• 2016 Grant Applications are closed
• 2016 Mid-Year End Newsletter

The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) has grown to an $800,000 permanent endowment, raised by citizens and the business community of Lakewood.  Together, we strive to make a difference for Lakewood, to ensure that our city remains a safe and prosperous place in which to live, work, recreate and raise healthy productive children. The LCFF helps by providing funding to benefit and support the organizational network of our community.

So far in 2016, LCFF has awarded $18,000 in grant assistance to non-profit organizations serving Lakewood, with successful applicants achieving grant-enabled results that measurably improved quality of life in Lakewood.

2016 will be a great year for Lakewood. The LCFF is pleased to announce the following grants, were approved and distributed for the year as follows:

• YMCA-Summer Swim Program
• Caring for Kids – Ready to Learn
• Communities in Schools – After School Program
• Habitat for Humanity
• Lakewood Lions – Springbrook Park
• City of Lakewood – Springbrook Park
• LASA Lakewood Area Shelter Association
• Greater lakes Mental Health Foundation – ”Cops” Program
• Emergency Food Network
• Fish Food Bank

To date, LCFF has provided more than $94,000 in community grants, and $25,000 in student scholarships. Additionally we have facilitated completion of specific community projects with a combined value exceeding $300,000.

Lakewood Community Foundation Fund

Mission: To provide funds to benefit the Lakewood Community through a permanent endowment.

Vision: Connect donors with causes that make Lakewood a desirable community in which to live, work and play.

Together we seek to MAKE A DIFFERENCE, contributing to progress in the Lakewood Community in these five core areas:

• ENVIRONMENT
• EDUCATION
• HUMAN CAPITAL
• ARTS & CULTURE   and
• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Thanks for your attention.

— LCFF

The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) is currently an $800,000 permanent endowment raised by citizens and businesses in Lakewood. The purpose and mission of the Foundation is to ensure that Lakewood remains a wonderful community in which to live, work and play. The fund is intended to provide funding to the community to enhance opportunities and quality of life in Lakewood. The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund is an endowment for Lakewood’s future.

In 2015 the Foundation awarded $23,500 in grant funding within Lakewood to non-profit organizations with a focus on Lakewood. Successful applicants must project outcomes provided by grant funding that will measurably improve quality of life in Lakewood. 

2015 is a great year for the Foundation. The Lakewood Community Foundation is pleased to announce the grants approved and distributed for the year 2015 as follows:

• Boys and Girls Club – Youth Development
• Caring for Kids – Ready to Learn
• Communities in Schools – After School Program
• Rebuilding Together South Sound – Low Income Home Repairs
• Pierce College Foundation – Computer Clubhouse
• Lakewood Lions – Springbrook Park
• City of Lakewood – Springbrook Park
• LASA Lakewood Area Shelter Association
• Greater lakes Mental Health Foundation – ”Cops” Program
• Emergency Food Network
• Rally Point 6-Veterans Services

Total 2015 Distribution: $23,500
To date, the Foundation has made more than $76,000 in community grants, $25,000 in student scholarships, and facilitated more the $300,000 in specific community projects.

Lakewood Community Foundation Fund
Mission Statement: To provide funds to benefit the Lakewood Community through a permanent endowment.
Vision: Connecting donors with causes that make Lakewood a desirable community in which to live, work and play.

The Foundation fund is $798,157 as of June 30, 2014.

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The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund is pleased to announce it has approved and distributed $13,000 in grants benefiting the Lakewood community for 2014. Beneficiaries are:

The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) is currently a $800,000 dollar endowment raised by citizens and businesses in Lakewood desiring to keep Lakewood a wonderful community in which to live work and play. The fund allows us a way to give back to our community for the exceptional opportunities and quality of life Lakewood provides. The needs of the most unfortunate among us are great and at times, overpowering. We can to make a difference in the lives of our fellow citizens through the Foundation.

To donate or apply for a grant write to:
Lakewood Community Foundation Fund
A fund of Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
P O Box 99190 
Lakewood, WA 98499

The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) is currently a $800,000 permanent endowment raised by citizens and businesses in Lakewood desiring to ensure that Lakewood remains a wonderful community in which to live, work and play. The fund is intended to provide funding to give back to the community for the exceptional opportunities and quality of life in Lakewood enjoyed by our more fortunate residents. LCFF is an endowment for Lakewood’s future. In 2015 LCFF will award $15,000 in grant funding to promote an improved community in Lakewood.

Non-profit organizations with a focus on Lakewood are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate outcomes provided by grant funding that will measurably improve quality of life in Lakewood.  Applicants must be a 501(c) (3) pubic charity, or present a capacity to partner with a 501(c) (3) agency. Collaborations among organizations applying for a grant, or linking separate applicants for grants in coordinated projects to improve living, working, or recreational conditions in Lakewood quality are encouraged.

Applications must be received by April 1, 2015 to be considered. It can also be accessed from the frequently asked questions page. Completed grant applications may be delivered to 5127 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 or mailed to P.O. Box 99190, Lakewood, WA 98496.

For additional questions on the purpose of the grant or the application process, please contact Lakewood Community Foundation Fund's Dave Betz at (253) 588-2132.