Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
Invitation OnlyVancouver, Washington · EIN 81-5181832 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$7.6M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$189.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,200 and $102,100.
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
57% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | General support | $2,026,766 |
| University of Washington School of Medicine | Seattle, WA | General support | $1,440,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and elimate cancer and infection disease | $898,738 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR | To help make a healthier world through research, health care and education | $894,373 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle, WA | General support | $350,000 |
| Swedish Cancer Institute | Edmonds, WA | General support | $298,592 |
| Sammy's Place | Nehalem, OR | General support | $283,333 |
| Vancouver Housing Authority | Vancouver, WA | General support | $225,000 |
| Pocket Neighborhood Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | General support | $200,000 |
| Fourth Plain Forward | Vancouver, WA | General support | $161,448 |
| Phame Academy | Portland, OR | Performance program | $102,100 |
| City of Vancouver | Vancouver, WA | Vancouver playground project | $100,000 |
| Sabin Cdc | Portland, OR | General support | $97,500 |
| Parkview Services | Lynwood, WA | General support | $50,200 |
| Germaine's Culinary Inc | Portland, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Homes | Bothell, WA | General support | $46,740 |
| North Pole Studio | Portland, OR | Increase opportunities for artists with autism and other disabilities | $46,100 |
| Holly Ridge Center | Bremerton, WA | General support | $30,000 |
| Edwards Center | Beaverton, OR | General support | $27,642 |
| Alpha Supported Living Services | Bothell, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Portland Art Musuem | Portland, OR | General support | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon | Beaverton, OR | General support | $25,000 |
| Everybody Atheletes | Portland, OR | General support | $20,000 |
| Exceed Enterprises | Milwaukie, OR | General support | $20,000 |
| Home Life | Corvallis, OR | General support | $20,000 |
| Pearl Buck Center | Eugene, OR | General support | $20,000 |
| Steps Inc | Farmville, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Tierra Village | Leavenworth, WA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Shadow Project | Portland, OR | General support | $16,000 |
| Orion Industries | Auburn, WA | General support | $15,686 |
| Friendship Circle | Portland, OR | General support | $15,000 |
| Disability Rights Oregon | Portland, OR | General support | $10,200 |
| Exponent Philanthrophy | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Housing Oregon | Portland, OR | To support the housing oregon conference | $5,000 |
| City of Vancouver | Vancouver, WA | Vancouver movie night at fruit valley park | $2,740 |
| Community Vision Inc | Portland, OR | To ensure that people with disabilities direct their own lives | $2,300 |
| Albertina Kerr | Portland, OR | General support | $1,500 |
| Northwest Association for Blind Athletes | Vancouver, WA | General support | $500 |
| Alliance of Local Service Organizations | Bend, OR | General support | $200 |
| Horizon Project Inc | Miltonfreewater, OR | General support | $200 |
| Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition | Salem, OR | General support | $200 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | General support | $4,293,531 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and elimate cancer and infection disease | $1,050,000 |
| City of Vancouver | Vancouver, WA | General support | $800,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR | To help make a healthier world through research, health care and education | $768,768 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle, WA | General support | $700,000 |
| Sammy's Place | Nehalem, OR | General support | $566,667 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,608,058 | 48 |
| 2023 | $8,741,990 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349102007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5181832
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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