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 […]
Creating pathways to employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Since the U.S. first recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month in 1945, systemic barriers and inequities have persisted despite decades of advocacy and progress. Today, for example, the unemployment rate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) remains nearly twice as high as for those without disabilities. Across Washington and Oregon, 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 a focus on inclusive design […]
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 […]
Centering inclusion: Sabin CDC and partners advance affordable housing for people with IDD
Sabin Community Development Corporation (CDC) recently hosted an engaging roundtable at its Center of Joy in Northeast Portland to highlight recent work with Portland State University (PSU) and other housing efforts. Graduate students from PSU’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) Program kicked off the gathering with a presentation of their feasibility study, analyzing […]
How Parkview Services built a brighter future for Eddie — and paved the way for inclusive housing solutions
When Eddie was at risk of losing his home of 10 years, he and his family turned to Parkview Services. The nonprofit — dedicated to creating inclusive housing solutions that promote stability, opportunity and community — had worked with Eddie as a long-time client. As one of Washington state’s leading nonprofit affordable housing developers for […]
Empowering Potential: Disability Employment Awareness
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) have unique skills and perspectives that benefit employers, yet the unemployment rate for people with IDDs is more than double the rate of their neurotypical peers. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the value and talent employees with IDD contribute to America’s workplaces and economy. To […]
2024 Transformation Grant Cycle is Open
Advancing Opportunity and Inclusion for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities We are excited to announce the Kuni Foundation’s 2024 Transformation Grants cycle. The lack of quality, affordable housing options for adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has reached a crisis in the United States. The Transformation Grants Program reflects our commitment to […]
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. […]