In 1992, all 32 state community and technical colleges in Washington State were contacted to obtain information on the characteristics and activities of the non-profit foundations which have been, or are being, established at each institution. Selected findings include the following: (1) a total of 25 foundations were established between 1963 and 1991; (2) 20 of the colleges had a formal agreement with the foundation that sets forth the terms of their relationship; (3) 14 respondents reported that their foundations were engaged in annual fundraising campaigns (other than capital projects), with goals ranging from $20,000 to $400,000 per year; (4) five colleges had established major capital projects with goals ranging from $200,000 to $2.1 million; (5) 14 foundations solicited funds through personal contact and direct mail, 7 through personal contact only, 6 undertook phone campaigns, and 4 used all 3 methods; (6) 7 foundations maintained planned giving programs; (7) auctions, endowment challenges, a wine tasting festival, and a summer musical were among the most successful fundraising projects; (8) foundations reported that 50% of donations came from individuals, 16% from businesses, and 14% from corporations; (9) 24 foundations maintained student scholarship programs, and 19 held endowment funds; (10) 18 foundations utilized certificates of deposit while 13 invested in securities; (11) 10 foundations reported total assets in excess of $1 million; (12) only five of the colleges with foundations reported having alumni associations; and (13) 23 respondents stated that the college president serves on the foundation board. Detailed results by institution, narrative descriptions of each foundation provided by respondents, and a directory of the 25 foundations are included. (PAA)