Good Grief

EIN 88-0869253 Β· WA Β· NTEE P81

Invitation only Typical grant ~$300 Funds in WA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Good Grief based in WA paid 25 grants totaling $8.8K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $128 to $923, with a median of $300. Its largest recipients included BRENDA LIDER, LIZ BOLITHO, and PAT HUSAR. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$20,313
Giving (latest yr)
$8,767
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$300
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Brenda Lider$1,846
  • Liz Bolitho$1,000
  • Pat Husar$910
  • Gail Chambers$856
  • Evelyn King$825

Where grants went

  • Washington$8,767 Β· 25 grants

Grants Paid (25)

Brenda Lider
Belfair, WA
Assistance W Property Tax
$923
Brenda Lider
Belfair, WA
Assistance W Property Tax
$923
Liz Bolitho
Belfiar, WA
Contribution Provided
$500
Liz Bolitho
Belfair, WA
Contribution Provided
$500
Pat Husar
Belfair, WA
Contribution Provided
$455
Pat Husar
Belfair, WA
Contribution Provided
$455
Lynn Gerard
Shelton, WA
Contribution Provided
$400
Lynn Gerard
Shelton, WA
Contribution Provided
$400
Nikki Intenmann
Shelton, WA
Contribution Provided
$375
Nikki Intenmann
Shelton, WA
Contribution Provided
$375
Arlyne Fullerton
Shelton, WA
Contribution Provided
$300
Gail Chambers
Shelton, WA
Contribution Provided
$300

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Good Grief does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Good Grief is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

In its most recent filing, Good Grief reported 25 itemized grants totaling $8.8K. Individual grants ranged from $128 to $923 (median $300).

Recent recipients include BRENDA LIDER, LIZ BOLITHO, PAT HUSAR, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Good Grief is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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