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Seattle Opera Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 911174712  ·  Private foundation

Seattle Opera Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.8M in grants paid and $24.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 8 individual grants from this funder — $14.8M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$24.3M
Total assets
8
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Seattle Opera Foundation funds

Seattle Opera Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$3.8M2020
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$2.1M2022
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.8M2018
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.8M2019
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.4M2025
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.4M2024
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.3M2023
Seattle Opera
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.3M2017

Seattle Opera Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.3M
2018$1.8M
2019$1.8M
2020$3.8M
2022$2.1M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.4M
2025$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Seattle Opera Foundation

Seattle Opera 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 seattleopera.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Seattle Opera Foundation

Does Seattle Opera Foundation accept grant applications?
Seattle Opera 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 Seattle Opera Foundation fund?
Seattle Opera Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Seattle Opera, Seattle Opera, Seattle Opera. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Seattle Opera Foundation give in grants?
Seattle Opera Foundation reported $3.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.8M over 8 grants.
Where is Seattle Opera Foundation located?
Seattle Opera Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911174712.
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About this profile. This page is built from Seattle Opera 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 Seattle Opera Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.