The Tudor Foundation co Roger Rieger concentrates almost exclusively on post-secondary education, with large awards directed at students and higher-education institutions. A substantial share of funding appears to be scholarship support or unrestricted education grants (listed as “MISC COLLEGE STUDENTS”), supplemented by investments in college-level athletics/academic-sport programming and university partnerships. The foundation makes relatively few, sizable grants and often repeats support to the same recipients.
The Tudor Foundation co Roger Rieger’s largest recent awards go to unnamed college students through “Misc College Students,” including grants of $755,300 in 2024 and $571,859 in 2025. That pattern points to a funder centered on post-secondary education, with support flowing both to individual students and to the institutions and programs that serve them. Recent grants also show sizeable commitments to the University of Kansas, Seattle Colleges Foundation, and the Academic Sports Institute, indicating interest in higher-education access and campus-based student support. The foundation’s giving is not limited to direct student aid. It also backs university partnerships, college athletics and academic-sport programming, and education organizations that connect K–12 students to college pathways. In Seattle, grants to Alliance for Education, Seattle Public Schools, Villa Academy, and Rising Star Elementary show a local education network that reaches across stages of the pipeline. The recurring appearance of some recipients across multiple years suggests sustained support rather than isolated gifts, especially for higher-education and student-serving organizations.
In undergraduate support, the foundation made one of its largest grants to Misc College Students, followed by another major award in a later year, underscoring direct aid to students as a core part of its education work. At the institutional level, the University of Kansas received a $263,390 grant for education, showing that the foundation also supports universities directly. College-connected athletics and academic programming appear through grants to the Academic Sports Institute, which received awards in three consecutive years: $180,550 in 2024, $176,821 in 2023, and $170,365 in 2025. For K–12 and college transition support, Alliance for Education received $151,835 in 2025 after prior support in 2024 and 2023, while Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Colleges Foundation also appear among recent grantees.
Typical awards are unevenly sized, with a p25 of $1,802, a median of $9,000, and a p75 of $49,688. That spread fits a pattern of many modest grants alongside a smaller number of large education awards. The foundation appears to repeat support to the same recipients across years: Academic Sports Institute, Alliance for Education, Seattle Colleges Foundation, Seattle Public Schools, Coleman Family Services, Freedom Project, Spark Northwest, and Misc College Students each show multiple grants in the recent list. It is classified as a Regular Funder, not a DAF, and it makes grants rather than program-related investments.
$1.7M
$8.6M
$3.4M
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $2K and $50K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 87% of grants go to recipients in OR.
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Concentrated giving: a small number of large grants (many multi-thousand-dollar awards), repeat funding to the same grantees, and heavy emphasis on direct student support and institutional education partners.
Notable grantees: MISC COLLEGE STUDENTS, Academic Sports Institute, University of Kansas, Alliance for Education
Giving is highly local: 87% of grants go to recipients in Washington, and the top state by grant count is Oregon. Recent grants are concentrated in Seattle and nearby cities such as Renton and Newcastle, with Seattle recipients including Alliance for Education, Seattle Public Schools, and Seattle Colleges Foundation. Outside Washington, the recent list includes Lawrence, Kansas, through a grant to the University of Kansas. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 99 grants in the United States.
Its recent giving centers on post-secondary education, especially support for college students, university partners, and campus-based programs. The largest awards go to “Misc College Students,” and other grants support the University of Kansas, Seattle Colleges Foundation, and the Academic Sports Institute.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Academic Sports Institute, Alliance for Education, Seattle Colleges Foundation, Seattle Public Schools, Coleman Family Services, Freedom Project, and Spark Northwest. The pattern suggests ongoing support rather than one-time funding only.
The typical grant profile is skewed toward smaller awards with some large exceptions. The p25 is $1,802, the median is $9,000, and the p75 is $49,688.
Its giving is mostly local and heavily centered in Washington, where 87% of grants go. Seattle is the most visible recipient city, with additional recent grants in Renton and Newcastle. The recent list also includes one Kansas recipient, the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
Education is the clear center of gravity, but recent grants also reach humanitarian organizations. Examples include Emergency Feeding Program, Seattle Union Gospel Mission, Coleman Family Services, Asian Counseling Referral Service, and Child Care Resources.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISC COLLEGE STUDENTS | SEATTLE, WA | $571,859 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS | LAWRENCE, KS | $263,390 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| ACADEMIC SPORTS INSTITUTE | SEATTLE, WA | $170,365 | 2025 | Education |
| ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION | SEATTLE, WA | $151,835 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CHAMPS SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $98,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| SEATTLE COLLEGES FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $75,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| ASIAN COUNSELING REFERRAL SERVICE | SEATTLE, WA | $56,250 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| FREEDOM PROJECT | RENTON, WA | $48,907 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| RISING STAR ELEMENTARY | SEATTLE, WA | $40,000 | 2025 | Education |
