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Arboretum Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 910613583  ·  Private foundation

Arboretum Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $703K in grants paid and $5.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 17 individual grants from this funder — $7.8M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$703K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.5M
Total assets
17
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Arboretum Foundation funds

Arboretum Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Arboretum Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Washington
CAPITAL PROJECTS, MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER
Seattle, WA$1.6M2024
University of Washington
EDUCATION, ARBORISTS, GARDENERS, EQUIPMENT, WOODLAND CREEK BERGER PLAN, WOODLAND CREEK SCHEMATIC, LAKE WASHINGTON BEAUTIFICATION, RHODY GLEN
Seattle, WA$1.2M2022
University of Washington
CAPITAL PROJECTS, MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER
Seattle, WA$966K2025
University of Washington
CAPITAL PROJECTS, MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER
Seattle, WA$857K2023
University of Washington
ARBORISTS; EDUCATION; GARDENERS; HERBARIUM; LIBRARY; LAKE WA BLVD BEAUTIFICATION; RHODY GLENN; AZALEA WAY; STORM RECOVERY
Seattle, WA$664K2019
City of Seattle - Seattle Parks and Recreation
CAPITAL PROJECTS, MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER
Seattle, WA$623K2023
University of Washington
EDUCATION, ARBORISTS, GARDENERS, EQUIPMENT, WOODLAND CREEK BERGER PLAN, WOODLAND CREEK SCHEMATIC, LAKE WASHINGTON BEAUTIFICATION, RHODY GLEN
Seattle, WA$581K2020
University of Washington
ARBORETUM ARBORISTS, EDUCATION, GARDENING, LIBRARY, LAKE WA BLVD BEAUTIFICATION
Seattle, WA$338K2018
University of Washington
To Arboretum Arborists and Community Education/Programs, Support Botanical Gardens
Seattle, WA$244K2017
City of Seattle
CENTENNIAL GARDEN CAPITAL PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER, LAKE WA BLVD BEAUTIFICATION
Seattle, WA$225K2018
City of Seattle
For centennial Garden Capital Project and Japanese Garden Machiai Roof Capital Project
Seattle, WA$157K2017
City of Seattle - Seattle Parks and Recreation
REPLACEMENT OF TSUTAKAWA GATES AND IMPROVEMENTS TOWARD JAPANESE GARDEN MEADOW
Seattle, WA$126K2022
City of Seattle
JAPANESE GARDEN POND RESTORATION; LAKE WA BLVD BEAUTIFICATION
Seattle, WA$105K2019
City of Seattle - Seattle Parks and Recreation
COMPOSTING TOILET, CLUB CAR, JAPANESE GARDEN, POND RESTORATION, OTHER
Seattle, WA$67K2020
City of Seattle - Seattle Parks and Recreation
CAPITAL PROJECTS, MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER
Seattle, WA$39K2025

Arboretum Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$401K
2018$568K
2019$769K
2020$663K
2022$1.4M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.6M
2025$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Arboretum Foundation

Arboretum Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at arboretumfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Arboretum Foundation

Does Arboretum Foundation accept grant applications?
Arboretum Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Arboretum Foundation fund?
Arboretum Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include University of Washington, University of Washington, University of Washington. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Arboretum Foundation give in grants?
Arboretum Foundation reported $703K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.8M over 17 grants.
Where is Arboretum Foundation located?
Arboretum Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 910613583.
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About this profile. This page is built from Arboretum Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Arboretum Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.