Foundations that fund organizations in Seatac, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Seatac nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $2.2M to Seatac organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
47 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Seatac around $10K. 21 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Seatac
- $2.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 47
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WA
- 66%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Seatac organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps | Bellevue, WA | 8 | $398K | $60K | Preselected only | Capacity building support; Organization sponsorship; Event sponsorship |
| The Brettler Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $386K | $386K | Preselected only | Funds to support housing stability and economic development… |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $350K | $175K | Yes | Community engagement grantmaking |
| The Satterberg Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 2 | $320K | $160K | Yes | General operating support; General operating support, food innovation network |
| Northwest Area Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $147K | $147K | Yes | New staff |
| Harry L & Clara Cayo Wilson Fdn Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $145K | $145K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Houlahan Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Echo Bay Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Support social services |
| Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Found | Seattle, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Refugee support |
| Medina Foundation | Seattle, WA | 3 | $40K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating; Employee matching gift (general operating) |
| Mercer Family Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Kidney dialysis organization |
| Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 2 | $21K | $11K | Yes | Workforce Development for the African Diaspora, immigrant a…; Funds will support ACHD's holistic work supporting the Afri… |
| The Mannix Canby Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | After-school program |
| Good Neighbor Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Ab Regester Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Cu West Cares Inc | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support our foundation mission statement |
| Stolte Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $9,750 | $4,875 | Preselected only | Funding for general charitable operations |
| Moccasin Lake Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Maps Community Foundation | Salem, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community giving |
| His Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charity contribution |
| Hyde Family Foundation | Lakewood, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Help people |
| The Russell Family Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Deupree Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Joshua Green Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund donation |
| Raikes Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Hilal Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Athletics |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $339 | $110 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Charity Support |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Program services |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Seatac, Washington?
Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps, The Brettler Family Foundation, Gates Foundation, The Satterberg Foundation Inc, Northwest Area Foundation and 27 others reported grants to Seatac organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Seatac. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.