Private foundation · EIN 91-1747663 · Redmond, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sharing 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: 13 grants paid, $485K total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$485K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sound ExperiencePort Townsend, WATo assist org in its purpose$66K
Eastside AcademyBellevue, WATo assist org in its purpose$62K
Post 84Seattle, WATo assist org in its purpose$60K
Page Ahead Children's Literacy ProgramSeattle, WATo assist org in its purposeto assist org in its purpose$52K
University District Food BankSeattle, WATo assist org in its purpose$42K
West Seattle HelplineSeattle, WATo assist org in its purpose$41K
Methow Valley Education FoundationWinthrop, WATo assist org in its purpose$40K
Crisis ConnectionsSeattle, WATo assist org in its purpose$36K
North Cascades InstituteSedro Wolley, WATo assist org in its purpose$32K
Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WATo assist org in its purpose$21K
Methow at HomeTwisp, WATo assist org in its purpose$13K
Nw Salmon ResearchGig Harbor, WATo assist org in its purpose$10K
Methow Valley ChamberTwisp, WATo assist org in its purpose$10K

About this foundation

Sharing Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redmond, Washington, administered in care of D Edson Clark, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Sharing 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 Sharing Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $485K across 13 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Sharing Foundation give?

Washington (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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