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FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT

FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
80-0867356
Regional Funder
Logo for "FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT"

FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
80-0867356
Regional Funder

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Est.

2012

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, having paid out a total of $20.1 million in grants in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO BRING PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO ENSURE WATERFRONT PARK THRIVES AS A VIBRANT GATHERING SPACE - UPLIFTING LOCALS, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AND HONORING SEATTLE'S NATURAL BEAUTY AND STORIES.
Total Funding Given

$20.1M

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.5K
J
Joy Shigaki
Board Member
M
Mike Halperin
Board Member
K
Karla Brollier
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT?
No. FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT give?
FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT make each year?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $20.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT fund recently?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Pike Place Market Foundation and THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT?
FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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