Private foundation · EIN 87-3407379 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth George Writers Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $35K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $144K total, median $35K. 50% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$144K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in WA
50%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.6M

How to apply

Applications are made in the form of a needs analysis, applications give detailed list of needs. These are reviewed and a decision is made as to the amount the foundation will give. Contact: Susan Elizabeth George, Po Box 1429, Langley, Wa, 3602212326 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Coast Repertory IncCosta Mesa, CASupport$60K
Hedgebrook Writers' RetreatLangley, WASupport$44K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTSupport$25K
Whidbey Animal Improvement FoundatiCoupeville, WASupport$15K

By state: California 1 · Washington 2 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth George Writers 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Elizabeth George Writers Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications are made in the form of a needs analysis, applications give detailed list of needs. These are reviewed and a decision is made as to the amount the foundation will give. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Elizabeth George Writers Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $144K across 4 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Elizabeth George Writers Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Washington (2 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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