Private foundation · EIN 99-0445726 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Original Art 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: 15 grants paid, $274K total, median $5,000. 73% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$274K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seattle Tennis & Education FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$100K
Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating funds$50K
Pro Publica IncNew York, NYGeneral operating funds$50K
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYGeneral operating funds$25K
Seattle Colleges FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$10K
University District Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$10K
Alliance for EducationSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$5,000
InvestedRenton, WAGeneral operating funds$5,000
Seattle Children's FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$5,000
Artist TrustSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$2,500
OpensecretsWashington, DCGeneral operating funds$2,500
Progressive Animal Welfare SocietyLynnwood, WAGeneral operating funds$2,500
Refugee Artisan InitiativeSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$2,500
Seattle Theatre GroupSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$2,500
Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable HealthcareSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$1,000

By state: Washington 11 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Original Art Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Original Art 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 Original Art Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $274K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Original Art Foundation give?

Washington (11 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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