Private foundation · EIN 20-0780447 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Madrona Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $274K total, median $137K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$274K
Median grant
$137K
Stays in WA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramSoutheastern, PATo support charitable grantmaking through a donor advised fund$254K
Free Speech for PeopleAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$20K

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Madrona Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Pmnw LLC, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Madrona Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Madrona Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $274K across 2 grants, a median of $137K.

Where does Madrona Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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