Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations Grants

The grant program of The Legacy Foundations and its constituent funds—Ruth Foundation, Whisper Foundation, Windows of Hope Foundation, and Skylight Foundation—aim to support non-profit organizations in their efforts to improve community well-being. Through these grants, each foundation targets specific causes within their geographical focus.

• The Ruth Foundation emphasizes animal welfare, marine life preservation, and selected homelessness initiatives primarily in Pierce County, Washington.
• The Whisper Foundation focuses on enhancing quality of life and fostering positive changes for the under-served in Pierce County, Washington, with grants exceeding $50,000. Its priority areas include animal welfare, education, health, and social services.
• The Windows of Hope Foundation, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, supports efforts in Pierce County, Washington, to better the community through social services, senior services, youth programs, homelessness solutions, health and wellness, and education.
• The Skylight Foundation is committed to the improvement and health of the greater Los Angeles, California community, supporting well-managed programs in social services, education, health and wellness, and youth programs.