INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON
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The Independent Colleges of Washington is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting higher education initiatives within Washington. With a total of $1 million in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2025, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ICW SUPPORTS STUDENTS AND ADVANCES THE LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBER COLLEGES BY: CHAMPIONING THE VALUE OF A LIBERAL ARTS-BASED COLLEGE EDUCATION; REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION WITH POLICYMAKERS, OPINION LEADERS, PARTNERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC; RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OUR COLLEGES PLAY IN OFFERING STUDENTS QUALITY, DIVERSE HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS AND; FORGING BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND RAISING CHARITABLE GIFTS FROM CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND MEMBER CAMPUSES.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Higher education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
$886.3K
12%
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
$860.2K
12%
SAINT MARTIN'S UNIVERSITY
$856.8K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$57.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON?
No. INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON give?
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON 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 INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $57 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON make each year?
In 2025, INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON fund recently?
In 2025, INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY, and SAINT MARTIN'S UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON?
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.