How to apply
Applications are accepted through an online grant portal at www.norcliffefoundation.org Contact: Jennifer Beatty, 600 University St Ste 2003, Seattle, Wa, 2066824820, INFO@NORCLIFFEFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Applications are accepted from organizations with irs 501(c)(3) tax status operating in the puget sound region of washington state.
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
Top 60 of 454 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Roof Stadium Partnership Fiscally Sponsored By Seattle Center FoundatioSeattle, WA | Memorial stadium redevelopment | $7.1M |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WA | South lake union campus expansion: exceptional space enables extraordinary science | $4.8M |
| Valley Medical CenterRenton, WA | Cancer care center | $3.0M |
| Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA | Burien family shelter and affordable housing project | $2.4M |
| Bishop Blanchet High SchoolSeattle, WA | Ignite be the light campaign | $2.1M |
| Seattle Children's Hospital and Research FoundationSeattle, WA | It starts with yes: neurosciences autism and mental health | $2.0M |
| 5th Avenue Theatre AssociationSeattle, WA | The next 100 years campaign | $1.9M |
| Seattle SymphonySeattle, WA | Benaroya hall public spaces enhancements | $1.9M |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana KentuckySeattle, WA | Power the movement campaign | $1.6M |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WA | Pearl street ymca - phase 1a | $1.5M |
| ArtsfundSeattle, WA | Youth arts opportunity fund endowment | $1.4M |
| Evergreenhealth FoundationKirkland, WA | Comprehensive mri suite | $1.2M |
| Catholic Community ServicesSeattle, WA | General operating | $1.0M |
| Multicare FoundationsTacoma, WA | Mary bridge children's hospital capital campaign | $1.0M |
| Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA | Advancing care together campaign | $1.0M |
| Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA | Contribution | $1.0M |
| The Arc - King CountyRenton, WA | The arc legacy center campaign | $1.0M |
| YouthcareSeattle, WA | The constellation center | $800K |
| Helpline HouseBainbridge Island, WA | Building a better bainbridge capital campaign | $740K |
| Step By Step Family Support CenterMilton, WA | Early learning center | $580K |
| Compass HealthEverett, WA | Broadway campus redevelopment project | $500K |
| Downtown Emergency Service CenterSeattle, WA | General operating | $500K |
| FarestartSeattle, WA | Social enterprise and training relaunch | $500K |
| Fulcrum FoundationSeattle, WA | General operating support | $500K |
| Habitat for Humanity - Seattleking CountyRenton, WA | Hope starts at home campaign | $500K |
| Habitat for Humanity - Tacomapierce CountyTacoma, WA | Building hope campaign | $500K |
| International Community Health ServicesSeattle, WA | Ron chew healthy aging and wellness center | $500K |
| Plymouth Housing GroupSeattle, WA | 5-year operating campaign | $500K |
| Seattle's Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WA | The campaign for seattles union gospel mission | $500K |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Contribution | $500K |
| White Center Food BankSeattle, WA | Capital campaign to keep the community fed | $472K |
| Fulcrum FoundationSeattle, WA | General operating support | $411K |
| Grand Tacoma Cine ClubTacoma, WA | Save the grand campaign | $400K |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope CenterTacoma, WA | Cora whitley family center - phase iii | $400K |
| One Roof Stadium Partnership Fiscally Sponsored By Seattle Center FoundatioSeattle, WA | Memorial stadium redevelopment | $388K |
| Asia Pacific Cultural CenterTacoma, WA | One heart one home building campaign | $300K |
| Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial AssociationBainbridge Island, WA | Visitor center | $300K |
| Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT | Increasing educational outcomes and food security for children in rural western washington | $300K |
| Washington Policy CenterSeattle, WA | Contribution | $300K |
| Vashon Maury Community Food BankVashon, WA | Community resource hub & new food bank | $275K |
| Classical KingSeattle, WA | Digital audience engagement initative | $200K |
| Kirkland Performance CenterKirkland, WA | Kpc capital campaign | $200K |
| Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC | Contribution | $200K |
| St James CathedralSeattle, WA | Portico project | $200K |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WA | South lake union campus expansion: exceptional space enables extraordinary science | $179K |
| Boy Scouts of America Chief Seattle CouncilSeattle, WA | General operating support | $155K |
| Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN | Conservation legacy match challenge | $150K |
| Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA | Burien family shelter and affordable housing project | $133K |
| Seattle SymphonySeattle, WA | Contribution - 2025/2026 fiscal year | $100K |
| YWCA Seattle King and Snohomish CountiesSeattle, WA | Capacity building: employee retention and support + internal staffing | $100K |
| Seattle SymphonySeattle, WA | Benaroya hall public spaces enhancements | $99K |
| ArtsfundSeattle, WA | Youth arts opportunity fund endowment | $95K |
| Helpline HouseBainbridge Island, WA | Building a better bainbridge capital campaign | $60K |
| 5th Avenue Theatre AssociationSeattle, WA | The next 100 years campaign | $56K |
| Boyer Children's ClinicSeattle, WA | Supporting boyers exponential growth to meet expanding community need | $50K |
| Cascade PBSSeattle, WA | General operating support | $50K |
| Children of the ValleyMount Vernon, WA | General operating | $50K |
| City Year Seattleking CountySeattle, WA | Whole school, whole child program | $50K |
| Communities in Schools of WashingtonTacoma, WA | General operating | $50K |
| Crisis ConnectionsSeattle, WA | Teen link program | $50K |
By state: Washington 437 · Tennessee 3 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 4 · California 4 · New York 2
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Norcliffe Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Norcliffe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications are accepted through an online grant portal at www.norcliffefoundation.org Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Norcliffe Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $56M across 454 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Norcliffe Foundation give?
Washington (437 grants), Tennessee (3 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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