Whittier PTA mission is to partner with and advocate for students, families and teachers to provide a safe and inclusive environment, equitable resources, and engaging opportunities to enable all of our children to reach their full, unique potential.
Whittier Pta’s recent grants center on staffing support for Seattle Public Schools, with two large awards in consecutive years: $95,464 in 2023 and $77,362 in 2024. That pattern points to a funder focused on sustaining school operations rather than episodic project funding. The organization’s broader mission is to partner with and advocate for students, families, and teachers so the school community has a safe and inclusive environment, equitable resources, and engaging opportunities. The PTA’s grantmaking is tightly tied to Whittier Elementary School’s community in Seattle. Its beneficiaries include students, families, school staff, and the broader school community. The active program descriptions reinforce that role: it supports teacher and school wish lists, an annual giving campaign for school programs and staff, and employer matching gifts that help community donations go further. Taken together, the record shows school-level funding that is closely aligned with classroom needs, student activities, and family engagement.
In school staffing support, Whittier Pta gave $95,464 to Seattle Public Schools in 2023 and $77,362 in 2024. Those awards show an emphasis on maintaining the people and services that keep the school running. The PTA’s mission also points to equitable resources and a safe, inclusive environment for students and families. The active program structure adds another layer of support. Teacher & School Wish Lists are used for classroom supplies and material donations, while Annual Give supports school programs, staff, student activities, and general operating support. The employer-matching option extends donor participation by helping families and staff request matching gifts from their employers. These patterns fit a school-community funder that combines direct operating support with practical classroom and enrichment support.
Whittier Pta’s recent grant sizes are tightly grouped: the 25th percentile is $81,888, the median is $86,413, and the 75th percentile is $90,938. The two largest recent grants were both to the same public-school recipient, in 2023 and 2024, which indicates repeated support rather than one-off giving. The foundation operates as a PTA with school-community grantmaking tied to Whittier Elementary School. Its active giving channels include a teacher wish-list program, an annual giving campaign, and employer matching guidance. It funds organizations, not individuals, and it does not make program-related investments.
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$215K
Most grants fall between $82K and $91K, with a median of $86K.
25th Percentile
$82K
Median
$86K
75th Percentile
$91K
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Whittier Pta gives locally, and all recent grants in the record went to recipients in Washington state. The grant list shows Seattle as the recipient city, with Seattle Public Schools receiving the foundation’s two largest recent awards. The geographic pattern is concentrated rather than broad: 100% of grants in the data were made to U.S. recipients, and 100% were to recipients in the HQ state of Washington.
Its named focus areas include K-12 education, arts education, student enrichment programs, family support services, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. The active grant programs also point to classroom supplies, school enrichment, staff support, and student activities at Whittier Elementary School in Seattle.
The distribution is tightly clustered. The 25th percentile is $81,888, the median is $86,413, and the 75th percentile is $90,938.
The record shows local giving only. Every grant in the data went to a recipient in Washington state, and the recipient country distribution is 100% U.S.
No. The foundation’s profile says it funds organizations rather than individuals.
Yes. The active program list includes Teacher & School Wish Lists for direct classroom and program needs, Annual Give for school programs and staff support, and Employer Matching guidance for donors who want to increase contributions through matching gifts.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Whittier Pta that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Not a competitive grant program. Items are purchased/donated directly to teachers/school per wish lists.
Deadline: Ongoing; no application deadlines listed.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEATTLE, WA | $77,362 | 2024 | STAFFING SUPPORT. |
| SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEATTLE, WA | $95,464 | 2023 | STAFFING SUPPORT. |
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$77,362STAFFING SUPPORT.
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$95,464STAFFING SUPPORT.
