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LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-6339917
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-6339917
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Laird Norton Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily focuses its grantmaking efforts in Washington, California, and Oregon, having distributed a total of $1.7 million across 392 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.7M

2024
Grantees funded
392
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

126

Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Adam Kuhlmann
Board Member
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Jill Gardner
Board Member
P
Pamela Tanase
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and Oregon. 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 LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 390 grantees. Recent grantees include BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION, Truckee River Watershed Council, and LONG LIVE THE KINGS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
LAIRD NORTON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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