Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark
Historical FunderTacoma, Washington · EIN 81-1386818 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.9M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$120.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EXCLUSIVELY ACCEPTED ONLINE VIA WWW |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 COMMERCE STREET, TACOMA WA 98042 |
| Phone | 2532740121 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER OF INQUIRY IS THE FIRST STEP IN THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS. THE LETTER OF INQUIRY IS REVIEWED, AND IF APPROVED, THE APPLICANT WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE A FULL APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | THERE IS NO DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A LETTER OF INQUIRY. |
| Restrictions | ALL APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS MUST QUALIFY AS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CERTAIN PROPOSALS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, SUCH AS: ANNUAL FUNDS, GALAS, OR OTHER SPECIAL EVENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES; SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, DEBT REDUCTION, POLITICAL LOBBYING, OR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, GENDER, POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Humane Society - Tacoma & Pierce Co | Tacoma, WA | 2024-2025 programs & services | $1,200,000 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | Sultan, WA | Pierce county hqhvsn clinics | $405,900 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Operations/Teen mental health | $400,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Tacoma, WA | Breakfast meals program | $310,000 |
| Ginger's Pet Rescue | Federal Way, WA | Rescue 2024 | $250,000 |
| Forgotten Dogs Rescue | Seattle, WA | Medical care dogs wa state | $225,000 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | Jackson, WY | Animal transport operations | $175,000 |
| Auburn Valley Humane Society | Auburn, WA | Nwsnc subsidy/assistance programs | $160,000 |
| Paws | Lynnwood, WA | Wildlife rehab ctr | $125,000 |
| The Noah Center | Stanwood, WA | Spay & neuter clinic program | $125,000 |
| Center for Whale Research | Friday Harbor, WA | Orca survey, outreach, conservation | $100,000 |
| Heartwood Haven | Roy, WA | Supplies & expenses | $100,000 |
| Kindred Souls Foundation | Steilacoom, WA | Partnered intake diversion | $100,000 |
| Orca Network | Freeland, WA | Education/Outreach/Advocacy | $100,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | Building the bulls | $100,000 |
| Communities for a Healthy Bay | Tacoma, WA | Commencement bay program | $75,000 |
| Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary | Seattle, WA | Resiliency fund | $60,000 |
| Seattle Area Feline Rescue | Shoreline, WA | Vet care, supplies, equipment | $60,000 |
| Save a Forgotten Equine | Redmond, WA | Rehabilitation / community outreach | $55,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Holiday giving 2024 | $50,100 |
| Concern for Animals | Olympia, WA | Senior & medical programs | $50,000 |
| Puget Sound Wildcare | Kent, WA | Programs & operations | $50,000 |
| Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue | Puyallup, WA | Senior/Special needs center | $50,000 |
| Wolf Haven International | Tenino, WA | Future of wolves campaign | $50,000 |
| Oceans Initiative | Seattle, WA | Srkw conservation programs | $40,000 |
| Pacific Mammal Research | Anacortes, WA | Monitoring salish sea program | $40,000 |
| Saving Great Animals | Bellevue, WA | Pierce county, medical, supplies | $40,000 |
| The Whole Horse Place | Port Orchard, WA | Horse care fund | $40,000 |
| We Heart Seattle | Seattle, WA | Debris removal/housing pathway | $35,000 |
| Earthcorps | Seattle, WA | Commencement bay initiative | $30,000 |
| Pawsitive Alliance | Bellevue, WA | Central wa spay/neuter | $30,000 |
| Project Freedom Ride | Evans, GA | Medical/Transport expenses | $30,000 |
| Cat Rescue Squad | Arlington, WA | Building launch/medical care | $25,000 |
| Harbor Wildwatch | Gig Harbor, WA | Marine life center operations / upgrades | $25,000 |
| Dam Sense | Port Angeles, WA | Chinook & orca recovery project | $24,000 |
| North Beach Paws | Ocean Shores, WA | Dog kennel/fencing repairs | $23,000 |
| Rainfall Ranch Rescue | Lakebay, WA | Rescue barn build phase 2 | $22,000 |
| Justcare Animal Rescue | Oakville, WA | Vet services/sanctuary project | $20,000 |
| Re Sources | Bellingham, WA | Pollution free salish sea | $20,000 |
| Puget Sound Estuarium | Olympia, WA | On the water program | $17,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue Partners of Wa | Yelm, WA | Vet care and supplies | $15,000 |
| Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation | Enumclaw, WA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| In Defense of Animals | San Rafael, CA | General operating/argon | $13,000 |
| Frankie's Friends | Tampa, FL | Pierce county wa, national fund | $10,000 |
| Oly Camp Kitties | Olympia, WA | Spay & neuter program | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,900,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $4,952,068 | 37 |
| 2021 | $4,700,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542949349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1386818
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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