The Whale Museum Stair Lift
The Whale Museum’s exhibits are housed on two floors of a historic building, with a long steep staircase that prevents elderly and mobility-impaired guests from… Read More »The Whale Museum Stair Lift
Recent Grants
In addition to funding grant requests submitted through our grant cycles 3 times each year, donors utilize their donor advised funds and pass-through accounts at the Foundation to give to causes they care about year-round.
San Juan Island Service Scholarship
In order to better serve island high school students and nonprofit organizations, San Juan Island Service Scholarship (formerly Dollars For Scholars) is transitioning away from… Read More »San Juan Island Service Scholarship
Preschool Learning Materials
High quality preschool materials are long-lasting and provide unique experiences for children that are different from their toys at home. St. David’s Day School utilizes… Read More »Preschool Learning Materials
Preschool Scholarship Support
St. David’s Day School is a highly regarded preschool with excellent teachers. Scholarships enable the school to enroll students who will benefit greatly from the… Read More »Preschool Scholarship Support
K-12 Science Outreach Program – Invasive Mussels
UW Friday Harbor Labs has developed a set of hands on projects that involve students in conservation monitoring and introduce them to biotechnology equipment and… Read More »K-12 Science Outreach Program – Invasive Mussels
Ferry Ticket Program
The Family Resource Center provides ferry tickets to low income people for necessary trips off island for medical, unemployment, and other critical appointments. Many of… Read More »Ferry Ticket Program
Continuing Education
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center sent two staff members to the International Wildlife Rehabilitators Council (IWRC) conference to enhance their professional skills. Their exposure to… Read More »Continuing Education
Rescue Truck Repairs and Equipment Support
Wolf Hollow’s rescue truck is essential for everything from picking up injured and orphaned animals to returning them to their release sites to hauling food… Read More »Rescue Truck Repairs and Equipment Support
2013 County Fair Matching Grant Awards
Donations received at the County Fair for the following programs were matched 50% by the Foundation. Thanks to the generosity to well over 100 fairgoers, over $20,000 has been granted in support of the following featured projects:Read More »2013 County Fair Matching Grant Awards
Art, K-12 Education program
A collaborative partnership between the Islands Museum of Art and the San Juan Island School district is ensuring the preservation of visual arts education for… Read More »Art, K-12 Education program