Seattle Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 916013536 · Private foundation
Based in Seattle, Washington, Seattle Foundation has awarded $802.5M across 28,577 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Schwab Charitable Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Seattle Foundation funds
Seattle Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund TO SUPPORT BURNS MCCABE FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND | Orlando, FL | $8.0M | 2022 |
| University Lutheran Church TO SUPPORT PROJECT A: ACCESSIBILITY ADDITION AND PROJECT P: NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE. | Seattle, WA | $7.0M | 2024 |
| United Way of King County TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $6.9M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Seattle Foundation
Seattle Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at seattlefoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Seattle Foundation
- Does Seattle Foundation accept grant applications?
- Seattle Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Seattle Foundation fund?
- Seattle Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Schwab Charitable Fund, University Lutheran Church, United Way of King County. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Seattle Foundation give in grants?
- Seattle Foundation reported $177.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $802.5M over 28,577 grants.
- Where is Seattle Foundation located?
- Seattle Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916013536.
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