Wilburforce Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 943137894 · Private foundation
Wilburforce Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $14.5M in grants paid and $148.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 907 individual grants from this funder — $67.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Wilburforce Foundation funds
Wilburforce Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, indigenous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeway Foundation ENVIRONMENTAL - WILBURFORCE CANADIAN CONSERVATION FUND | — | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ENVIRONMENTAL - TRAINING RESOURCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY 2023 | New York, NY | $800K | 2023 |
| Training Resources for the Environmental Community ENVIRONMENTAL - GENERAL SUPPORT 2023 | Santa Fe, NM | $800K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Wilburforce Foundation
From Wilburforce 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 wilburforce.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Wilburforce Foundation
- Does Wilburforce Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Wilburforce Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Wilburforce Foundation fund?
- Wilburforce Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Makeway Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Training Resources for the Environmental Community. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Wilburforce Foundation give in grants?
- Wilburforce Foundation reported $14.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $67.3M over 907 grants.
- Where is Wilburforce Foundation located?
- Wilburforce Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943137894.
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