Meadowdale Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a focus on social justice, education, and environmental conservation. It provides general operating support and specific project funding to a range of nonprofits, including educational institutions and community service organizations. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to community engagement and development through its funding initiatives. Its grantmaking reflects a strong emphasis on empowering organizations that promote social equity and environmental stewardship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits anchored in Washington (or the Pacific Northwest) working in education, social justice, community arts, or local conservation with an existing local relationship or intermediary introduction.
Good Fit
- • Located in Washington state or demonstrably serving WA communities.
- • Requesting general operating or modest program support consistent with past grant sizes (roughly $1k–$35k).
- • Has a referral or introduction from a trustee, local intermediary, or a funded organization (e.g., community foundation).
- • Work aligns with family giving circle priorities or community-focused purposes.
- • Willing to accept multi-year pledges or small multi-year commitments.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: although grants touched six states in 2024, nearly three-quarters of dollars stayed in the foundation's state (Washington), indicating a primarily local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a moderate mix of recipients (16 distinct grantees) with 11 repeat recipients and five newcomers, so the portfolio is diverse for a micro-foundation though dollars are somewhat concentrated among a few top grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings and application settings indicate grants are to preselected recipients only, which makes it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant can enter via an open application; nevertheless, new grantees have appeared in recent years, suggesting entry is possible mainly through referrals or introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
