Sightlife
Seattle, Washington · EIN 237051021 · Private foundation
Sightlife is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $546K in grants paid and $23.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 26 individual grants from this funder — $358K awarded across 2017–2022 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.
What Sightlife funds
Sightlife's giving carries a documented focus on health care.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sightlife, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State School for the Blind PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT AND EDUCATION | Vancouver, WA | $34K | 2017 |
| Washington State School for the Blind EXAM AND TESTING EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS, ETC. | Vancouver, WA | $29K | 2018 |
| Sightconnection PROGRAMS AND CIVIC SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2018 |
| Vision for Independence Center GENERAL SUPPORT. | Yakima, WA | $23K | 2019 |
| Seva Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT. | Berkeley, CA | $21K | 2020 |
| Vision for Independence Center PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT AND EDUCATION | Yakima, WA | $20K | 2017 |
| Spokane Central Lions Activities Foundation PRE-SCHOOL VISION & HEARING TESTING | Spokane, WA | $16K | 2018 |
| Sight Connection PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT AND EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $16K | 2017 |
| Vision for Independence Center GENERAL SUPPORT. | Yakima, WA | $16K | 2020 |
| Spokane Central Lions Pre-school Hearing Screening EYE EXAMS, GLASSES, HEARING AIDS, SCREENINGS, OTHER ASSISTANCE | Spokane, WA | $15K | 2017 |
| Washington State School for the Blind GENERAL SUPPORT. | Vancouver, WA | $15K | 2019 |
| Spokane Central Lions Activities Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT. | Spokane, WA | $13K | 2019 |
| Washington State School for the Blind GENERAL SUPPORT. | Vancouver, WA | $12K | 2020 |
| Kindering Center EYE EXAMS, GLASSES, HEARING AIDS, SCREENINGS, OTHER ASSISTANCE | Bellevue, WA | $11K | 2017 |
| Vision for Independence Center ADVERTISING, UPDATE LOW VISION LIBRARY, UPGRADE SOFTWARE, ETC. | Yakima, WA | $11K | 2018 |
Sightlife giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Sightlife
Sightlife'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 sightlife.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Sightlife
- Does Sightlife accept grant applications?
- Sightlife'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 Sightlife fund?
- Sightlife's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Washington State School for the Blind, Washington State School for the Blind, Sightconnection. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Sightlife give in grants?
- Sightlife reported $546K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $358K over 26 grants.
- Where is Sightlife located?
- Sightlife is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237051021.
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