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The Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) exists to provide a flexible, efficient vehicle for local philanthropy. Through the Foundation, donors establish a legacy of ongoing financial support for the benefit of our community and its future generations.
In January 1993, a small group of concerned citizens met to discuss ways to raise money for local schools. From this meeting, Leslie Barry Connors, Dr. Heather Carrell, Claudia Fogle and Jane Ritley began researching their options. They believed the problems facing education could be directly linked to the many problems society itself is struggling with. In order to truly benefit children, the problems must be attacked in the broadest sense. This is where the idea of forming a Community Foundation emanated. The founders and subsequent Board Members of Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) saw that a Community Foundation could serve to not only provide support to address community issues, but that it would serve to assist those committed to philanthropy to provide for community needs in perpetuity through endowments.
KCF prides itself in its donor/investor program, providing a high degree of personalized customer service. With over 40 funds and $4.5M in assets under management (and growing), this non-profit 501(c)(3) is dedicated to improving the quality of life locally by building grant making endowments. The organization maintains its local focus through its leadership and grant making, while simultaneously providing effective vehicles to support philanthropy locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. With the support of our donor/investors, more than $2 Million in grants, contributions, and scholarships have been made through the foundation since 1999.
KCF has had a rich history of volunteerism, which continues today to support the Mission of the organization. Currently, a three-quarter-time Executive Director and volunteer-administrative support staff the foundation.
Since 2003, the KCF Board of Directors has been committed to meeting strict national standards for community foundations by becoming a member of the Council on Foundations (COF). In January 2007, the COF certified KCF as having met the very rigorous National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations for operational quality, integrity, and accountability.
The Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) supports charitable organizations that benefit Kitsap & North Mason County residents. The Kitsap Community Foundation invests in organizations that achieve measurable outcomes that have positive impacts in our community.
Community Grants can fund a portion of a project, program, or operating budget up to $5,000. Depending on available funds, partial funding may be awarded.
Kitsap Community Foundation's belief is that meeting a broad range of substantiated local needs improves the quality of life in Kitsap and North Mason Counties. Community Grants of up to $5,000 may be used by nonprofit organizations working in Kitsap and North Mason Counties for programs or operating funds within the following program areas:
• Arts and Culture
• Children and Youth Development
• Education
• Environment and Animal Welfare
• Health and Human Services
All awarded grant recipients will be given a free ticket to the Kitsap Community Foundation's annual gala event, the Kitsap County Celebration of Philanthropy.
If your organization has previously applied for a grant through Common Grant Application, please use your existing profile. If you do not have that information or need it changed, please contact Common Grant Application. Please DO NOT set up a new account.
For additional questions, please contact Director of Grants & Special Initiatives Lillian Xie by email at lillian@kitsapfoundation.org or phone ((360) 698-6043).
Grantmaker accepts unsolicited applications.
Grant
| Cycle name |
Applications opened |
Applications closed |
|---|---|---|
| Community | August 18 | September 16 |
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2025 KCF Grant Cycle.pdf | |
| Program Evaluation - Helpful Hints.pdf | Program Evaluation Helpful Hints |
| NAWA_Finance_Unlocked_FINAL_Dec2023.pdf | |
| 2025 KCF Community Grants Rubric.pdf |
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A diverse representation of community leaders have come together as a Steering Committee in partnership with the Kitsap Community Foundation and United Way of Kitsap County to launch a new focus area of the Unity in the Community Kitsap’s COVID-19 Response Fund called the Kitsap Racial Equity and Empowerment Fund (KREEF).
Grantmaker accepts unsolicited applications.
Grant
| Cycle name |
Applications opened |
Applications closed |
|---|---|---|
| KREEF | January 1 | January 1 |
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2024 KREEF Grant application questions.pdf | |
| NAWA_Finance_Unlocked_FINAL_Dec2023.pdf | |
| Helpful Hints About Program or Project Evaluation.pdf |
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The Women’s Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula (WGCKP) invites smaller organizations (Annual Revenue under $100,000) that serve women and/or children in the Kitsap Peninsula to use this simplified grant application to request up to $2,500. All applicants must use the online application.
*If your organization has Annual Revenue over $100,000 please exit this app and use the Large Org - Women's Giving Circle Application.
Please read our eligibility and restrictions document before applying. You may receive less than your request.
Grantmaker accepts unsolicited applications.
Grant
| Cycle name |
Applications opened |
Applications closed |
|---|---|---|
| WGCSmall | August 19 | September 16 |
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2025 Grant Elgibility Requirements v3.pdf | |
| 2024 SAMPLE WGCKP Small Grant Application.docx | |
| NAWA_Finance_Unlocked_FINAL_Dec2023.pdf | |
| Helpful Hints About Program or Project Evaluation.pdf |
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The Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) supports charitable organizations that improve the quality of life in Kitsap County by achieving measurable outcomes that have positive impacts in our community.
Through its Kitsap Youth Mentoring Endowment Fund, KCF will award one or more grants in 2024, totaling approximately $1,400.
Please note that all grant recipient organizations will be given one free ticket to the Kitsap Community Foundation’s annual gala dinner and awards event, the Kitsap County Celebration of Philanthropy, which will occur June 13, 2025.
For additional questions, please contact Lillian Xie of KCF, by email at lillian@kitsapfoundation.org or phone 360.698.6034.
Grantmaker accepts unsolicited applications.
Grant
| Cycle name |
Applications opened |
Applications closed |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | August 19 | September 16 |
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2024 KCF Grant Cycle.pdf | |
| NAWA_Finance_Unlocked_FINAL_Dec2023.pdf | |
| Program Evaluation - Helpful Hints.pdf | |
| 2024 KCF Youth Mentoring Rubric.pdf |
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