Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Washington
85 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Washington nonprofits in recent years, together directing $80.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 85 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 libraries & literacy funders in Washington
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Washington giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Public Library Foundation | Washington | $27.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $15.6M | 3 | 2018 |
| 3 | King County Library System Foundation | Washington | $7.1M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Fort Vancouver Regional Library | Washington | $6.4M | 9 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Satterberg Foundation Inc | Washington | $4.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Kitsap Regional Library Foundation | Washington | $4.3M | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | Pierce County Library Foundation | Washington | $2.1M | 6 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $1.7M | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | James S Mcdonnell Foundation | Missouri | $1.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | Manton Foundation | Illinois | $1.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | Arboretum Foundation | Washington | $1.0M | 2 | 2019 |
| 12 | Skagit Community Foundation | Washington | $984K | 2 | 2023 |
| 13 | Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller | Washington | $647K | 4 | 2024 |
| 14 | William T Grant Foundation Inc | New York | $600K | 2 | 2023 |
| 15 | Anacortes Public Library Foundation | Washington | $532K | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Washington — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 85 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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