The Bamford Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals and bolster communities, with a focused commitment in Tacoma, Washington, and the South Puget Sound area. Established in 1990 by Calvin D. Bamford, Jr. and Joanne Bamford, the foundation reflects their dedication to their home community through charitable work and community service. The foundation's values emphasize the importance of family, lifelong education, community involvement, and generosity, aiming to instill these in future generations.
THE BAMFORD FOUNDATION HAS NOW ADOPTED AN ONLINE GRANTS PORTAL THROUGH WHICH ORGANIZATIONS MAY SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY. WWW.GRANTINTERFACE.COM. SEE WWW.BAMFORDFOUNDATION.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Deadline
FOR 2023, GRANT CYCLES WILL OCCUR DURING THE WINTER, SPRING, AND SUMMER QUARTERS.
Restrictions
FOR 2023, THE FOUNDATION WILL FOCUS ON LEVERAGING THE IMPACT OF SMALL (LESS THAN 15,000) SIZE GRANTS WITH BOTH NEW AND EXISTING GRANT PARTNERS. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO MAKE GRANTS ALIGNED WITH FOUR PRIORITY GIVING AREAS, PRIMARILY WITHIN THE GREATER TACOMA AND PIERCE COUNTY, IN THE SPIRT OF OUR FOUNDERS' MISSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR FOUR GIVING PRIORITIES: BASIC NEEDS, EARLY LEARNING AND PARENT SUPPORT, EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, POST-SECONDARY ED & JOB TRAINING.