Round Up Application

The Goose Community Grocer, which is owned by Goosefoot Community Fund, provides opportunities for nonprofit, community-based organizations on Whidbey to raise funds through donations made by customers. When shoppers pay for their groceries, they will be prompted to “round up” their total purchase. The amount of the “round up” will go to the designated charity of the month.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the Charitable Giving Committee of Goosefoot will make selections on a periodic basis, according to Goosefoot’s annual priorities and emergent community needs. Please note, because of Goosefoot’s specific charitable purposes and designation by the IRS as a Type 1 Supporting nonprofit organization, it has been determined that nonsecular organizations, arts organizations, and private schools are ineligible for selection. If your organization falls into these categories, we will not be able to accept your application. Applications will only be considered if the organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and its programs or project addresses one or more of our charitable purposes below:

• Growing local businesses and/or the local economy
• Addressing the needs of community members
• Preserving great places
• Connecting neighbors in ways that promote stronger community ties

We will also give positive consideration to organizations demonstrating a strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in their leadership and activities.

Even if your organization does fulfill these criteria, please know it may still not be chosen if the Committee determines that other organizations better fit the range of concerns Goosefoot is prioritizing at any given time. If your organization does not rise to the top, please know it has nothing to do with the worthiness of your efforts and mission (which we applaud!), but rather, because of other factors we are trying to weigh and balance with as much care and attention as we can.

Applications will be kept on file indefinitely, meaning applicants do not need to re-apply unless they want to make any updates regarding their organization or focus of their programs.

Selected organizations will be contacted directly. Those organizations are encouraged to promote their Round Up month and will have a designated amount of space at The Goose to advertise their participation. Note that “Round Ups” made at the cash registers are considered for tax deduction purposes as direct contributions from customers to the selected recipient.

Applications may be submitted electronically below, or may download a print version here and mailed or delivered to:

Mailing Address:
Mariah Beard, Administrative Coordinator
Goosefoot Community Fund
PO Box 114
Langley, WA 98260

Physical Address:
Goosefoot
2812 Meinhold Road
Langley, WA 98260

If you have any questions, please contact Mariah Beard at [email protected] or (360) 321-4145.