Private foundation · EIN 85-3988396 · Kirkland, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dawns Light Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Washington. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $131K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $261K total, median $131K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$261K
Median grant
$131K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.0M

How to apply

Letter stating purpose of organization and requests Contact: Jennifer S Carlson, 5125 107th Ave Ne, Kirkland, Wa, 4255769040 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of WashingtonSeattle, WADawn's light foundation term fund for advancing ird research$236K
The University of WashingtonSeattle, WAStudent epidemic action leaders (seal) team support fund$25K

About this foundation

Dawns Light Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kirkland, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Dawns Light Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter stating purpose of organization and requests Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Dawns Light Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $261K across 2 grants, a median of $131K.

Where does Dawns Light Foundation give?

Washington (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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