Higher Education Grant Funders in Washington
896 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Washington nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.7B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 896 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Washington
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Washington giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington Foundation | Washington | $1.0B | 6 | 2024 |
| 2 | Washington State University Foundation | Washington | $297.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 3 | Seattle Foundation | Washington | $17.6M | 423 | 2024 |
| 4 | Central Washington University Foundation | Washington | $12.5M | 8 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Evergreen State College Foundat | Washington | $10.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Jack R Macdonald Charitable Trust | Texas | $9.7M | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $8.8M | 11 | 2024 |
| 8 | King County Bar Foundation | Washington | $7.7M | 18 | 2023 |
| 9 | Tacoma Community College Foundation | Washington | $7.2M | 8 | 2025 |
| 10 | Columbia Basin College Foundation | Washington | $7.1M | 7 | 2025 |
| 11 | Grays Harbor College Foundation | Washington | $7.0M | 14 | 2025 |
| 12 | Bellevue College Foundation | Washington | $6.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 13 | Whitworth Foundation | Washington | $6.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 14 | District 17 Community College Foundation | Washington | $6.3M | 7 | 2025 |
| 15 | Gonzaga Law School Foundation | Washington | $5.6M | 6 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Washington — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 896 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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