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SEATTLE FOUNDATION

SEATTLE FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-6013536
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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SEATTLE FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-6013536
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1946

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Seattle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Washington, California, and New York, having disbursed a total of $177.9 million across 4,347 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and its engagement is strictly relationship-based and by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Seattle Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

IGNITE POWERFUL & REWARDING PHILANTHROPY TO MAKE SEATTLE A STRONGER VIBRANT COMMUNITY FOR ALL.
Total Funding Given

$177.9M

2024
Grantees funded
4.3K
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

5.4K

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
A
Alesha Washington
Board Member
C
Colleen Echohawk
Board Member
L
Larry Estrada
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SEATTLE FOUNDATION?
No. SEATTLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SEATTLE FOUNDATION give?
SEATTLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and New York. 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 SEATTLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SEATTLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SEATTLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SEATTLE FOUNDATION awarded about 5,380 grants, totaling nearly $177.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SEATTLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SEATTLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4,350 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SEATTLE FOUNDATION?
SEATTLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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