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    Grants in Washington

    2,432 foundations$20.4B total annual giving$15K median grant23 metro areas

    Washington is home to 2,432 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $20.4B. The median grant from Washington foundations is $15K.

    Washington Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    2,432

    Foundations Funding Here

    9,864

    Total Annual Giving

    $20.4B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $333.8B

    Median Grant Size

    $15K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    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
    BEZOS FAMILY FOUNDATIONSeattle$349.9M$154.2M$128.1MT22Local
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONSEATTLE$181.6M$3.6M$181.6MB11Local
    SEATTLE FOUNDATIONSEATTLE$142.7M$1.4B$5KT31Regional
    SEATTLE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATIONSEATTLE$136M$3.4M$54.5MK30Local
    GREATER GOOD CHARITIESSEATTLE$130.7M$15.6M$39KT30National
    FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTERSEATTLE$122.1M—$58KH300National
    World Vision IncFederal Way$117.7M$506.6M$60KQ330National
    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
    BEZOS FAMILY FOUNDATION

    Seattle

    Annual Giving

    $349.9M

    Total Assets

    $154.2M

    Median Grant

    $128.1M

    T22Local
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $181.6M

    Total Assets

    $3.6M

    Median Grant

    $181.6M

    B11Local
    SEATTLE FOUNDATION

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $142.7M

    Total Assets

    $1.4B

    Median Grant

    $5K

    T31Regional
    SEATTLE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $136M

    Total Assets

    $3.4M

    Median Grant

    $54.5M

    K30Local
    GREATER GOOD CHARITIES

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $130.7M

    Total Assets

    $15.6M

    Median Grant

    $39K

    T30National
    FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER

    SEATTLE

    Annual Giving

    $122.1M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $58K

    H300National
    World Vision Inc

    Federal Way

    Annual Giving

    $117.7M

    Total Assets

    $506.6M

    Median Grant

    $60K

    Q330National
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    What Gets Funded in Washington

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    754$1.1B
    Education754 · $1.1B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    641$16.5B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism641 · $16.5B
    Human Services
    521$1.1B
    Human Services521 · $1.1B
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    393$338.9M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities393 · $338.9M
    Health Care
    362$932.2M
    Health Care362 · $932.2M
    Religion-Related
    254$269.7M
    Religion-Related254 · $269.7M
    Recreation & Sports
    206$82.9M
    Recreation & Sports206 · $82.9M
    Youth Development
    192$604.7M
    Youth Development192 · $604.7M
    Environment
    185$456M
    Environment185 · $456M
    Animal-Related
    175$226.4M
    Animal-Related175 · $226.4M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(638)Healthcare(348)Youth Development(320)College Access(319)Capacity Building(239)Food Access(237)Arts Culture(197)Housing(195)Research(182)Emergency Assistance(161)Conservation(135)Mental Health Services(130)Workforce Development(123)Advocacy(87)Community Organizing(76)Environmental Education(71)Early Childhood(69)Leadership(57)Foster Care Services(54)Outdoor Education(54)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Washington

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA1,808$19.4B$10.7M
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA192$162.3M$845K
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA152$229.9M$1.5M
    Bellingham, WA97$59.5M$613K
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA89$43M$483K
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA71$86.1M$1.2M
    Kennewick-Richland, WA60$41.9M$698K
    Yakima, WA54$39.7M$734K
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA54$25.9M$480K
    Walla Walla, WA36$25M$696K
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    Foundations

    1,808

    Total Giving

    $19.4B

    Avg Grant

    $10.7M

    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
    Foundations

    192

    Total Giving

    $162.3M

    Avg Grant

    $845K

    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
    Foundations

    152

    Total Giving

    $229.9M

    Avg Grant

    $1.5M

    Bellingham, WA
    Foundations

    97

    Total Giving

    $59.5M

    Avg Grant

    $613K

    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
    Foundations

    89

    Total Giving

    $43M

    Avg Grant

    $483K

    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
    Foundations

    71

    Total Giving

    $86.1M

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Kennewick-Richland, WA
    Foundations

    60

    Total Giving

    $41.9M

    Avg Grant

    $698K

    Yakima, WA
    Foundations

    54

    Total Giving

    $39.7M

    Avg Grant

    $734K

    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
    Foundations

    54

    Total Giving

    $25.9M

    Avg Grant

    $480K

    Walla Walla, WA
    Foundations

    36

    Total Giving

    $25M

    Avg Grant

    $696K

    Types of Foundations in Washington

    Independent Foundation
    28.6%
    88128.6%$7B
    Independent Foundation881 (28.6%)

    $7B in annual giving

    Family Foundation
    24.7%
    76024.7%$9.2B
    Family Foundation760 (24.7%)

    $9.2B in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    13.8%
    42513.8%$1B
    Operating Nonprofit425 (13.8%)

    $1B in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    2377.7%$26.3M
    Private Operating Foundation237 (7.7%)

    $26.3M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    1254.1%$56.9M
    Service Club / Fraternal125 (4.1%)

    $56.9M in annual giving

    Community Foundation
    1003.2%$339.1M
    Community Foundation100 (3.2%)

    $339.1M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    923.0%$43.9M
    Faith-Based Foundation92 (3.0%)

    $43.9M in annual giving

    Other
    14.9%
    45714.9%$2.7B
    Other457 (14.9%)

    $2.7B in annual giving

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    Typical Grant Profile in Washington

    Median Grant Size

    $15K

    New Grantee Rate

    70%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    80%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Washington foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 70% of Washington foundations actively fund new organizations, and 80% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Washington

    How many foundations give grants in Washington?
    There are 2,432 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Washington and an additional 7,432 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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