The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation reorganized into four new legacy foundations that represent the individual passions and interests of the board members, while preserving the values of the Milgard family. The foundation names are the Ruth Foundation, Skylight Foundation, Whisper Foundation, and Windows of Hope Foundation. 

Our goal is to support a wide variety of organizations that serve our communities. We believe this is a way for the family to give back and continue to educate their descendants on the value of customer service. This Foundation supports well-managed non-profit projects and programs that focus on the health of the community. 

Grants will be awarded to organizations that work to improve quality of life and impact a positive change in the community. 

You will be prompted to take an eligibility quiz to ensure your request is directed to the appropriate foundation. The questions include the state of operation, the focus area, the amount requested, and whether or not the grant serves the Pierce County, WA area.

Once the eligibility quiz has been completed, submitting a LOI to the appropriate foundation(s) via our grant portal is the next step in the application process.

There is no deadline for submitting a LOI. Our foundation board reviews the LOI’s on an ongoing basis, but we ask that you allow 12-16 weeks for a response.

You will be notified via email either declining your request or inviting you to submit a full application.