Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
Seattle Foundation’s largest recent grants show a mix of scholarship endowments, housing, and community-serving operating support. In 2024, it gave $3,117,567 to Skagit Valley College Foundation for the SS McIntyre Jr. Scholarship Fund and $3,094,445 to The Skagit Community Foundation for the Sidney S. McIntyre Sr. Scholarship Fund, alongside a $1,708,757 award to King County Department of Community & Human Services for Trueblood IV Housing. That blend fits a broader pattern of funding that reaches schools, housing providers, Indigenous-led services, and regional intermediaries. The foundation also supported Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services with $1,641,514 for The Nest Implementation, Year 1, and made a $1,500,000 grant to YMCA of Greater Seattle for the acquisition of the Beebee property on Orcas Island as an addition to Camp Orkila. Its recent grants include endowment support for Fulcrum Foundation’s early childhood education work, general support for United Way of King County, and program-specific funding for health, climate, and civic infrastructure. Seattle Foundation operates as a community foundation with both grantmaking and donor-advised fund activity, and its recent awards show both large institutional gifts and smaller, targeted investments.
Education-related funding appears across both scholarships and early childhood systems. Seattle Foundation gave $1,466,939 to Fulcrum Foundation to support the endowment fund for Fulcrum Early Childhood Education, and later added $1,000,000 for the Early Childhood Education Endowment. It also backed higher-education access through a $3,117,567 scholarship grant to Skagit Valley College Foundation and a $3,094,445 scholarship grant to The Skagit Community Foundation. Housing and human services are another clear lane. The foundation awarded $1,708,757 to King County Department of Community & Human Services for Trueblood IV Housing and $966,596 to Columbia River Mental Health Services for the same housing initiative. Community health shows up in a $1,281,370 grant to University of Washington Foundation for the On-Time Autism Intervention Fund, while civic and organizing work includes $1,252,140 to Partnership for Learning for transition funding tied to Washington Roundtable’s fiscal sponsorship.
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$1.4B
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$244.5M
Most grants fall between $1K and $15K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$15K
ALESHA WASHINGTON
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Seattle Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 17,248 | $475.6M | 100.0% |
| 2 | Canada | 2 |
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Typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes several seven-figure awards, so the foundation gives in both small and very large amounts. Recipients appear across multiple years: United Way of King County received grants in 2023 and 2024, King County Department of Community & Human Services appears repeatedly for Trueblood IV Housing, and both Fulcrum Foundation and Schwab Charitable Fund show repeat support. Seattle Foundation is a mixed community foundation, makes program-related investments, and funds individuals is false. The data does not indicate an application process.
Seattle Foundation’s giving is concentrated in Washington, which accounts for 74% of grants, and the recipient-country distribution is almost entirely U.S.-based, with 2 grants in Canada. Seattle appears frequently in the recent-grants list, alongside Mount Vernon, Quilcene, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Richland in Washington. Outside the state, the foundation’s grants also reached Orlando, Boston, Pasadena, New York, Providence, Denver, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Hillsdale.
Recent grants show support for affordable housing, community and power building, civic participation, climate and resilient environment work, health and wellness, leadership development, and community organizing. Specific awards include Trueblood IV Housing through King County Department of Community & Human Services, the On-Time Autism Intervention Fund at University of Washington Foundation, and general support for United Way of King County.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. Its recent grants also include several awards of $1 million or more, showing that it uses both small grants and large institutional commitments.
Yes. United Way of King County received grants in both 2023 and 2024 for general support. King County Department of Community & Human Services also appears multiple times for Trueblood IV Housing, and Fulcrum Foundation received both a 2023 endowment-related grant and a 2024 endowment grant.
Washington is the top state by grant count, with 74% of grants going to recipients in WA. The recent-grants list includes many Washington recipients, including Seattle, Mount Vernon, Quilcene, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Richland.
Yes. Recent grants include $1,466,939 to Fulcrum Foundation for the endowment fund for Fulcrum Early Childhood Education and $1,000,000 for the Early Childhood Education Endowment. It also supported the Tribal and Indigenous Lands Program at The Trust for Public Land and used an endowment structure to fund the Tribal and Indigenous Lands Director position.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $100K |
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Seattle Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating within Northwest Washington. School foundations are not eligible; arts and youth arts organizations in King and Pierce counties are directed to ArtsFund.
Deadline: Rolling; reviewed at quarterly board meetings.
Who can apply: Organizations or entities primarily investing in King County and Washington State; grants can be made to 501(c)(3)s, government entities, tribal governments and organizations, educational institutions, religious entities, or organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Emphasis on BIPOC-led, rooted, and serving organizations.
Deadline: Varies by opportunity; current grants are updated regularly.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations operating in Snohomish County. Preference is given to programs with partnerships, other funding sources and strong community support.
