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Bernier Mccaw Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 832091267  ·  Private foundation

Bernier Mccaw Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.3M in annual giving against $11.2M in assets. This page documents the 96 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Bernier Mccaw Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.2M
Total assets
96
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bernier Mccaw Foundation funds

Bernier Mccaw Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, health care, higher education, lgbtq rights, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementHealth CareHigher EducationLgbtq RightsMental Health

Populations it has supported include black communities, lgbtq people, women girls.

black communitieslgbtq peoplewomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Independent Sector
NONPROFIT WORKFORCE INITIATIVES & CENTER ON EXCELLENCE FOR THE NONPROFIT WORKFORCE
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition
CAPACITY-BUILDING GRANT FOR 2SPIRIT CENTER
Mesa, AZ$600K2024
Sacred Land Collective
CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT.
Auburn, WA$600K2023
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
UNRESTRICTED GIFT IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 RESEARCH
Seattle, WA$500K2020
Sacred Land Collective
CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT
Auburn, WA$475K2024
Byrd Barr Place
BIPOC ED COALITION
Seattle, WA$440K2024
Byrd Barr Place
BIPOC ED COALITION.
Seattle, WA$420K2023
Tubman Center for Health and Freedom
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Seattle, WA$417K2024
YMCA of Seattle-king County-snohomish County
ACCELERATED 2021 ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN PAYMENT
Seattle, WA$400K2020
YWCA of Seattle-king-snohomish County
STRATEGIC DIRECTION INITIATIVES.
Seattle, WA$333K2023
YWCA of Seattle-king-snohomish County
STRATEGIC DIRECTION INITIATIVES
Seattle, WA$333K2024
Southwest Indigenous Womens
CAPACITY-BUILDING GRANT FOR 2SPIRIT CENTER.
Mesa, AZ$300K2023
YWCA of the USA
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$300K2020
Northwest Film Forum
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION FOR ARTE NOIR
Seattle, WA$258K2022
Realize Impact
DENKYEM POOLED LOAN FUND.
Bainbridge Island, WA$256K2023

Bernier Mccaw Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.3M
2022$1.5M
2023$3.7M
2024$4.7M

How to apply for funding from Bernier Mccaw Foundation

Bernier Mccaw 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Bernier Mccaw Foundation

Does Bernier Mccaw Foundation accept grant applications?
Bernier Mccaw 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 Bernier Mccaw Foundation fund?
Bernier Mccaw Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Independent Sector, Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition, Sacred Land Collective. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bernier Mccaw Foundation give in grants?
Bernier Mccaw Foundation reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.2M over 96 grants.
Where is Bernier Mccaw Foundation located?
Bernier Mccaw Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 832091267.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bernier Mccaw 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 Bernier Mccaw Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.