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    Grants in Washington

    2,516 foundations$21.4B total annual giving$15K median grant23 metro areas

    Washington is home to 2,516 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $21.4B. The median grant from Washington foundations is $15K.

    Washington Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    2,516

    Foundations Funding Here

    10,955

    Total Annual Giving

    $21.4B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $343.4B

    Median Grant Size

    $15K

    Largest Foundations in Washington

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUSTSEATTLE$8.1B$77.6B$7.3BT20ZLocal
    BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATIONSEATTLE$5.9B$78.7B$514KT22National
    PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATIONREDMOND$874.6M$7.4B$500KT22National
    World Vision IncFederal Way$157.4M$515.3M$60KQ330National
    SEATTLE FOUNDATIONSEATTLE$142.7M$1.4B$5KT31Regional
    GREATER GOOD CHARITIESSEATTLE$123.4M$24.4M$39KT30National
    FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTERSEATTLE$122.1M—$58KH300National
    FOOD LIFELINESEATTLE$112.2M$30.4M$138KK33ZLocal
    THE ALDARRA FOUNDATIONSEATTLE$100M$946K$921KT22Local
    FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTERSEATTLE$88.2M$3.6B$48KE240National
    BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $8.1B

    Total Assets

    $77.6B

    Median Grant

    $7.3B

    T20ZLocal
    BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $5.9B

    Total Assets

    $78.7B

    Median Grant

    $514K

    T22National
    PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION

    REDMOND

    Annual Giving

    $874.6M

    Total Assets

    $7.4B

    Median Grant

    $500K

    T22National
    World Vision Inc

    Federal Way

    Annual Giving

    $157.4M

    Total Assets

    $515.3M

    Median Grant

    $60K

    Q330National
    SEATTLE FOUNDATION

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $142.7M

    Total Assets

    $1.4B

    Median Grant

    $5K

    T31Regional
    GREATER GOOD CHARITIES

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $123.4M

    Total Assets

    $24.4M

    Median Grant

    $39K

    T30National
    FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $122.1M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $58K

    H300National
    FOOD LIFELINE

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $112.2M

    Total Assets

    $30.4M

    Median Grant

    $138K

    K33ZLocal
    THE ALDARRA FOUNDATION

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $100M

    Total Assets

    $946K

    Median Grant

    $921K

    T22Local
    FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $88.2M

    Total Assets

    $3.6B

    Median Grant

    $48K

    E240National
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    What Gets Funded in Washington

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    825$1.2B
    Education825 · $1.2B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    642$16.5B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism642 · $16.5B
    Human Services
    521$1.3B
    Human Services521 · $1.3B
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    393$405.4M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities393 · $405.4M
    Health Care
    365$1.1B
    Health Care365 · $1.1B
    Religion-Related
    255$296.8M
    Religion-Related255 · $296.8M
    Recreation & Sports
    206$87M
    Recreation & Sports206 · $87M
    Youth Development
    192$715.6M
    Youth Development192 · $715.6M
    Environment
    186$469.2M
    Environment186 · $469.2M
    Animal-Related
    175$225.9M
    Animal-Related175 · $225.9M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(655)Healthcare(357)Youth Development(328)College Access(327)Food Access(250)Capacity Building(249)Housing(201)Arts Culture(200)Research(186)Emergency Assistance(172)Conservation(137)Mental Health Services(131)Workforce Development(128)Advocacy(92)Community Organizing(80)Environmental Education(71)Early Childhood(70)Leadership(59)Outdoor Education(56)Foster Care Services(55)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Washington

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA2,358$19.8B$8.4M
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA239$162.1M$678K
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA200$231.8M$1.2M
    Bellingham, WA134$68.9M$514K
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA113$93.7M$830K
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA112$44.2M$394K
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA79$25.7M$326K
    Kennewick-Richland, WA75$43M$573K
    Yakima, WA73$42.2M$578K
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA49$34M$693K
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    Foundations

    2,358

    Total Giving

    $19.8B

    Avg Grant

    $8.4M

    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
    Foundations

    239

    Total Giving

    $162.1M

    Avg Grant

    $678K

    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
    Foundations

    200

    Total Giving

    $231.8M

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Bellingham, WA
    Foundations

    134

    Total Giving

    $68.9M

    Avg Grant

    $514K

    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
    Foundations

    113

    Total Giving

    $93.7M

    Avg Grant

    $830K

    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
    Foundations

    112

    Total Giving

    $44.2M

    Avg Grant

    $394K

    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
    Foundations

    79

    Total Giving

    $25.7M

    Avg Grant

    $326K

    Kennewick-Richland, WA
    Foundations

    75

    Total Giving

    $43M

    Avg Grant

    $573K

    Yakima, WA
    Foundations

    73

    Total Giving

    $42.2M

    Avg Grant

    $578K

    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
    Foundations

    49

    Total Giving

    $34M

    Avg Grant

    $693K

    Types of Foundations in Washington

    Independent Foundation
    20.2%
    90820.2%$7.1B
    Independent Foundation908 (20.2%)

    $7.1B in annual giving

    Family Foundation
    17.4%
    78117.4%$9.4B
    Family Foundation781 (17.4%)

    $9.4B in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    17.4%
    78017.4%$1.1B
    Operating Nonprofit780 (17.4%)

    $1.1B in annual giving

    Other
    13.3%
    59913.3%$591.6M
    Other599 (13.3%)

    $591.6M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    2375.3%$27.5M
    Private Operating Foundation237 (5.3%)

    $27.5M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    2144.8%$57.2M
    Service Club / Fraternal214 (4.8%)

    $57.2M in annual giving

    Requires Review
    2104.7%$50.3M
    Requires Review210 (4.7%)

    $50.3M in annual giving

    Other
    16.9%
    76016.9%$3.2B
    Other760 (16.9%)

    $3.2B in annual giving

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    Typical Grant Profile in Washington

    Median Grant Size

    $15K

    New Grantee Rate

    42%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    68%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Washington foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 42% of Washington foundations actively fund new organizations, and 68% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Washington

    How many foundations give grants in Washington?
    There are 2,516 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Washington and an additional 8,439 out-of-state foundations that fund Washington-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Washington?
    The median grant from Washington foundations is $15K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Washington?
    The largest foundations in Washington by annual giving are BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION, PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $14.8B.
    What types of organizations do Washington foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Washington include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Washington?
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