Foundations that fund organizations in Seatte, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Seatte nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $50K to Seatte organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Seatte around $5,000. 0 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Seatte
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Seatte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islands Fund C/O John Munn | Boise, ID | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | "rare air" exhibit and youth education programs |
| The Vandeventer Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Youth arts organization in seattle offering pay-what-you-ca… |
| Gipson Family Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General activies |
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 Seatte, Washington?
Islands Fund C/O John Munn, The Vandeventer Foundation Inc, Gipson Family Foundation reported grants to Seatte 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 Seatte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.