Korum for Kids,
What it does,
Who it helps.         

The Korum for Kids Foundation was established to promote and improve the health, welfare future of young people though donations to qualified organizations.

The Korum for Kids Foundation is a private foundation that works to help meet the needs of nonprofit organizations. The Korum for Kids Foundation was established to promote and improve the health, welfare and future of young people through donations to qualified organizations.

How to  apply for a donation:        

1. The Korum for Kids Foundation is administered by the Korum for Kids Foundation Committee. Proposals are reveiwed on an ongoing basis and grants are awarded throughout the year. There is no calendar deadline for applications.

2. All information should be clear and concise. Brevity is appreciated and elaborate presentations are discouraged. Please limit your application to one or two pages.

3. Please submit an original and six copies of the application and any attachments.

4. The Foundation Committee may determine that additional information is needed.

5. The Foundation Committee may request a visit with a representative at the applicant's organization.   

6. In the event of an emergency, application criteria may be waived by the Foundation Committee.

7. Additional application forms may be obtained from the Korum for Kids Foundation: P.O. Box 538, Puyallup, WA 98371-4161        

 Please submit an application by mail, call 253-286-5201, or click here to obtain an application.  

100 River Road & Meridian
Puyallup, Washington 98371-4161

              Guidelines    

1. Applications are considered only from organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Service code and are not private foundations as defined in that code.

2. Donations ordinarily are made to benefit youths who are high school age or younger.

3. Applications are considered from qualified institutions engaged in charitable, cultural, health and human services, educational and recreational work.

4. Donations will be awarded primarily to organizations located in and benefiting residents in Pierce and South King County.

5. Donations to national organizations conducting local fund drives will be made only for specific programs within Pierce and South King County or within Washington state.

6. Generally, commitments are made for donations that encourage community involvement and are joined with matching funds, public, private or both sources.

7. Generally, only one contribution will be made per year to an organization.