Honorable Frank L. and Arlene G. Price Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Honorable Frank L. and Arlene G. Price Foundation supports education, health, and historic preservation in the Washington counties of Clark and Cowlitz.

IP TAKE: This foundation prioritizes local organizations that work to preserve local history.

PROFILE: The Honorable Frank L. and Arlene G. Price Foundation is a private foundation in Washington state. Arlene Price was a Vancouver, Washington native and married Frank Price, who was from Oklahoma and served in the Navy. Frank was an attorney and retired as a superior court judge. The couple had no children and wished for their estate to benefit local residents. The foundation aims to “improve education, health and historic preservation in Clark and Cowlitz County by recognizing unfulfilled needs and funding projects that make a difference.”

This foundation supports a wide variety of local causes. Education grants fund need-based scholarships and grants to education providers for skills training and post-high school vocational and academic programs. Health grants go towards medical care and hospice organizations. Historic preservation grants invest in the enhancement of historic buildings and sites, as well as presenting historical programs and publishing materials. Past grantees include the North Clark Historical Museum and the Two Rivers Heritage Museum.

Important Grant Details:

Foundation grants often range from $5,000 to $10,000 each. The foundation typically awards approximately $175,000 to $185,000 in grants per year. View past grants on the funder’s website. All grants must benefit Clark and Cowlitz Counties in Washington.

The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The annual deadline is April 15, grant review is on June 15, and the foundation makes awards on July 1. The application form PDFs are located on the funder’s website. Direct general questions to the foundation at 360-448-9358 or via online form.

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