Grants paid in 2025
39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Seattle High SchoolSeattle, WA | Student scholarships | $100K |
| University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA | Uw tacoma student affairs-flight | $88K |
| University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA | Frazier scholars fund | $50K |
| Garage a Teen CafeIssaquah, WA | 2yr resilience fund | $40K |
| Young Women EmpoweredSeattle, WA | 2yr resilience fund | $40K |
| Rainier AthletesBellevue, WA | Benchmark of quality & impact report | $35K |
| KinderingBellevue, WA | Cherish database | $25K |
| Northwest Education AccessSeattle, WA | Sound reengagement collaborative | $25K |
| Cocoon HouseEverett, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10K |
| Eileen & Callie's PlaceKent, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10K |
| The Service BoardSeattle, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10K |
| KinderingBellevue, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10K |
| Adoptee Mentoring SocietySeattle, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10K |
| American Red CrossBoone, IA | Washington flood relief | $5,000 |
| United Indians of All Tribes FdnSeattle, WA | Day of vision eye kit | $2,600 |
| Adoptee Mentoring SocietySeattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Supp FdNew York, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Garage a Teen CafeIssaquah, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA | Brotherhood & sisterhood initiative | $2,000 |
| Emdometriosis Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center FoundationSeattle, WA | Nicu | $2,000 |
| Empowering StridesEverett, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| United Indians of All Tribes FdnSeattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| College Success FoundationBellevue, WA | Success cohorts | $2,000 |
| Washington Water TrustSeattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Northwest Womens Milk BankPortland, OR | General operations | $2,000 |
| Atlas Assistance DogsBellevue, WA | General operations | $1,000 |
| College Success FoundationBellevue, WA | Empowering youth gala | $1,000 |
| Pongo Poetry ProjectEdmonds, WA | Poetry in motion | $1,000 |
| Camp KoreyMount Vernon, WA | Prescription laughter | $1,000 |
| Empower Youth NetworkCarnation, WA | Heart of the valley gala | $1,000 |
| Path With ArtSeattle, WA | Art for all ball | $1,000 |
| Conservation NorthwestSeattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Old Dog HavenOak Harbor, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Jubilee Women's CenterSeattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Catholic Comm Svcs of Western WaSeattle, WA | New bethlehem program | $500 |
| 350 SeattleSeattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Belong PartnersSeattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
By state: Washington 35 · Iowa 1 · New York 2 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
East Seattle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mercer Island, Washington, administered in care of Mary D Frazier, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does East Seattle 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 East Seattle Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $494K across 39 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does East Seattle Foundation give?
Washington (35 grants), Iowa (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Hill Family Foundationsince 1992 | Mercer Island, WA | $1.3M22 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $5.3M |
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| Macrae Foundationsince 2000 | Mercer Island, WA | $139K15 grants · 2025 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Higgins Family Foundationsince 2002 | Mercer Island, WA | $446K20 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $2.0M |