Private foundation · EIN 80-0745180 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Folley Family 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: 12 grants paid, $689K total, median $50K. 25% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$689K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTUnrestricted General Support$169K
Montana Land RelianceHelena, MTUnrestricted General Support$75K
FarestartSeattle, WAUnrestricted General Support$75K
HavenBozeman, MTUnrestricted General Support$75K
Montana Trout UnlimitedMissoula, MTUnrestricted General Support$50K
Upper Missouri WaterkeeperBozeman, MTUnrestricted General Support$50K
Trout Unlimited - Bellevue WaBellevue, WAUnrestricted General Support$50K
Crosscut Mountain SportsBozeman, MTUnrestricted General Support$50K
Gallatin Valley Land TrustBozeman, MTUnrestricted General Support$50K
YouthcareSeattle, WAUnrestricted General Support$25K
Big Sky Public Education Support FundBig Sky, MTUnrestricted General Support$10K
Ruby Habitat FoundationSheridan, MTUnrestricted General Support$10K

By state: Montana 9 · Washington 3

About this foundation

Folley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Janet H Folley, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Folley Family 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 Folley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $689K across 12 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Folley Family Foundation give?

Montana (9 grants), Washington (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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