The Nisqually Indian Tribe of Olympia, Washington, awarded more than $1.3 million in operational funding to more than 160 local agencies and organizations as part of its 2025 Charitable and Local Government Program.
Over the past 10 years, the tribe has contributed more than $16 million to local charities and community partners through the program.
“Every organization we support reflects the spirit of partnership that defines our community,” Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Ken Choke said in a statement. “When we invest in their work, we invest in the future of our families, our neighbors, and the generations still to come.”
Each year, a portion of gaming revenue generated by the Nisqually Red Wind Casino in Olympia is directed to nonprofit organizations, scholarship initiatives, and community-based programs. Funding is allocated through a competitive application process designed to support organizations that provide essential services and resources across the region.
The program prioritizes 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas such as public safety, youth services, community health, cultural preservation, veterans’ support, and environmental stewardship. By investing in these sectors, the Nisqually Tribe “reinforces the foundation of local communities and ensure that future generations benefit from strong, sustainable support systems,” a news release stated.
Among this year’s recipients is All Kids Win, a nonprofit that provides weekend meals to students in Thurston County who may otherwise face hunger. The organization supports more than 1,000 students each week, across 49 schools including middle and high schools in North Thurston, Tumwater, and Olympia; K-8 students at Wa He Lut Indian School; and K-12 students in Tenino, Rainier, Yelm, and Rochester.
“Nisqually’s Charitable Program plays a vital role in helping us serve food-insecure students throughout Thurston County,” said All Kids Win Co-Board Chair Elect Matthew Klifman. ”We are deeply grateful for the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s continued support and proud to partner with them in providing weekend meals for local students. For more than 20 years, this program has thrived thanks to generous community contributions and steadfast partners like Nisqually’s Charitable Program.”
