Sequoia Foundation
Tacoma, Washington · EIN 911178052 · Private foundation
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Sequoia Foundation has awarded $4.8M across 216 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to America's Automotive Trust. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Sequoia Foundation funds
Sequoia Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, economic development, education, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, indigenous, low-income 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| America's Automotive Trust CY 2024 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $150K | 2024 |
| America's Automotive Trust GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $150K | 2022 |
| America's Automotive Trust GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $150K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Sequoia Foundation
From Sequoia Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at sequoiafound.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Foundation
- Does Sequoia Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Sequoia Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Sequoia Foundation fund?
- Sequoia Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include America's Automotive Trust. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sequoia Foundation give in grants?
- Sequoia Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 216 grants.
- Where is Sequoia Foundation located?
- Sequoia Foundation is based in Tacoma, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911178052.
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