 The October Digital Newsletter highlights our annual Celebration of Skagit Philanthropy event, where donors, sponsors, friends, and nonprofit partners gathered to celebrate local impact and hear firsthand from 15 nonprofit partners about the difference donor support makes across Skagit County. The evening concluded with two $2,500 Attendee Raffle Grants, made possible by Chad Fisher Construction and Bill Webb, awarded to Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group and Family Promise of North Sound.
SCF's Board of Directors is growing with our newest addition: Sean Bartlett, a retired U.S. Naval Flight Officer. With 15+ years serving in the US Navy, followed by volunteer commitments to several nonprofits within the Skagit County community, Sean is excited to connect with people, serve others, and contribute to something larger than himself. We're excited to kick off another year of giving with the Anacortes Women's Giving Circle (AWGC) Fall Membership & Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, October 28th at 6pm at Seafarer's Memorial Park! Come connect with other community-minded women, become a member, and help choose the theme for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞. On Tuesday, November 3rd from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., the Northwest Estate Planning Council will host a Lunch & Learn featuring educational resources and a panel discussion with local professionals. Registration is required, and space is limited. Once we reach capacity, all additional registrations will be waitlisted. Read the full October Digital Newsletter here.
0 Comments
 In our September Digital Newsletter, we share SCF's 2025 Annual Impact Report, stories of what our community made possible through generosity, partnership, and trust. This impact belongs to the many donors, nonprofits, volunteers, and neighbors who continue to invest in Skagit County.
The SCF team is expanding, and we are excited to announce our new Administrative & Operations Coordinator, Cammie Chavez. Cammie brings more than four years of professional experience in the local nonprofit sector and enjoys building relationships with individuals and organizations who share her passion for community service. The McIntyre Hall Local Performing Arts Grant Cycle is now open. Local nonprofit performing arts organizations, including school-affiliated groups, are invited to apply for funding to support their venue expenses and performance fees at McIntyre Hall. Learn more and submit your application today. A few spots remain for our September 10th SCF Nonprofit Education Seminar, Endowments Q&A: Ask the CPA with Keaton Wersen. Register today to join this free educational session for nonprofit leaders. Read the full September Digital Newsletter here.  In our August Digital Newsletter, we share the story of a donor who partnered with SCF to support the nonprofit organizations they care about most. Through a personalized giving approach, they found a meaningful way to strengthen the causes closest to their heart while maximizing their charitable impact. Read their story and discover how we can help you achieve your philanthropic goals.
The McIntyre Hall Local Performing Arts Grant Cycle is now open. Local nonprofit performing arts organizations, including school-affiliated groups, are invited to apply for funding to support their venue expenses and performance fees at McIntyre Hall. Learn more and submit your application today. A few spots remain for our September 10th SCF Nonprofit Educational Seminar, Endowments Q&A: Ask the CPA with Keaton Wersen. Register today to join this free educational session for nonprofit leaders. Read the full August Digital Newsletter here.  In our July Digital Newsletter we are honored to share the story of The David L. Snelson Skagit Conservation & Wildlife Legacy Fund. Established in memory of longtime Skagit resident David L. Snelson, the fund reflects his deep love for wildlife and the forest he cherished. Through his legacy gift, his impact will continue to benefit the causes that meant the most to him for generations. Read the full story in the link below.
The McIntyre Local Performing Arts Grant Cycle opens on August 1st. Local nonprofit performing arts organizations including school-affiliated groups, are encouraged to apply for funding to help cover venue expenses and performance fees at McIntyre Hall. Learn more about the program and submit an application. Join our team! Skagit Community Foundation is hiring an Administrative & Operations Coordinator, a vital role that helps keep our daily operations running smoothly and supports our mission of serving the community with excellence. Learn more about the position and apply today. Read the full July Digital Newsletter here.  In our June Digital Newsletter we are excited to share that thanks to the generosity of our donors and the leadership of our Board of Directors, SCF's 2026 Annual Grant Cycle awarded $666,881 to 71 nonprofit organizations serving Skagit County. These investments help strengthen our community by supporting vital work in food security, homelessness and behavioral health, education, public safety, animal welfare, youth development, and more.
SCF is proud to announce the creation of the Bow Food Pantry Designated Fund, a new charitable fund dedicated to supporting food access and essential household needs for individuals and families in the Bow community and surrounding areas. Lean more about this partnership and its impact. Congratulations to all of the 2026 SCF Scholarship Recipients! So far this year we have supported 23 new students and we are not done yet, with two additional scholarships whose recipients will be determined later this year. Join our team! We are excited to share that SCF is hiring an Administrative & Operations Coordinator: a key role that helps keep our day-to-day work running smoothly and ensures that our team can continue serving the community with excellence. Learn more and apply. Read the full June Digital Newsletter here.  In our May Digital Newsletter we celebrate the 2026 Anacortes Women's Giving Circle Grant Awards. This year AWGC awarded $43,000 to 5 Anacortes nonprofit organizations supporting the theme Strengthening Children, Youth, and Families: supporting the well-being and success of young people and the families who raise them.
Join our team! We are excited to share that SCF is hiring an Administrative & Operations Coordinator: a key role that helps keep our day-to-day work running smoothly and ensures that our team can continue serving the community with excellence. Learn more and apply. Read our full May Digital Newsletter here.  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.  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. |
- Home
- Give
- About Us
- Info + Opportunities
- Grantmaking
-
Scholarships
- Semillas de Esperanza Scholarship
- Sidney S. McIntyre Sr. Scholarship
- Skagit Women in Business Scholarship
- Roger & Lea Rae Reep Scholarship
- Helen & Keith Barrett Scholarship
- COV: Dream Big Scholarship
- Allen Lowe Memorial Scholarship
- Skagit Co Firefighters Assoc Scholarship
- Clarence & Eileen Summers Scholarship
- Alice Sauve/P.E.O. Chapter G.B. Scholarship
- Virginia Carlson Scholarship
- Sandra Noblet Scholarship
- James Beckner, MD Scholarship
- Donate Now
- Contact
Phone: 360-419-3181 | Physical Address: 1220 Memorial Hwy, Suite C in Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1763
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
The Skagit Community Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization incorporated in the
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.
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.