Private foundation · EIN 91-6512367 · Mercer Island, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

His 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: 34 grants paid, $217K total, median $5,000. 53% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$217K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alaska Christian CollegeSoldotna, AKCharity contribution$25K
Healing the CultureRapid City, SDCharity contribution$15K
Free Wheelchair MissionPhoenix, AZCharity contribution$11K
Operation Night WatchSeattle, WACharity contribution$10K
Legacy InstituteKenmore, WACharity contribution$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCharity contribution$10K
Encounter ChurchMercer Island, WACharity contribution$10K
Hope UnlimitedStanwood, WACharity contribution$7,500
Nicolas Fund for EducationBellevue, WACharity contribution$7,000
American Business Defense FoundationWashington, DCCharity contribution$7,000
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WAScholarship$5,000
Union Gospel Mission(seattle)Seattle, WACharity contribution$5,000
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CACharity contribution$5,000
Eastern New Mexico UniversityPortales, NMCharity contribution$5,000
New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NMCharity contribution$5,000
Boise State UniversityBoise, IDCharity contribution$5,000
Union Gospel Mission(portland)Portland, ORCharity contribution$5,000
Discovery InstituteSeattle, WACharity contribution$5,000
Agros InternationalSeattle, WACharity contribution$5,000
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WACharity contribution$5,000
Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WACharity contribution$5,000
Medical Team InternationalPortland, ORCharity contribution$5,000
Mercer Island Youth & Family ServicesMercer Island, WACharity contribution$5,000
DadsSeattle, WACharity contribution$5,000
UsoSeatac, WACharity contribution$5,000
Museum of the BibleWashington, DCCharity contribution$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharity contribution$5,000
Heart of HopeVancouver, WACharity contribution$4,000
Urban ImpactSeattle, WACharity contribution$3,000
Focus on the FamilyKansas City, MOCharity contribution$3,000
Stronger FamiliesBellevue, WACharity contribution$3,000
Peace Trees VietnamSeattle, WACharity contribution$3,000
American Cornerstonr InstituteMerrifield, VACharity contribution$2,500
Fork Shoals Historical SocietyPelzer, SCCharity contribution$1,000

By state: Washington 18 · Alaska 1 · South Dakota 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Arizona 1 · New Mexico 2

About this foundation

His Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mercer Island, Washington, administered in care of James T Cassan, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 His 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 His Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $217K across 34 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does His Foundation give?

Washington (18 grants), Alaska (1 grants), South Dakota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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