 In our 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 we provide updates on the Skagit Disaster Relief Fund. Learn about how SCF deployed $1,366,961.70 in disaster relief and recovery support following the December 2025 Skagit River flooding and how we are transitioning to long-term stability efforts.
Learn more about two opportunities: PSE Foundations 2026 Competitive Grant Program and the 2026 Skagit Lead and Serve Expo. Read our full 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 here.
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 In our March Digital Newsletter we are excited to share about our newest fund, The Skagit County Professional Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The Benevolent Fund exists to support firefighters and their families through illness, injury, death, or other significant life challenges. The Skagit County Firefighters Benevolent Scholarship Fund supports two distinct scholarship opportunities:
1. Support for Firefighters and Their Families 2. Investing in the Next Generation of First Responders Learn more about how to support this fund at www.skagitcf.org/firefighters Receive updates on Skagit Disaster Relief Recovery including Flood-Affected Business Grant Opportunities: Burlington & Edison Flood-Affected Business Grants, Mount Vernon Flood-Affected Business Grants, & Sedro-Woolley, Hamilton, Lyman, Concrete, Marblemount & Rockport Flood-Affected Business Grants. Skagit County Flood-Affected Farm Grant Opportunity & Support for Displaced Families. SCF Scholarships are OPEN. Learn more and apply a www.skagitcf.org/scholarships. Read the full 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 here.  In our February Digital Newsletter we reflect on the extraordinary past year and share updates on what lies ahead for SCF.
Receive updates on Skagit Disaster Relief, how immediate relief and long-term recovery is progressing. Learn more about the Skagit County Farm Flood Relief Program, established with Northwest Agriculture Business Center and how to apply. SCF's Annual Grant Cycle closed on February 1, with 171 applications submitted by nonprofit organizations serving Skagit County. We’re thankful for this strong community response and look forward to reviewing each request with our community partners and our Board of Directors. Read our full February Digital Newsletter here.  Additional Skagit Disaster Relief Fund dollars have been deployed to support:
Phase 2 & Phase 3 needs:
To learn more about our response efforts and how the Disaster Relief Fund is being deployed, we invite you to read our Skagit Disaster Relief Update #3 Newsletter.  SCF is welcoming in 2026 with our January Digital Newsletter. This month we feature:
The Help Me Grow Skagit Fund which was established to sustain the collaborative work of Help Me Grow Skagit, led by the Children’s Council of Skagit County. This fund ensures that families with young children continue to benefit from a coordinated system of resources, support, and meaningful community connection. SCF continues its flood recovery efforts, including support through the Skagit Disaster Relief Hotel Lodging Program. As additional programs and resources are made available, updates will be shared on an ongoing basis. For the most current information, please visit www.skagitcf.org/disaster-relief Applications are currently being accepted for The Anacortes Women's Giving Circle and SCF's 2026 Annual Grant Cycle. Applications will remain open through the end of January. We encourage eligible organizations to apply. Read the full January Digital Newsletter here.  Together Through the Holidays: Progress with the Skagit Disaster Relief Fund
Thanks to generous donor support, Skagit Community Foundation has been able to deploy disaster relief funds quickly and thoughtfully, addressing immediate needs while remaining responsive as conditions continue to evolve. Additional grants will be awarded in the coming weeks, with the SCF Board of Directors continuing to meet regularly with staff to adapt and refine our disaster relief strategy as new information and needs emerge. A key milestone in this work is the launch of the 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, designed to support individuals and families who remain displaced by the floods. More information on this program is shared below. Read the updated Skagit Disaster Relief newsletter here.  Skagit Community Foundation Activates Disaster Relief Fund
We are currently facing an unprecedented flood emergency in Skagit County, with projections indicating levels that may exceed historical records. In response, SCF has activated the Skagit Disaster Relief Fund to help address the urgent and emerging needs of our community. While we hope for the best, SCF has long prepared for moments like this. Recognizing that disasters in our region are a matter of when, not if, we have carefully stewarded this fund so that resources are ready for rapid, coordinated support when our community needs it most. To donate or learn more about our response efforts and how the Disaster Relief Fund is being deployed, we invite you to read our Skagit Disaster Relief Newsletter here.  As we celebrate the holiday season and reflect on the generosity of our community, we’re excited to share our 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, filled with meaningful updates.
Learn more about the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 (𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐅), a giving circle created to honor the lasting impact of local artist and community builder Mark Iverson. SCF has developed a new 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞, offering current information on food banks and meal programs throughout Skagit County. Learn more about two grant opportunities: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 & 𝐒𝐂𝐅'𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞. Read the full December Newsletter here.  We’re kicking off November with exciting updates and inspiring stories in our 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 .
This month, we’re proud to announce the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐜𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 awarded $𝟐𝟏𝟖,𝟐𝟗𝟔 to 17 local organizations. The impact of these grants shines through in programs like the 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏-𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒓, where students are finding their voices and building confidence through the arts. We are delighted to welcome 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, Executive Director of Finance at the Mount Vernon School District, as the newest member of the SCF Board of Directors. Read more about Jennifer The 𝐒𝐂𝐅 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 and the 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 are now open for applications. Don't miss our final 2025 𝑵𝒐𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 - 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 & 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍. We are delighted to offer a panel discussion with local funders, providing a unique opportunity to hear directly from those engaged in philanthropy and gain insight into their priorities and motivations in charitable giving. Register today. Read the full Digital Newsletter here  We’re celebrating fall with inspiring stories and opportunities in our 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.
This issue highlights the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲, where donors and nonprofits came together to honor the spirit of giving across our community. Join us at the 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟 & 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 on 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 23𝒓𝒅, where members will select this year’s giving theme. We are pleased to welcome 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤 as SCF’s newest board member. He brings a wealth of community experience and a passion for strengthening Skagit. Coming in December is our 𝑵𝒐𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 - 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 & 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍. Registration is open. Read the full October newsletter HERE |
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State of Washington and is exempt from federal income tax under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Tax ID (EIN) #91-1572414.
© 2026 The Skagit Community Foundation. All rights reserved.