The Norcliffe Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 916029352 · Private foundation
Based in Seattle, Washington, The Norcliffe Foundation has awarded $85.3M across 1,271 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Seattle Aquarium. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Norcliffe Foundation funds
The Norcliffe Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Aquarium OCEAN PAVILION | Seattle, WA | $5.0M | 2024 |
| Friends of Waterfront Seattle CAMPAIGN FOR WATERFRONT PARK | Seattle, WA | $2.6M | 2023 |
| University Preparatory Academy BUILDING TO INCLUDE, INVENT, INSPIRE CAMPAIGN | Seattle, WA | $2.5M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Norcliffe Foundation
From The Norcliffe 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 thenorcliffefoundation.com.
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Frequently asked questions about The Norcliffe Foundation
- Does The Norcliffe Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Norcliffe Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Norcliffe Foundation fund?
- The Norcliffe Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Seattle Aquarium, Friends of Waterfront Seattle, University Preparatory Academy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Norcliffe Foundation give in grants?
- The Norcliffe Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $56.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $85.3M over 1,271 grants.
- Where is The Norcliffe Foundation located?
- The Norcliffe Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916029352.
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