Donate

You may donate to any of the funds listed below by clicking on the Donate button to the right of the fund you wish to donate to.  Each of these funds represents a wonderful opportunity to support work that you are passionate about.   Please contact us at 206-786-1546 or info@kentcommunityfoundation.org with questions.  Thank you in advance for your support!  Every donor and every dollar make a difference.

ADMINISTRATIVE – donate here

Donating to this fund directly supports the Kent Community Foundation in building capacity so we can expand our efforts and programs to better serve the greater Kent community.  Contributions will help us move from an all-volunteer organization to one with paid staff as well as support technology and other administrative needs to help us grow.

ARTS

Arts and Education Fund – donate here

Supporting arts and education is an important part of our mission.  By contributing to this fund, you help make it possible for us to offer grants up to $1000 to organizations and schools each quarter.  Recent grants awarded include Kent Music4Life, elementary school robotics kits, Glover Empower Mentoring (Martin Luther King Jr. program), and Puget Sound Keeper Alliance Lost Urban Creeks project.

Performing Arts Fund  – donate here

Spotlight Series was founded in 1998 and has been bringing high quality performing arts to the Kent community for twenty-three years. The ability to present top-notch performing artists depends on support from businesses and community members. Play a part in the next phase of Spotlight Series history?

SPORTS

YOUTH & ADAPTIVE SPORTS – donate here

This fund was originally created to ensure that no child or youth misses out on the opportunity to participate in recreation activities. This fund is now for Kent residents to participate in City of Kent youth and adaptive recreation programs. Scholarships are awarded, based on need, covering 50% of cost of enrollment.

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Audrey Rose Sells Scholarship – donate here

Created in memory of Audrey Rose Sells to help other young women, looking to further their education and give back to their community.

Diego Moreno Scholarship – donate here

Help support this scholarship created in memory of Diego Moreno, who lived and died following his principle to love and serve in all things. Awarded to a Kent student who has demonstrated a commitment to serving his or her community and intends to use their education to make the world a better place. Can be applied to 2 or 4 year program. Preference will be give to students who intend to pursue a career in civic service.              read more

Gail Gese “Sunshine Scholars” Memorial Fund – donate here

Help build this scholarship into an endowed fund. This scholarship was created in memory of Gail Gese, by friends and coworkers wanting to continue her legacy. Gail dedicated her life to education and inspiring students to reach their full potential. This scholarship will be awarded to applicants who embody Gail’s passion for learning and commitment to making the world a brighter place.  read more

Jan Louise Quitoriano Memorial Scholarship – donate here

This scholarship was created by friends and family in memory of Jan.  Jan was a committed student with a focus on business and marketing studies.  Education was very important to both Jan and his family.  He continued to focus on his education despite his battle with cancer.  read more

Jim McGinnis Scholarship for KM Grads (formerly the Friends of KM Scholarship)       donate here

This scholarship was renamed in memory of longtime board member Jim McGinnis,  who was instrumental to our success and growth.  McGinnis had a passion for community, especially for art and education.  Your donation will help us create an endowment fund to allow Kent-Meridian High School students, who might not otherwise be able to afford it, the opportunity to attend college.    read more

Johnson/Stoddard/Osness (JSO) Scholarship – donate here

The Johnson/Stoddard/Osness families settled around Kent in the late 1890s and early 1900s.  James Osness wanted to honor the names of his parents and grandparents and established this scholarship for that purpose. James and his brother, Ralph, were the first in their family to go to college and they desired to “pay it forward” with this scholarship. read more

Kent Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (formerly the East Hill Community Organization Scholarship first awarded in 1986) – donate here

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Mike Simmons Memorial Scholarshipdonate here

This scholarship was created by family and friends in memory of Mike Simmons to support students who have demonstrated determination to overcome struggles with behavior, academics, and making good decisions.  read more

Pat Butler Scholarship – donate here

Pat Butler Scholarship has been created in her memory by her husband Ted Butler.This Scholarship will be awarded to a Kent student who has demonstrated their determination to overcome hardship and how they intend to help others overcome their obstacles.  read more

Richard and Ina Balash Scholarship – donate here

If you’d prefer to mail a check, please make it payable to “Kent Community Foundation” and mail it to P. O. Box 5493, Kent, WA 98064. Please provide your contact information, so we can send you a receipt, and specify what the donation is for (e.g., scholarships, grants, administrative costs, etc.)   read more

If you’d like to learn more about establishing a scholarship fund, grant fund or other fund to support a particular cause, please contact us. We’d love to tell you how we can help.

*Note: The Foundation keeps a small percent of each donation to cover administrative and operational costs. 

Rob Osborne Scholarship donate here

The Rob Osborne Scholarship was created in 1970 in memory of Rob, an athlete at Kent-Meridian High School. A  scholarship will be provided to a graduating senior of Kent-Meridian High School who will attend an accredited public or private two or four-year college within the state of Washington during the ensuing school year.  read more

Kent Community Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization (Tax ID 91-1349506)