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. “These grants reflect […]
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 depth and breadth of the […]
Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Transforming cancer care across the Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a global leader in cancer research, home to innovative science and transformational studies across our region. Yet not all communities benefit equally from these advances. Native American and Alaska Native communities throughout Washington and Oregon face higher rates of cancer diagnoses than the general population—and, in Washington, a higher rate of death from […]
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 partner with world-class cancer researchers […]
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Accelerating Innovation
Cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in children, and for those diagnosed with aggressive bone sarcomas such as Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma, survival rates have not improved in decades. These cancers often return after treatment, spreading to distant parts of the body and leaving children and families with few options. Across the Pacific […]
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 cancer research and greater inclusion […]
An evening of community, compassion and hope with the University of Washington Medicine
Surrounded by Dale Chihuly’s inspiring glass artwork, an equally inspiring capacity crowd came together on April 18 for the University of Washington Medicine’s annual Spring Soirée. Speakers including university leaders, researchers and UW Medicine patients all helped evoke a hopeful future, celebrating the power of medical research and philanthropy to create a better, healthier community […]
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 honored to support the diverse […]
Kuni Foundation Awards $11.3 million to Washington and Oregon Nonprofits
Funding accelerates inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and revolutionary cancer research. From a documentary film on Autism to a first-in-the-world clinical trial for children’s leukemia, the Kuni Foundation’s recent round of funding is powering potential through grants, advocacy and program related investments. A full list of funded organizations can be found here. […]
Kuni Foundation Awards $2.5 million to Advance IDD Housing Options and Catalytic Cancer Research
Funded projects include renovations to assist in aging in place for residents with IDD, the use of artificial intelligence to detect skin cancer and an exciting homeownership pilot project for neurodiverse adults. The Kuni Foundation awarded more than $2.5 million during the organization’s most recent round of grantmaking to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research and inclusive, […]