Skip to main content

About Daffodil Scholarship Foundation

Providing continuing higher education scholarships to members of the Daffodil Festival Royal Court.

The Daffodil Scholarship Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 91-1027635) dedicated to providing scholarships to the high school seniors of the Royal Court who represent various schools within Pierce County. While we work closely with the Daffodil Festival, the Foundation is a distinct and separate organization focused solely on providing these educational scholarships.

The Royal Court currently consists of one Queen and twenty-three Princesses who serve as ambassadors for their schools and communities.

Graduates celebrating at a commencement ceremony

Our Mission: Empowering Pierce County's Future Leaders

The Daffodil Scholarship Foundation was established with a simple yet powerful mission: to remove financial barriers and empower students to achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of the Daffodil Festival Royal Court members -- a select group of student leaders representing diverse high schools across Pierce County. These individuals serve as inspiring ambassadors for their communities.

Our core objective is to offer an education scholarship to each member of the Royal Court, primarily directed towards tuition costs at their chosen college, technical college, or university. By investing in their education, we help these young leaders achieve their dreams and cultivate a brighter future for themselves and our communities.

Our board

Melanie Stambaugh Babst
President
Connie Wekell
Vice President
Kristina Stambaugh-Coons
Secretary
Nathan Coons
Treasurer
Josh Babst
Member
Madison Newberry
Member
Anitra Sudderth
Member
Bob Sudderth
Member

Our History

The Daffodil Scholarship Foundation was established to support the educational aspirations of the young women who represent their schools and communities as part of the Daffodil Festival Royal Court.

Each year, we work diligently to provide scholarships that help these exceptional students pursue higher education and achieve their dreams.

Tax-Exempt Status

The Daffodil Scholarship Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Tax ID: 91-1027635

Mailing Address: PO Box 1461, Sumner WA 98390

All donations to the foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.