Private foundation · EIN 91-6577929 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thrasher Koffey 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: 20 grants paid, $115K total, median $2,500. 5% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$115K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in WA
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montage Health FoundationMonterey, CAHealthcare$20K
Wood River Land TrustHailey, IDLand conservancy$20K
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WAMedical research$11K
Carmel Public Library FoundationCarmel, CAEducation$10K
Hunger CoalitionBellevue, IDFood bank$10K
The ArgyrosKetchum, IDCommunity music theater$8,000
Sun Valley Music FestivalSun Valley, IDMusic education$6,000
Preserve Community FoundationCarmel, CAEducation$5,000
Wood River YMCAKetchum, IDRecreation/education$5,000
Arch Community HousingKetchum, IDAffordable housing$2,500
Hebrew Home for the AgedBronx, NYElder care$2,500
Kuumbwa JazzSanta Cruz, CAMusic education$2,500
The AdvocatesHailey, IDWomen's shelter$2,500
The Space IdahoHailey, IDEducation$2,500
Wood River Women's FoundationKetchum, IDCommunity support$1,600
Little Sisters FundKetchum, IDEducation$1,500
Wood River OrchestraKetchum, IDMusic$1,500
Desert Scholarship FoundationBoise, IDEducation$1,000
Opportunity International NicaraguaFort Worth, TXEducation$1,000
Wings WorldquestNew York, NYScience education$500

By state: Idaho 12 · California 4 · Washington 1 · New York 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Thrasher Koffey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Richard S Koffey, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Thrasher Koffey 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 Thrasher Koffey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $115K across 20 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Thrasher Koffey Foundation give?

Idaho (12 grants), California (4 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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