 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.
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 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.  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. |
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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.