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Laird Norton Family Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 916339917  ·  Private foundation

Laird Norton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $44.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 811 individual grants from this funder — $9.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$44.8M
Total assets
811
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Laird Norton Family Foundation funds

Laird Norton Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureK-12 EducationSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, indigenous, youth pop.

childrenfoster youthindigenousyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Laird Norton Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Philanthropy Northwest
STRONGER TOGETHER GRANT, WA FOOD FUND
Seattle, WA$172K2020
Rogue Basin Partnership
TO SUPPORT CAPACITY AND TO SUPPORT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN IMPLEMENTING THE ROGUE BASIN RESTORATION ACTION PLAN
Medford, OR$105K2018
Rogue Basin Partnership
TO SUPPORT THE CAPACITY OF THIS DEVELOPING RESTORATION BACKBONE ORGANIZATION AND TO SUPPORT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN IMPLEMENTING THE ROGUE B
Medford, OR$90K2019
Long Live the Kings
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$75K2019
Long Live the Kings
TO CONTINUE MANAGING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOOD CANAL BRIDGE ECOSYSTEM IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND BEGIN ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLANNING TO IMPLEMENT
Seattle, WA$75K2018
Washington Environmental Council
TO SUPPORT POWER PAST COAL, STAND UP TO OIL, AND POWER PAST FRACKED GAS.
Seattle, WA$60K2019
Truckee River Watershed Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Truckee, CA$60K2019
Wa Environmental Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$60K2020
Building Changes
TO SUPPORT THE WA STATE STUDENT AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
Seattle, WA$50K2020
Long Live the Kings
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$50K2020
Truckee River Watershed Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Truckee, CA$50K2020
Truckee River Watershed Council
TO SUPPORT PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Truckee, CA$50K2018
The Solutions Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Oakland, CA$50K2024
Minnesota Land Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT, WORK IN THE SE BLUFFLANDS REGION/MINNESOTA
Saint Paul, MN$45K2024
Valley Stewardship Network
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Viroqua, WI$45K2024

Laird Norton Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.3M
2019$1.4M
2020$1.8M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Laird Norton Family Foundation

Laird Norton Family 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 lairdnorton.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Laird Norton Family Foundation

Does Laird Norton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Laird Norton Family 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 Laird Norton Family Foundation fund?
Laird Norton Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Philanthropy Northwest, Rogue Basin Partnership, Rogue Basin Partnership. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Laird Norton Family Foundation give in grants?
Laird Norton Family Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.1M over 811 grants.
Where is Laird Norton Family Foundation located?
Laird Norton Family Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916339917.
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About this profile. This page is built from Laird Norton Family 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 Laird Norton Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.