Private foundation · EIN 91-1817398 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tew 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: 42 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $50K. 88% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$3.0M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WAHerring endowed chair for rehabilitation medicine$500K
Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PAArtic and alpine studies endowment$400K
University of WashingtonSeattle, WARestoring the asuw shell house$250K
Mini Mart City ParkSeattle, WAGeneral support$125K
Seattle OperaSeattle, WAGeneral support 24/25 season$116K
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDDisaster/emergency relief$100K
Got GreenSeattle, WAGeneral support$100K
GristSeattle, WALocal news/indigenous desk$100K
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King CoRenton, WAHome repair programs$100K
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King CoRenton, WAHome repair programs$100K
Maine Huts & TrailsKingfield, ME2024 resiliency and sustainability project$100K
Seattle Repertory TheatreSeattle, WAEducation & community programs$100K
Path With ArtSeattle, WAArttransforms$90K
Path With ArtSeattle, WAArttransforms$80K
Kuow Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WAContent growth, audience development, and digital platforms$50K
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietySeattle, WAMs navigator services nw chapter$50K
Planned ParenthoodSeattle, WAGeneral operations$50K
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WATariqa waters exhibition$50K
Seattle Neighborhood GreenwaysSeattle, WAGeneral support$50K
St Vincent de Paul of Seattleking CtySeattle, WAVeterans' services$50K
The Grace FoundationBellevue, WAEducation$50K
YWCASeattle, WAGeneral operations$50K
Puget Soundkeeper AllianceSeattle, WAGeneral support$44K
Seattle SymphonySeattle, WAGeneral operations$40K
Northwest Film ForumSeattle, WAWa na wari art exhibitions$30K
VenturesSeattle, WAGeneral support$30K
American Red CrossSeattle, WAService to the armed forces$25K
Friends of Lopez Island PoolLopez Island, WAGeneral building fund$25K
Multicare Behavioral Health FdnTacoma, WANavos child youth fam mental health$25K
Nw Children's FoundationSeattle, WAHeal children, strengthen families, and empower youth$20K
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WAForest trailhead exhibit$20K
Evergreen GoodwillSeattle, WAAdult basic education program$15K
ShunpikeSeattle, WAFriends of art zone, video shoots, bands, and broadcast episode/programming$15K
St James CathedralSeattle, WAHunger/homelessness$15K
Burke Museum AssociationSeattle, WABurke box shipping 24-25$13K
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TNWings & wetlands nw$10K
Fractured Atlas IncNew York, NYRockland residency african american cohort$10K
Li Family Resource CenterLopez Island, WAYouth leadership programs$10K
Nw Children's FoundationSeattle, WAHeal children, strengthen families, and empower youth$10K
Classical King FmSeattle, WAGeneral operations$5,000
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred HeartBellevue, WA2024/25 forest ridge fund$5,000
Seattle Children's TheatreSeattle, WAGeneral operations$5,000

By state: Washington 37 · Pennsylvania 1 · Maryland 1 · Maine 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Tew Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Foundation Mgmt Group LLC, 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.

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Does Tew 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 Tew Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.0M across 42 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Tew Foundation give?

Washington (37 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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