Foundations that fund organizations in Seatttle, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Seatttle nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $190K to Seatttle organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Seatttle around $50K. 2 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Seatttle
- $190K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in WA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Seatttle organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beighle Family Foundation Co Randall P Beighle | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $135K | $135K | Preselected only | Program assistance |
| Echo Bay Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Support families to have kitchen tap, shower and toilet at… |
| The Vandeventer Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education and community engagement programs |
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 Seatttle, Washington?
Beighle Family Foundation Co Randall P Beighle, Echo Bay Foundation, The Vandeventer Foundation Inc reported grants to Seatttle 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 Seatttle. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.