Private foundation · EIN 91-1943269 · Kirkland, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Craig and Susan McCaw 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 $16K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $896K total, median $16K. 43% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$896K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in WA
43%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$9.2M

How to apply

Mission, purpose, business plan Contact: The Com Family Foundation, Po Box 2908, Kirkland, Wa, 4258288000 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Horatio Alger AwardsAlexandria, VAEducation$275K
The Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CADevelopment$200K
Bob Hoover AcademySalinas, CAEducation$160K
Northwest Maritime CenterPort Townsend, WAWildlife/environment$125K
Kiss the GroundLos Angeles, CAWildlife/environment$50K
Council on Foreign RelationsWashington, DCDevelopment$50K
Montana Community FoundationHelena, MTWildlife/environment$30K
San Buenaventura MissionVentura, CARestoration$1,675
Girls on the Run Puget SoundSeattle, WAEducation$1,000
John Stanford International School PtsaSeattle, WAEducation$1,000
Montlake Community School Association Seattle Council PtsaSeattle, WAEducation$1,000
The Girls Empowerment WorkshopSanta Clara, CAEducation$1,000
Hamilton International Middle School PtsaSeattle, WAEducation$350
Hamilton International Middle School PtsaSeattle, WAEducation$300

By state: California 5 · Virginia 1 · Washington 6 · District of Columbia 1 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Craig and Susan McCaw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kirkland, Washington, administered in care of Lavern Woods, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Craig and Susan McCaw Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Mission, purpose, business plan Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Craig and Susan McCaw Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $896K across 14 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Craig and Susan McCaw Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Washington (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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