Grant Making

The San Juan Island Community Foundation provides grants and other support for tax-exempt organizations for use on San Juan Island. As a grantmaker, the Foundation ensures effective grants that meet donors' charitable interests and address the community's changing needs.

The grant proposal deadline is June 15. After the Foundation has reviewed proposals and allocated available funds generated by the General Endowment, Donor Advisors will be invited to underwrite proposals in their areas of interest. Awards are typically made in late September.

Grants for specific capital expenditures and one-time, non-recurring expenditures are given highest priority.

Grantees are expected to publicize receipt of the grant from the Foundation, and are required to submit a summary report six months after the allocation of funds.

Grants will not be given to any religious organization where the funds will be used in whole or part to further the organizations religious purpose.