The Kirkland Community Foundation honors the generosity and leadership of Dick and Nancy Gode and their family, whose support has made the new picnic shelter at O.O. Denny Park a reality. Rooted in Kirkland The Gode family first settled on the shores of Lake Washington in 1965.  It was here in Kirkland that they raised […]

Back in April, neighbors from across Kirkland came together for For the Love of Kirkland, a community gathering dedicated to what unites us: our shared love for this city and the people who make it home. In a season when national conversations can feel divided, this event offered a refreshing reminder that here in Kirkland, […]

    Business Partner Toolkit Ignite Kirkland 2025 A professional set of resources to help partners amplify the campaign, inspire giving, and support local nonprofits across Kirkland. ➜ Download Logos & Posters View Toolkit   Welcome & Thank You Thank you for your partnership in the Kirkland Community Foundation’s annual Ignite Kirkland community giving campaign! […]

Are you a Kirkland teen who wants to make a difference? Here’s your chance to help shape the future of our community! The Kirkland Community Foundation is recruiting teens ages 14–17 to join the Ignite Kirkland 2025 Youth Task Force — a one-day, hands-on opportunity to make a difference by helping decide how local nonprofits […]

There’s nothing quite like a crisp, sunny September day in Kirkland—especially when it’s spent outdoors. In mid-September, we had the pleasure of joining longtime resident Janet Hill for a celebratory visit to North Kirkland Community Center Park and North Rose Hill Woodlands Park, where her family’s generosity is making a lasting impact. Janet and her […]

Each August, communities across the country recognize DAF Awareness Week—a time to highlight one of the most popular and powerful ways people give back: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). DAFs allow you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to the causes you care about most—either right away or over […]

With compassion and creativity, the Amazon donation is helping the Kirkland Temporary Parking Pilot change lives.” — Carmin Dalziel Kirkland Community Foundation is grateful to have facilitated a generous donation from Amazon that is already making a big difference in our community. This support helped launch the City of Kirkland’s Temporary Parking Pilot Program.   The […]

The Builders Circle is a group of visionary donors laying the foundation for Kirkland’s future—investing in the infrastructure our community needs to thrive At the Kirkland Community Foundation, we’re not just responding to immediate needs—we’re building capacity for long-term impact. While an endowment remains a future goal, our Founders Campaign and Builders Circle are the […]

Summer Hunger Is Real for Kirkland Kids This spring, thanks to our generous donor community, we came together to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Through our Morning Matters campaign, we helped stock breakfast shelves at local shelters—because we know even something as simple as a bowl of cereal can bring comfort, dignity, and hope. We […]

Ignite Kirkland: An Invitation to Local Businesses to Spark Community Impact What if your business could help shape the future of Kirkland—one local nonprofit project at a time? This fall, Ignite Kirkland returns for its second year, and we’re inviting local businesses to join us.   Your business can be a powerful sponsor partner fueling a […]

The Kirkland Community Foundation is on a mission to deepen our impact—and we’re looking for passionate, creative partners to help us get there with their marketing skills.   As we grow, so does our need to tell meaningful stories, build awareness, and connect more people with the causes they care about. If you have experience in […]

Here’s an update on the spark ignited by For the Love of Kirkland, the community event we hosted in April to celebrate what we love about our city and imagine what could make it even better. Whether you joined us in person or are just learning about it now, the ideas and energy from that […]

Kirkland’s lakefront beaches—are some of the most beloved places in our community. They are where we gather with neighbors, teach our kids to swim, launch paddle boards at sunrise, and linger over sunsets. They are free, open, and welcoming to all.  Our beached truly are some of the most accessible and joy-filled spaces in our […]

A Legacy of Care I wasn’t living in Kirkland yet during the height of the pandemic—but the stories I’ve heard since are nothing short of inspiring. When schools closed and jobs were lost, this community came together in remarkable ways to make sure children and families had enough to eat. That legacy of compassion and […]

“Community is not found—it is built. And the builders are the ones who believe in something greater than themselves.” Help Us Build the Foundation That Builds Kirkland At the Kirkland Community Foundation (KCF), we believe a strong community starts with a strong foundation—one that’s built to last. That’s why we launched the Builder Circle, a […]

Date: April 10, 2025 Location: Lake Washington High School Hosted by: Kirkland Community Foundation A Community Comes Together On April 10, more than 100 Kirkland neighbors came together to celebrate what they love about our city—and imagine bold new ways to make it even better. Led by nationally acclaimed placemaking expert and author Peter Kageyama, […]

At Kirkland Community Foundation, we believe that small grants can create powerful ripples in our community. One recent example comes from Tennis Outreach Program (TOPS)—one of the 26 nonprofits impacted by the Ignite Kirkland grant program. With an award of just $600, TOPS was grateful—not just for the funding, but for the deeper connection to […]

The Ignite Kirkland Giving Campaign is a shining testament to the power of community and collaboration. Launched by the Kirkland Community Foundation, the campaign brought together residents, local organizations, and businesses to support transformative initiatives across the city. From the outset, the Ignite Kirkland Giving Campaign aimed to empower local nonprofits and address pressing community […]