John And Myrtle Gossett Charitable Found
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing assistance primarily to educational institutions and community organizations. Its mission focuses on supporting local needs through grants aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and community services. The foundation serves a variety of recipients, including museums, colleges, and community education initiatives, reflecting a commitment to both education and community development. While it primarily operates within Washington, it also extends support to organizations in neighboring states, demonstrating a broader regional impact.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small community or education-focused nonprofits (often in Washington state) seeking modest one-time grants for assistance, scholarships, or local programming.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in or primarily serves Washington state (local ties carry weight).
- • Project is community-focused (museums, preschools, community education, scholarships).
- • Request size aligns with prior awards (roughly $1,000–$10,000, occasionally up to ~$30K).
- • Has a local referral, introduction, or relationships to the foundation's leadership.
- • Can demonstrate direct, tangible community assistance or educational impact.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Washington (about 84% of 2022 dollars) but grants in 2022 also reached recipients in three other states, so the footprint is primarily state-focused with some out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct recipients with six new grantees that year, indicating a moderate spread of independent beneficiaries even though the top five consumed 90% of dollars.
New Applicants
The foundation publicly states grants go to preselected applicants (no open program), which suggests a closed process, but behavior shows 6 of 7 recipients in 2022 were new; with only two years of data and no public application route, direct openness to unsolicited applicants cannot be confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
