CFOS Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
We hope these FAQ's about the CFOS Foundation and its grantmaking will answer most of your questions and provide you with the information you need to understand our application process from start to finish. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send us an email at foundation@cfoselections.com and we'd be happy to make sure you get all the answers to your questions.
Do we have to be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization to apply?
Yes, we require an applicant organization to have 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt status.
What kind of projects and organizations do you fund?
Please click here to see our grant guidelines.
Do you give grants to organizations outside of Washington State?
The Foundation funds organizations that deliver programs to children in Washington State. We will consider requests from organizations based outside of Washington as long as the organization is working directly with children residing in Washington State.
Can my school apply for a grant?
While we greatly value the importance of education to our state, the CFOS Foundation does not award grants to individual schools. With our limited funds we have chosen to focus our support on direct needs-based children's issues addressed by small, local organizations.
What is the CFOS Foundation's grant application review process?
Please click here to see how grant applications are reviewed.
Does the Foundation fund faith-based organizations?
The Foundation does fund faith-based organizations if their activities directly address local children in need without regard to religious beliefs. We do not fund religious activities or organizations that require religious activity as a condition of receiving services. We do not fund organizations that "further religious doctrine" or have a primary goal to further a specific religious belief. We have a nondiscrimination statement that states the Foundation will not fund organizations that discriminate, including discrimination based on religion.
