Welcome to the Kent Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the greater Kent, Washington community! Like our community, we are growing and evolving to better meet the needs of our residents.
We’re growing!
Since 1986, the Kent Community Foundation has served the greater Kent, Washington community through the support of cultural arts and education through grants and scholarships. To date, we have given more than $531,572 in grants and awarded 328 scholarships totaling $475,055 since inception.
Our community is changing, and we must change and adapt with it. That’s why, in 2017, we expanded our mission to be more encompassing, so we can better address the elements of a healthy community:
— Arts and Culture
— Basic Needs
— Education
— Economic Opportunity
— Environment
— Health and Wellness
— Vibrant Communities
— Social Justice
About
The Kent Community Foundation was founded in 1986. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the greater Kent, Washington community. Until 2017, the organization’s mission was to support cultural arts and education. In 2017, we expanded our mission to better serve the changing needs of our community as it evolves and changes. To date, we have awarded $475,055 in scholarships and $524,122 in grants. We look forward to making more awards in 2022!
Vision
A vibrant community where all have the opportunity to thrive.
Mission
Strengthen and support our community through partnerships and philanthropy.
Values
The Kent Community Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization (Tax ID 91-1349506)
In the News
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Fundraiser benefiting AFGHAN CRISIS Fund
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Afghan Crisis Fund Kickoff
Kent Reporter
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Contact
Thanks for your interest in the Kent Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the greater Kent, Washington community!
Office location:
The Kent Community Foundation no longer has office space. The board meets remotely until further notice.
Mailing address:
Kent Community Foundation
P. O. Box 5493
Kent, WA 98064-5493
Phone:
Brenda Farwell, Past President: 206-786-1546
Email:
General inquiries: info@kentcommunityfoundation.org
Scholarship inquiries: scholarships@kentcommunityfoundation.org