Private foundation · EIN 87-2623940 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Growing Tree 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: 8 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $226K. 13% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$2.0M
Median grant
$226K
Stays in WA
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Filament Theatre of ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the organization's charitable goals$600K
Interlochen Center for ArtsInterlochen, MITo further the organization's charitable goals$344K
Schwab CharitableSan Francisco, CATo further the organization's charitable goals$252K
Schwab CharitableSan Francisco, CATo further the organization's charitable goals$252K
Viva FarmsWoodinville, WATo further the organization's charitable goals$200K
Schwab CharitableSan Francisco, CATo further the organization's charitable goals$150K
Cope Environmental CenterCenterville, INTo further the organization's charitable goals$100K
YWCA of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo further the organization's charitable goals$100K

By state: California 3 · Illinois 1 · Michigan 1 · Washington 1 · Indiana 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Growing Tree Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Growing Tree 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 Growing Tree Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 8 grants, a median of $226K.

Where does Growing Tree Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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