Bainbridge Community Foundation
Bainbridge Community Foundation is the community foundation serving Bainbridge Island, WA; it manages donor-advised funds, community grant programs, capacity-building grants, scholarships, and local philanthropic initiatives. The site provides guidance for donors, information on grant cycles and how to apply, and maintains news and reports about local impact.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Washington-based nonprofit (especially Bainbridge Island organizations) seeking general operating or capacity-building support in community services, arts/culture, conservation, education, or human services.
Good Fit
- • Primary program or service footprint in Washington state (strongly preferred if serving Bainbridge Island).
- • Requests for general operating support or capacity-building funds.
- • Clear local community impact and relationships with Bainbridge-area stakeholders.
- • Ability to complete the Common Grant Application and provide standard nonprofit financials and reporting.
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in Washington—about 90% of dollars—but the latest year included recipients across 15 states, so the footprint is primarily state-focused with limited out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 132 distinct recipients and the three-year history includes many different organizations across community, arts, conservation and human services, indicating a broad and diverse recipient base despite some larger institutional awards.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows meaningful entry for new organizations (47 new grantees in 2024, ~36%), and the foundation publishes a website with a Common Grant Application portal and named program contacts, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
