The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation
Bellevue, Washington · EIN 912090480 · Private foundation
The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $202K in giving and $40.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 42 individual grants from this funder — $10.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation funds
The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), higher education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pursuit Church TO ASSIST ORG. IN CARRYING OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Snohomish, WA | $2.0M | 2023 |
| Pursuit Northwest TO ASSIST ORG. IN CARRYING OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Snohomish, WA | $1.5M | 2024 |
| American Bible Society TO ASSIST ORG. IN CARRYING OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Philadelphia, PA | $1.3M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation
The Gunnar and Ruth Lie 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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation
- Does The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Gunnar and Ruth Lie 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 The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation fund?
- The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Pursuit Church, Pursuit Northwest, American Bible Society. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation give in grants?
- The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $202K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.5M over 42 grants.
- Where is The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation located?
- The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation is based in Bellevue, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912090480.
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