At the Lakewood City Council meeting of November 7, 2016, Dave Betz was presented a plaque honoring his time and commitment to the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund. Dave has served on the board for well over 10 years, and served as president of the board for the bulk of that time. His enthusiasm and drive to grow the LCFF have been instrumental in the dramatic increases to the fund's size. The value of the LCFF has doubled during his tenure. As a result of this success, the LCFF has been able to expand grants considerably, reaching $14,000 in the most recent year, with the total value of the fund rising to over $800,000.

During the building of the Fund's website (lakewoodfoundation.org), Dave promoted the phrase "barbell community" to describe Lakewood. On one end of the barbell are the poor of our community. On the other are the lakefront owners and the wealthy of Lakewood. It is the goal of the LCFF to help the poor move up the scale.

Dave has also been known to say that "the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund is the best kept secret in Lakewood." Dave has spent more than 10 years trying to change that, one donation at a time.

Thanks, Dave!

• 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.

Click here for a detailed analysis.

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