latest year covered eight states, with concentrated activity in Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona and about 40% of dollars directed to the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 96 distinct grantees and a high rate of first-time recipients (about 80 new grantees), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application guidelines and an online portal and the latest year included many new recipients (about 80), so unfamiliar organizations that meet the geographic and program priorities appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
