MISSION

to provide educational opportunities

to Thurston County residents.

                                                                 
Olympia Tumwater Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It was established in 1950 by local citizens and descendents of Leopold F. Schmidt, founder of the Olympia Brewing Company.

The Foundation is the largest, private source of scholarships for Thurston County high school students attending institutions of higher learning in the state of Washington. Since 1966, the program has aided more than 350 local students with approximately

                                                      $850,000 applied toward their continuing

                                                      educations.
 

The Foundation owns and operates Tumwater Falls Park and the historic Schmidt House, making them available for public use and enjoyment.

Learn more about the development of the first settlement along the banks of the Deschutes River. Now playing on video outside the Foundation's office.

Here are all of the important forms you may need!

Annual Business of the Year Award
Annual Counselor of the Year Award
Schmidt House Rental Packet
Investing in Our Community