Private foundation · EIN 84-6884500 · Bellevue, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

47th Avenue 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: 50 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $24K. 96% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$1.9M
Median grant
$24K
Stays in WA
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$60M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Museum of FlightSeattle, WAEndowment/general operating$300K
KinderingBellevue, WAGeneral operating$255K
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCScholarships, recipients chosen by university$230K
Clooney Foundation for JusticeNew York, NYGeneral operating$100K
Recovery CafeSeattle, WABreakfast matching gift$65K
St Monica Catholic SchoolMercer Island, WAGeneral operating/ table sponsorship$53K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget SoundBellevue, WAGeneral operating$50K
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WAEvent sponsorship/ general operating$47K
Country Village Day SchoolMercer Island, WAStaff retention$42K
Alliance for EducationSeattle, WAGeneral operating$40K
Boyer Children's ClinicSeattle, WAGeneral operating$35K
Program for Early Parent SupportSeattle, WAGeneral operating$33K
The Service BoardSeattle, WAGeneral operating/ leadership development$33K
Belong PartnersSeattle, WAGeneral operating$30K
Families of Color SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral operating$30K
Hamlin Robinson SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral operating$25K
Hope CentralSeattle, WAGeneral operating$25K
Junior Achievement of WaAuburn, WAGeneral operating$25K
Justice for GirlsSeattle, WAGeneral operating$25K
Open Arms Perinatal ServicesSeattle, WAGeneral operating$25K
Rainier AthletesBellevue, WAGeneral operating$25K
Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WAGeneral operating$25K
Route 21Seattle, WAGeneral operating$25K
Ruby RoomRenton, WAGeneral operating$25K
Seattle Children's FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating$25K
Encompass NorthwestNorth Bend, WAGeneral operating$23K
AkinSeattle, WAGeneral operating$20K
Associated Recreation CouncilSeattle, WAGeneral operating$20K
Bellevue Boys and Girls ClubBellevue, WAGeneral operating$20K
Center for Children & Youth JusticeSeattle, WAGeneral operating$20K
Denise Louie Education CenterSeattle, WAGeneral operating$20K
Grassroot ProjectsSeattle, WAGeneral operating$20K
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding CenterRedmond, WAGeneral operating$20K
Sports in SchoolsSeattle, WAGeneral operating$20K
Toys for KidsKirkland, WAGeneral operating$20K
Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WAGeneral operating$20K
White Center Community DevelopmentSeattle, WAGeneral operating$15K
Nw Children's FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating/ conference sponsorship$12K
Empower Youth NetworkCarnation, WAGeneral operating$10K
Holy Rosary SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral operating$10K
Mentoring Urban Students & TeensSeattle, WAGeneral operating$10K
No More UnderSeattle, WAGeneral operating$10K
Parent Trust for Wa ChildrenSeattle, WAGeneral operating$10K
Sammamish Animal SanctuaryRenton, WAGeneral operating$10K
Westside BabySeattle, WAGeneral operating$10K
Z Girls FoundationBellevue, WAGeneral operating$10K
Community School of West SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral operating$5,000
St Louise Parish SchoolBellevue, WAGeneral operating$5,000
The Feels FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating$2,500
Villa ComunitariaSeattle, WAGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Washington 48 · North Carolina 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

47th Avenue Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bellevue, Washington, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 47th Avenue 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 47th Avenue Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 50 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does 47th Avenue Foundation give?

Washington (48 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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