Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyFircrest, Washington · EIN 41-2047741 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$900K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$24.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth's Place | Granbury, TX | General Support | $70,000 |
| Tacoma Parks Foundation | Tacoma, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| NW Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Granbury ISD MCJROTC | Granbury, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center | Tacoma, WA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Olympic Angels | Port Townsend, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Paluxy River CAC | Granbury, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Olive Crest | Bellevue, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Carry Lynn Children's Center | Rockford, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Youthnet | Mt Vernon, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| HopeCentral | Seattle, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Kindering | Bellevue, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Rainbow Room | Granbury, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Military Officers Association of America | Granbury, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Parent Trust for Washington Children | Seattle, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Spokane Tribal Network | Wellpinit, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Hope | Tacoma, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tacoma Community House | Tacoma, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Tacoma, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lhaq'temish Foundation | Bellingham, WA | general support | $25,000 |
| CampFire First Texas | Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Greentrike | Tacoma, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| America SCORES | Seattle, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Nest FRSC | Colvile, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hoop for the Valley | Burlington, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | general support | $20,000 |
| Legal Counsel for Youth & Children | Seattle, WA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Tacoma Students | Tacoma, WA | General Support | $15,000 |
| GoodRoots NW | Buckley, WA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Aerie Africa | Washington Crossing, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Center for Children and Youth Justice | Seattle, WA | general support | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Boat Builders | Tacoma, WA | General support | $12,500 |
| Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation | Winthrop, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Room One | Twisp, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Seattle Celtic Foundation | Seattle, WA | general support | $7,500 |
| Family Success Northwest | Bremerton, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $900,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $900,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349101737
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2047741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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