Private foundation · EIN 85-1691315 · Seattle, Washington · Environment

Tide Sw 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, $130K total, median $5,396. 71% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$130K
Median grant
$5,396
Stays in WA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, ORSaving western rivers through land acquisition$55K
ForterraSeattle, WALand conservation$48K
Washington's National Park FundSeattle, WASupports national parks in wa state$18K
Grow - Beyers Bulldog GardenSeattle, WAPreservation of green space in king county and support community gardens$5,396
Cowiche Canyon ConservancyYakima, WAProtects shrub-steppe habitat in yakima, wa$1,750
Pacific Crest Trail AssociationSacramento, CAProtect, maintain, and advocate for the pacific crest trail$1,250
Washington's Association of Land TrustsSeattle, WAUnified hub for washington's land conservation organizations dedicated to stewardship for public land$1,000

By state: Washington 5 · Oregon 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Tide Sw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Tide Sw 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 Tide Sw Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 7 grants, a median of $5,396.

Where does Tide Sw Foundation give?

Washington (5 grants), Oregon (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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