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Seattle foundations

There are 2,065 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Seattle metro area, including the cities of Seattle, Auburn, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Lakewood, Redmond, Renton, and Tacoma. Combined, these Seattle metro foundations employ 7,892 people, earn more than $26 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $103 billion.
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Types of foundations in Seattle

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,641
 
$13,120,769,395
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
200
 
$2,496,066,970
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
42
 
$3,937,976
Community foundations
 
38
 
$386,069,179
Corporate foundations
 
26
 
$104,496,127
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
6
 
$10,176,446,645
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
5
 
$5,601,968
Foundation professional societies
 
2
 
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
2
 
$291,184
Foundation research and public policy institutes
 
1
 
$318,236
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Job trends for Seattle foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,160
1-10
 
85
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in Seattle

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
889
$250k to $1M
 
217
$1M to $5M
 
157
$5M to $25M
 
59
$25M to $100M
 
15
$100M+
 
14
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Directory of foundations in Seattle

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1-20 of 2,065

The Bamford Foundation

The Bamford Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people, with a special focus on those with disabilities. Grants are made to organizations that work to promote independence and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
1
EIN
91-1504193
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gates Foundation Trust

The Foundation Trust holds the endowment for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It does not distribute money to grantees.
Revenue
$10.2b
Assets
$77.6b
Employees
0
EIN
91-1663695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Laidir Foundation

The Laidir Foundation is a 501(c)(3) based in Washington State. Its evolving mission will include research, development, and partnerships with people dedicated to moving the planet in a new direction.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$71.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2519767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pivotal Philanthropies Opportunity Foundation

The Pivotal Philanthropies Opportunity Foundation is a private foundation located in Redmond, WA, with trustees Melinda French Gates, John Sage, and Brooke Anderson.
Revenue
$955.6m
Assets
$962.6m
Employees
0
EIN
93-4378098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sage Foundation

The Sage Foundation is a corporate foundation that made 14 grants last year and is located in Arlington, WA. Grantees include Ojai Valley School. The foundation is supported by Edmund Littlefield JR.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$53.8m
Employees
0
EIN
20-0404771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

444S Foundation

444S Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, WA whose mission is: A private foundation whose trustee is Roush G. James.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$45.8m
Employees
2
EIN
91-6468421
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bezos Family Foundation

The Bezos Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation established by Jackie and Mike Bezos, who along with their children and spouses, serve as directors.
Revenue
$352.0m
Assets
$154.2m
Employees
30
EIN
91-2073258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ben B. Cheney Foundation

The Foundation is active in communities where the Cheney Lumber Company operated. The Foundation assists projects that improve the quality of life in those communities by making grants to a wide range of activities.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$68.9m
Employees
4
EIN
91-6053760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Li Lu Foundation

The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation (LLHF) makes grants to organizations that work to improve the lives of people in need. The foundation is supported by Li Lu, a Seattle-based businesswoman.
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$102.9m
Employees
0
EIN
45-5193233
IRS type
501(c)(3)

First Financial Northwest Foundation

The First Financial Northwest Foundation is a philanthropic organization that funds support for the Family First Community Center and other program support. The foundation grants money to nonprofit organizations located in Renton, WA.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1421623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF)

The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation's mission is to strengthening our community by fostering generosity and connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$185.7m
Employees
21
EIN
91-1007459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation

The Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation is a private foundation that mainly funds general support, covid 19 support, for all in Seattle, chairman's council. general museum support., youth anxiety fund, visual arts support, visionary circle, and t.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$33.4m
Employees
0
EIN
94-3163120
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harnish Foundation

The Harnish Foundation, a Tukwila, WA family foundation, funds operating expenses, veteran programs, and education initiatives, awarding 24 grants last year.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$99.2m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3730146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tew Foundation

The Tew Foundation is a private foundation located in Seattle, WA and supported by Ann Wyckoff. It made one grant last year.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1817398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation

The David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds to provide support to exempt organizations. Grantees include Planned Parenthood and others. The foundation made 27 grants last year.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$36.3m
Employees
0
EIN
45-3943382
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pivotal Philanthropies Momentum Foundation

The Pivotal Philanthropies Momentum Foundation is a private foundation located in Redmond, WA, with trustees Melinda French Gates, John Sage, and Brooke Anderson.
Revenue
$955.6m
Assets
$962.6m
Employees
0
EIN
93-4400793
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Schultz Family Foundation

The Schultz Family Foundation, established in 1996 by Howard and Sheri Schultz, creates pathways of opportunity for populations facing barriers to success.
Revenue
$27.4m
Assets
$355.2m
Employees
25
EIN
91-1746414
IRS type
501(c)(3)

T-Mobile USA Foundation

The T-Mobile USA Foundation is a corporate foundation that is located in Bellevue, WA. The Foundation made 31 grants last year. Some of the Foundation's grantees include American Online Giving Foundation. The Foundation is supported by T-Mobile USA Inc.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1629033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle Foundation

Seattle Foundation ignites philanthropy to make Seattle a stronger, vibrant community. They manage area of interest funds and serve as financial steward for partners.
Revenue
$314.7m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
68
EIN
91-6013536
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Snohomish County

The Community Foundation of Snohomish County (the Foundation) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$55.7m
Employees
16
EIN
94-3188703
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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