Deadline: Letters of inquiry accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed quarterly.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH | SEATTLE, WA | $7,000,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROJECT A: ACCESSIBILITY ADDITION AND PROJECT P: NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE. |
| UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY | SEATTLE, WA | $6,728,848 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER HORIZONS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $6,059,329 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE NIEL04 FUND. |
| WASHINGTON POLICY CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $3,500,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DAFGIVING360 | OMAHA, NE | $3,111,418 | 2025 | OD FISHER CHARITABLE FUND |
| UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH | SEATTLE, WA | $3,000,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PHASE 2 PROJECT COSTS |
| URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $2,600,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE 2024 WE SEE YOU AWARDS. |
| REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND | PASADENA, CA | $1,400,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE REDFORD CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,250,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GROUNDSWELL DOCUMENTARY |
| REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND | PASADENA, CA | $1,209,636 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | FOOTBALL ENHANCEMENT FUND |
| GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND INC | BOULDER, CO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT AGROECOLOGY |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000,000 | 2025 | RESOURCE EQUITY FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. |
| UTAH FILM CENTER | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $1,000,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT 'PORCELAIN WAR'. |
| CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE IBD VENTURES INCUBATOR. |
| DENVER FILM SOCIETY | DENVER, CO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT EXPOSURE LABS. |
| SIGN FRACTURE CARE INTERNATIONAL | RICHLAND, WA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMMINGBIRD INDIGENOUS FAMILY SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | $994,239 | 2025 | THE NEST IMPLEMENTATION |
| SIGN FRACTURE CARE INTERNATIONAL | RICHLAND, WA | $880,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE RESIDENCY | SEATTLE, WA | $859,194 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | HUDSON, OH | $858,160 | 2025 | REEVE FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND |
| AMERICAN FORESTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $850,000 | 2025 | REFOREST WILDFIRE-AFFECTED AND DEGRADED LANDS |
| SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $767,826 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $750,000 | 2025 | HARING CENTER RENOVATION |
| GIVING COMPASS NETWORK | UNION, WA | $750,000 | 2025 | CORE OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ELEVATE ENERGY | CHICAGO, IL | $750,000 | 2025 | INCREASE ACCESS TO GREEN JOBS |
| ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC | HONOLULU, HI | $750,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ECOPRENEURS |
| GIVING COMPASS NETWORK | UNION, WA | $750,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | $700,000 | 2025 | LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN PLANTING TREES |
| LISC | NEW YORK, NY | $659,000 | 2025 | CONSTRUCTION FINANCE FOR LISC PUGET SOUND. |
| BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $600,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| FRIENDS OF LOPEZ ISLAND POOL | LOPEZ ISLAND, WA | $600,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| HUMMINGBIRD INDIGENOUS FAMILY SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | $581,250 | 2025 | THE NEST GBI |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $575,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMMINGBIRD INDIGENOUS FAMILY SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | $562,500 | 2025 | THE NEST GBI |
| HUMMINGBIRD INDIGENOUS FAMILY SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | $562,500 | 2025 | THE NEST GBI |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $550,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT SEEK COMMON GROUND |
| UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY | SEATTLE, WA | $540,136 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMMINGBIRD INDIGENOUS FAMILY SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | $506,250 | 2025 | THE NEST IMPLEMENTATION |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | $500,000 | 2025 | MANGROVE CONSERVATION |
| KUOW PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO | SEATTLE, WA | $500,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALCEF INNOVATIONS DBA NEW ENERGY NEXUS | BERKELEY, CA | $500,000 | 2025 | CLEAN ENERGY ECOPRENEURS |
| SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $500,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE HIGHER EDFORWARD FUND. |
| SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | SEATTLE, WA | $500,000 | 2025 | FOR A NEW ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER. |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $500,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE JEAN FRAZIER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. |
| THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION | SEATTLE, WA | $500,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE ONE-TIME EMERGENCY FUNDING MATCH. |
| FULCRUM FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $500,000 | 2025 | $490,000 TO SUPPORT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUND, AND $10,000 FOR GERERAL OPERATIONS. |
| SEATTLE PARKS FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $500,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE $250K FOR GARFIELD SUPER BLOCK, AND $250K FOR TREE EQUITY NETWORK |
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
$7,000,000TO SUPPORT PROJECT A: ACCESSIBILITY ADDITION AND PROJECT P: NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE.
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
$3,000,000TO SUPPORT PHASE 2 PROJECT COSTS
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GROUNDSWELL DOCUMENTARY
AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$1,000,000RESOURCE EQUITY FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP.
THE RESIDENCY
$859,194TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
GIVING COMPASS NETWORK
$750,000CORE OPERATING SUPPORT.
GIVING COMPASS NETWORK
$750,000TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
LISC
$659,000CONSTRUCTION FINANCE FOR LISC PUGET SOUND.
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL
$600,000TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
SACRED HEART SCHOOLS INC
$500,000TO SUPPORT THE JEAN FRAZIER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE.
THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION
$500,000TO PROVIDE ONE-TIME EMERGENCY FUNDING MATCH.
FULCRUM FOUNDATION
$500,000$490,000 TO SUPPORT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUND, AND $10,000 FOR GERERAL OPERATIONS.
TO PROVIDE $250K FOR GARFIELD SUPER BLOCK, AND $250K FOR TREE EQUITY NETWORK