Discuren Charitable Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Discuren Charitable Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to organizations that address the needs of literacy, basic education, drop-out prevention, and provide teaching and learning environments for children.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 2004, the Discuren Charitable Foundation is a small family foundation steered by Greg Coy and others. Greg has been associated with Isomedia, a leader in internet access for residential customers and business internet connectivity. While the foundation does not maintain a website, recent tax forms outline some of the charity’s aims. Discuren Charitable Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to organizations that address the needs of literacy, basic education, drop-out prevention and provide teaching and learning environments for children.

Greg Coy has said that foundation aims to seek out the state's worst-performing schools and ask, “What can I do to help?” The foundation has been a steady partner of Communities in the Schools Seattle.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $9,000 to $65,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $2.1 million. Past grantees include Sound Child Care Solutions, Washington STEM Engineering Fellows Program, Emode Learning Foundation, Lake Washington Schools, Atlantic Street Center, Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program, and Children’s Museum of Tacoma.

Application forms are provided by the foundation. Grants are awarded quarterly and must be submitted at least two weeks prior to meetings. Grants are awarded only to public charities for specific projects located in Washington which address the needs of literacy, basic education and dropout prevention.

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CONTACT:

Jane Frissell
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101