Private foundation · EIN 91-2090480 · Hunts Point, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Gunnar and Ruth Lie 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $202K total, median $100K. 33% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$202K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in WA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$41M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Liberty InstitutePlano, TXTo assist org. in carrying out charitable purposes$100K
Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WATo assist org. in carrying out charitable purposes$100K
Tulare Bethel ChurchTulare, CATo assist org. in carrying out charitable purposes$2,000

By state: Texas 1 · Washington 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hunts Point, Washington, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $202K across 3 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation give?

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

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