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Kuni Foundation advances groundbreaking cancer research and IDD inclusion through $3 million in grants
Vancouver, Wash. — June 1, 2026 — Kuni Foundation awarded more than $3 million through its 2026 spring grant cycle to community partners serving rural and urban communities across Washington and Oregon. “Transformative progress begins with bold ideas and the people courageous enough to pursue them,” said Angela Hult, President of
Kuni Foundation grants more than $4.5 million to expand and sustain inclusive housing, advance impactful cancer and disability research
Vancouver, Wash. — Dec. 16, 2025 — Amid historic federal funding cuts and ongoing uncertainty, the Kuni Foundation has awarded more than $4.5 million to community partners across Washington and Oregon. This represents a 42% increase in funding compared to the Foundation’s fall 2024 grant cycle. “We’re energized by the
Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Local researchers driving global impact
Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers a moment to reflect on progress and recommit to advancing cancer research and care. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are fortunate to live in a region that is driving and defining the future of cancer innovation. The Kuni Foundation is honored to
A playground that unites and inspires
Fruit Valley Park in Vancouver, Washington, spans six acres and serves more than 1,000 households, a central gathering space known for its natural beauty, community garden, and movie nights. The well-loved playground needed replacement, and the Kuni Foundation worked collaboratively with the City of Vancouver to reimagine the space with
Kuni Foundation awards $13.4 million to advance IDD inclusion and cancer research across the Pacific Northwest
Funding deepens ongoing commitment to accelerate inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and world-class cancer studies in Washington and Oregon Vancouver, Wash. — June 11, 2025 — In its largest Spring Grant Cycle to date, the Kuni Foundation awarded more than $13.4 million to support bold innovation in
Oregon Health & Science University and Kuni Foundation celebrate $20 million philanthropic milestone funding world-class cancer research
This month OHSU celebrated a major milestone in our partnership to end cancer. Since 2020 the Kuni Foundation has supported OHSU cancer researchers through $20 million in philanthropic funding through 34 grants across 18 departments in addition to two endowed chairs established in its lung and prostate cancer departments. We’re