Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Washington
461 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Washington nonprofits in recent years, together directing $590.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 461 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Washington
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Washington giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday Foundation | Washington | $270.8M | 6 | 2020 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $54.6M | 29 | 2024 |
| 3 | Burke Museum Association | Washington | $20.1M | 7 | 2025 |
| 4 | James D and Sherry Raisbeck | Washington | $11.9M | 47 | 2024 |
| 5 | Artsfund Foundation | Washington | $8.2M | 7 | 2024 |
| 6 | Point Defiance Zoological Society | Washington | $6.3M | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $6.2M | 14 | 2024 |
| 8 | Aven Foundation | Washington | $5.9M | 12 | 2024 |
| 9 | Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation | Washington | $5.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 10 | Seattle Foundation | Washington | $4.5M | 227 | 2024 |
| 11 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $4.4M | 9 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Washington — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 461 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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