Private foundation · EIN 20-2042718 · Everett, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

November Thanksgiving 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: 7 grants paid, $758K total, median $50K. 71% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$758K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA Snohomish CountyEverett, WACamp casey project$333K
Imagine Childrens MuseumEverett, WACapital campaign$250K
Nature ConservatorySeattle, WAEmerald edge project$50K
Community Foundation of Snohomish CountyEverett, WAFlatworld schorship for everett high school$50K
Yellow Farmhouse Education CenterStonington, CTGeneral donation to support operations.$25K
Salvation ArmyEverett, WAFunding to purchase box truck$25K
Conway School of Landscape DesignNorthhampton, MAGeneral donation to support operations.$25K

By state: Washington 5 · Connecticut 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

November Thanksgiving Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Everett, Washington, administered in care of Clay Wertheimer, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does November Thanksgiving 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 November Thanksgiving Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $758K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does November Thanksgiving Foundation give?

Washington (5 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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