Private foundation · EIN 26-1421623 · Renton, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

First Financial Northwest 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: 1 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $1.1M. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$1.1M
Median grant
$1.1M
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Renton Regional CommunityRenton, WAProgram Support$1.1M

About this foundation

First Financial Northwest Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Renton, Washington, administered in care of Joann E Lee, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does First Financial Northwest 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 First Financial Northwest Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 1 grants, a median of $1.1M.

Where does First Financial Northwest Foundation give?

Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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