Loomis Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Loomis Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, education and youth, human services, and other community causes.

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

PROFILE: Established in 1980, the Loomis Foundation is currently steered by Ann Loomis and other Loomis family members. The family is behind Loomis Company, a manufacturer of custom plastic injection molding, vacuum forming, fabricating, and screen printing with an emphasis on point of purchase displays, medical supplies and marine products. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, Loomis Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, education and youth, human services, and other community causes.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $500 to $4,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $60,000. Past grantees include Boys and Girls Clubs of King County, Swedish Health Services Foundation, Childhaven, Hopelink, Eastside Domestic Violence Program, and Northwest Harvest.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

PEOPLE:

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CONTACT:

Loomis Foundation
610 Market Street
Kirkland, WA 98033