| TREE OF HOPE GIRLS BASKETBALL | NEWCASTLE, WA | $28,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SPARK NORTHWEST | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| SEATTLE UNION GOSPEL MISSION | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| AKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION AKA CHILDHAV | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| SPORTS IN SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | Education |
| MARSHA RIVKIN CENTER FOR CANCER RES | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | Humanitarian |
| VILLA ACADEMY | SEATTLE, WA | $16,005 | 2025 | Education |
| ROUTE 21 | SEATTLE, WA | $16,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| WOODLAND PARK ZOO | SEATTLE, WA | $13,000 | 2025 | Wildlife Conservation |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | $13,000 | 2025 | Education |
| SOUTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | $7,500 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | SEATTLE, WA | $3,000 | 2025 | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION |
| SALVATION ARMY | SEATTLE, WA | $3,000 | 2025 | Humanitarian |
| CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE | SEATTLE, WA | $2,500 | 2025 | Humanitarian |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINTON, DC | $2,500 | 2025 | Wildlife Conservation |
| TEAM BLUE PROGRAM | Seattle, WA | $2,250 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| SLT SCHOLARS | ST PAUL, MN | $1,605 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| URBAN IMPACT | SEATTLE, WA | $1,500 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| KCTS 9 | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC AWARENESS |
| HUMANE SOCIETY | PORTLAND, OR | $1,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RIGHTS |
| SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| ALS ASSOCIATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN |
| SEATTLE TIMES FUNDS FOR THE NEEDY | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | Humanitarian |
| KUOW | SEATTLE, WA | $500 | 2025 | PUBLIC AWARENESS |
| MISC COLLEGE STUDENTS | SEATTLE, WA | $755,300 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| ACADEMIC SPORTS INSTITUTE | SEATTLE, WA | $180,550 | 2024 | Education |
| ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION | SEATTLE, WA | $130,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM | RENTON, WA | $127,813 | 2024 | HUMANITARIAN |
| VILLA ACADEMY | SEATTLE, WA | $114,291 | 2024 | Education |
| SEATTLE UNION GOSPEL MISSION | SEATTLE, WA | $100,500 | 2024 | HUMANITARIAN |
| FREEDOM PROJECT | RENTON, WA | $95,167 | 2024 | HUMANITARIAN |
| COLEMAN FAMILY SERVICES | RENTON, WA | $55,000 | 2024 | Humanitarian |
| SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEATTLE, WA | $49,326 | 2024 | Education |
| SPARK NORTHWEST | SEATTLE, WA | $40,000 | 2024 | HUMANITARIAN |
| SEATTLE COLLEGES FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $35,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| SPORTS IN SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $35,000 | 2024 | Education |
| PLYMOUTH CONGRESSIONAL CHURCH | SEATTLE, WA | $27,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| CHILDHAVEN | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2024 | HUMANITARIAN |
| MARSHA RIVKIN CENTER FOR CANCER RES | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2024 | Humanitarian |
| VALLEY HOPE FOUNDATION | NORTON, KS | $11,010 | 2024 | HUMANITARIAN |
| CHAMPS SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $9,000 | 2024 | HUMANITARIAN |
MISC COLLEGE STUDENTS
$571,859EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
$263,390EDUCATION
ACADEMIC SPORTS INSTITUTE
$170,365Education
ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION
$151,835EDUCATION
CHAMPS SEATTLE
$98,000HUMANITARIAN
SEATTLE COLLEGES FOUNDATION
$75,000EDUCATION
ASIAN COUNSELING REFERRAL SERVICE
HUMANITARIAN
FREEDOM PROJECT
$48,907HUMANITARIAN
RISING STAR ELEMENTARY
$40,000Education
TREE OF HOPE GIRLS BASKETBALL
$28,000EDUCATION
SPARK NORTHWEST
$25,000HUMANITARIAN
SEATTLE UNION GOSPEL MISSION
$25,000HUMANITARIAN
AKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION AKA CHILDHAV
$20,000HUMANITARIAN
SPORTS IN SCHOOL
$20,000Education
MARSHA RIVKIN CENTER FOR CANCER RES
$20,000Humanitarian
VILLA ACADEMY
$16,005Education
ROUTE 21
$16,000EDUCATION
WOODLAND PARK ZOO
$13,000Wildlife Conservation
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$13,000Education
SOUTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
$7,500HUMANITARIAN
NATURE CONSERVANCY
$3,000WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
SALVATION ARMY
$3,000Humanitarian
CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
$2,500Humanitarian
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
$2,500Wildlife Conservation
TEAM BLUE PROGRAM
$2,250SUPPORT
SLT SCHOLARS
$1,605HUMANITARIAN
URBAN IMPACT
$1,500HUMANITARIAN
KCTS 9
$1,000PUBLIC AWARENESS
HUMANE SOCIETY
$1,000ANIMAL RIGHTS
SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$1,000HUMANITARIAN
ALS ASSOCIATION
$1,000HUMANITARIAN
SEATTLE TIMES FUNDS FOR THE NEEDY
$1,000Humanitarian
KUOW
$500PUBLIC AWARENESS
MISC COLLEGE STUDENTS
$755,300EDUCATION
ACADEMIC SPORTS INSTITUTE
$180,550Education
ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION
$130,000EDUCATION
EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM
$127,813HUMANITARIAN
VILLA ACADEMY
$114,291Education
SEATTLE UNION GOSPEL MISSION
$100,500HUMANITARIAN
FREEDOM PROJECT
$95,167HUMANITARIAN
COLEMAN FAMILY SERVICES
$55,000Humanitarian
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$49,326Education
SPARK NORTHWEST
$40,000HUMANITARIAN
SEATTLE COLLEGES FOUNDATION
$35,000EDUCATION
SPORTS IN SCHOOL
$35,000Education
PLYMOUTH CONGRESSIONAL CHURCH
$27,000RELIGIOUS
CHILDHAVEN
$25,000HUMANITARIAN
MARSHA RIVKIN CENTER FOR CANCER RES
$20,000Humanitarian
VALLEY HOPE FOUNDATION
$11,010HUMANITARIAN
CHAMPS SEATTLE
$9,000HUMANITARIAN