Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities that serve local donors who wish to take an organized approach to giving. Community foundations are public charities so their donors enjoy increased tax advantages not available to private foundation donors. Community foundation donors also receive professional support without hiring staff. Unlike private foundations, community foundations invest and administer a pool of funds contributed by numerous donors. Together, these donors create an endowment—in essence, a community savings account—designed to ensure the long-term health of the nonprofit community. To learn more, visit the Council on Foundations.

Yes. Grant awards are publicized in our annual report and in local media.

Yes. We help donors achieve their charitable goals in Snohomish County and beyond.

As stewards of the community’s funds, the Community Foundation invests for the long term. Our portfolio is highly diversified and has shown to produce outstanding long-term results. We are pleased to retain Wells Fargo, D.A. Davidson, and Harbour Investments as our primary investment consultants.