Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine
Historical FunderTacoma, Washington · EIN 81-1315385 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$41.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | EXCLUSIVELY ACCEPTED ONLINE VIA WWW |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 COMMERCE STREET, TACOMA WA 98402 |
| 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
4% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donorschooseorg | Philadelphia, PA | Pierce county teachers | $133,625 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | Tacoma, WA | Nourish & flourish senior | $50,000 |
| Tacoma Community House | Tacoma, WA | Fulfilling the american promise | $50,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | Wa parks for people-pierce co. | $50,000 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce Co | Tacoma, WA | Shared housing services | $35,000 |
| Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center | Tacoma, WA | Miles that matter: new bus | $35,000 |
| Santa's Castle | Joint Base Lewis Mccho, WA | Annual toy collection | $32,000 |
| Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy | Puyallup, WA | General operating | $32,000 |
| Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region | Tacoma, WA | Senior employment program-pierce | $30,000 |
| Puyallup Valley St Francis House | Puyallup, WA | General operating/programs | $30,000 |
| Sibling Strong | Port Orchard, WA | Pierce county program | $30,000 |
| Tacoma Parks Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Summer late nights 2025 | $30,000 |
| Bloodworks Northwest | Seattle, WA | Pierce county bloodmobile | $25,000 |
| Camp Korey | Mount Vernon, WA | Operations pierce county | $25,000 |
| Diabetes Association of Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | 2025 panther day camp | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | Youth mentorship program | $25,000 |
| Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare | Lakewood, WA | Outreach vehicle | $25,000 |
| Greentrike | Tacoma, WA | Lullaby project | $25,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church | Tacoma, WA | Holiday giving/bereavement | $25,000 |
| Palmer Scholars | Tacoma, WA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Push for Dreams | Tacoma, WA | Leadership academy | $25,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Boston, MA | Pierce county wa | $25,000 |
| Sound Outreach | Tacoma, WA | Ctr strong families | $25,000 |
| St Leo Parishfood Connection | Tacoma, WA | Children's feeding program | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul of Tacomapierce Co | Tacoma, WA | Homeless prevention/outreach | $25,000 |
| A Step Ahead in Pierce County | Puyallup, WA | Boost program | $20,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | Integrated student support | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Tacoma Students | Tacoma, WA | Campaign free aid | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Development Council | Tacoma, WA | General operations | $20,000 |
| National Football Foundation | University Place, WA | Paul wallrof scholarship awards | $20,000 |
| The Mustard Seed Project | Vaughn, WA | Expanding services elders | $20,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Summer academic challenge 2026 | $20,000 |
| Arivva-Pierce Ctr for Arts & Technology | Tacoma, WA | Medical assistant training | $16,500 |
| Brightspark Early Learning Services | Renton, WA | Pierce county subsidies | $15,000 |
| Building Youth Through Music | Tacoma, WA | Steam afterschool-summer program | $15,000 |
| Cancer Pathways | Seattle, WA | Camp sparkle/family program | $15,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Tacoma college & career access | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Lakewood | Lakewood, WA | In-School student supports | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Puyallup | Puyallup, WA | Site coordination | $15,000 |
| Degrees of Change | Tacoma, WA | Washington youth | $15,000 |
| Eatonville Family Agency | Eatonville, WA | Feeding futures | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Washington | Seattle, WA | Girl scouts pierce county | $15,000 |
| Impact 907 | Gig Harbor, WA | Pierce county youth | $15,000 |
| Teamchild | Seattle, WA | Pierce county youth services | $15,000 |
| The Brotherhood Rise Center | Tacoma, WA | Wilderness project | $15,000 |
| The Tears Foundation | Puyallup, WA | Cali's gift program | $15,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | Pierce county youth | $15,000 |
| Soulumination | Seattle, WA | Legacy program-pierce county | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of S Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Helping the charity put on the fundraising event | $10,152 |
| American Leadership Forum Tacomapierce | Tacoma, WA | Fellows program/senior fellows | $10,000 |
| Birthday Dreams | Renton, WA | Birthday smiles program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of S Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | 2025 legacy of hope | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of S Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | General operating/programs | $10,000 |
| Exodus Housing | Puyallup, WA | Rapid rehousing program | $10,000 |
| Gig Harbor Now | Gig Harbor, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Westsound | Tacoma, WA | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Church of St Paul | Graham, WA | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Parkway Community Services | Spanaway, WA | Food bank operations | $10,000 |
| Plain Community Church | Leavenworth, WA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Tacoma Fire Buff Battalion | Tacoma, WA | Safe vehicle response | $9,123 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,410,400 | 69 |
| 2024 | $1,300,894 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,351,800 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611069349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1315385
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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