Private foundation · EIN 36-4437950 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Martin Fabert 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $20K. 54% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$1.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in WA
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Realize ImpactBainbridge Island, WAOcean Plastics Recovery Project$103K
Great Peninsula ConservacyBremerton, WAHalf for General Support and Half for Acquisitions and/or Stewardship$100K
United Way of Pierce CountyTacoma, WAGRIT 2.0 program$100K
Bainbridge Island Land TrustBainbridge Island, WAOperations ($35,000), Watershed Initiative ($25,000), and Stand for the Land ($25,000)$85K
Green Forest WorkLexington, KYGeneral Support$50K
Sierra Club FoundationSan Francisco, CAEnvironmental Law Program$50K
Sustainable NorthwestPortland, ORGeneral Support$50K
National Marine SanctuarySilver Springs, MDWashington CoastSavers marine debris work$48K
Northwest Outward Bound SchoolPortland, ORGeneral Support$40K
Nw Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WAGeneral Support$40K
Alaska Wilderness LeagueWashington, DCThe Arctic Wildlife Refuge$25K
Archangel Ancient Tree ArchiveCopemish, MIGeneral Support$25K
Earthjustice Gift Processing CenterWashington, DCProtect the Lands and Waters of the Arctic$25K
Forterra NwSeattle, WAGeneral Support$25K
Healing Soils FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Support$25K
Living Lands and WatersEast Moline, ILGeneral Support$25K
Seattle FoundationSeattle, WASeattle Times Climate Lab$25K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral Support$25K
Cascade Public MediaSeattle, WAGeneral Support$20K
KuowSeattle, WAGeneral Support$20K
Samaritan Center of Puget SoundSeattle, WAGeneral Support$20K
The American Chestnut FoundationAsheville, NCGeneral Support$20K
Investigate WestSeattle, WAGeneral Support$15K
Kbtc Association - Public TelevisionTacoma, WAGeneral Support$15K
Knkx - Pacific Public MediaSeattle, WAGeneral Support$15K
Duwamish River Community CoalitionSeattle, WAYouth Coalition$13K
Friends of KexpSeattle, WAGeneral Support$13K
Acrs Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral Support$10K
Auburn Food BankAuburn, WAGeneral Support$10K
Byrd Barr PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral Support$10K
Farm ActionMexico, MOGeneral Support$10K
Humane Farming AssociationSan Rafael, CAGeneral Support$10K
Life 4 Paws - Villalobos Rescue CenterNew Orleans, LAGeneral Support$10K
Rainier Valley Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral Support$10K
Tacoma Tree FoundationTacoma, WAGeneral Support$10K
Caitie's Foster FarmSeabrook, TXGeneral Support$5,000
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CAGeneral Support$5,000
RemakeSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$5,000
South Seattle EmeraldSeattle, WAGeneral Support$5,000

By state: Washington 21 · Oregon 2 · District of Columbia 3 · California 4 · Kentucky 1 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Martin Fabert Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Foundation Management Grp L, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Martin Fabert Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Martin Fabert Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 39 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Martin Fabert Foundation give?

Washington (21 grants), Oregon (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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