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The Moraine Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 204195024  ·  Private foundation

The Moraine Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $4.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 30 individual grants from this funder — $8.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.8M
Total assets
30
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Moraine Foundation funds

The Moraine Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, libraries & literacy, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
PEOPLE IN NATURE EXPERIENCE
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
PEOPLE IN NATURE EXPERIENCE
Washington, DC$1.0M2022
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
PEOPLE IN NATURE EXPERIENCE
Washington, DC$994K2024
Burke Museum
CULTURAL & HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Seattle, WA$667K2017
National Parks Conservation Association
CLEAN AIR AND CLIMATE
Washington, DC$500K2019
National Parks Conservation Association
CLEAN AIR AND CLIMATE
Washington, DC$500K2020
National Parks Conservation Association
CLEAN AIR AND CLIMATE
Washington, DC$500K2022
Dickinson College
ARCTIC AND ALPINE STUDIES
Carlisle, PA$402K2020
Dickinson College
ARCTIC AND ALPINE STUDIES
Carlisle, PA$400K2022
Dickinson College
ARCTIC AND ALPINE STUDIES
Carlisle, PA$400K2023
Dickinson College
ARCTIC AND ALPINE STUDIES
Carlisle, PA$398K2024
Smithsonian Natural History Museum
CULTURAL & HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Washington, DC$375K2017
Downtown Emergency Service Center
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Seattle, WA$225K2020
St Luke School
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Shoreline, WA$119K2019
St Luke School
EDUCATION
Shoreline, WA$119K2017

The Moraine Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2019$644K
2020$1.2M
2022$2.0M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Moraine Foundation

The Moraine 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 morainefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Moraine Foundation

Does The Moraine Foundation accept grant applications?
The Moraine 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 The Moraine Foundation fund?
The Moraine Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Moraine Foundation give in grants?
The Moraine Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.0M over 30 grants.
Where is The Moraine Foundation located?
The Moraine Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204195024.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Moraine 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 The Moraine Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.