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Seattle foundations

There are 2,017foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Seattlemetro area, including the cities of Seattle, Auburn, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Lakewood, Redmond, Renton, and Tacoma. Combined, these Seattle metro foundationsemploy 5,855 people, earn more than $33 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $84 billion.
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Types of foundations in Seattle

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
1,589
$2,218,914,423
Grantmaking public charity foundations
189
$1,668,311,329
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
50
$5,504,455
Corporate foundations
44
$322,485,892
Community foundations
31
$238,143,025
Organizations supporting a single foundation
5
$28,564,317,822
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
4
$25,396,570
Foundation professional societies
4
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
3
$6,920,162
Foundation research and public policy institutes
2
$0
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Job trends for Seattle foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
152
1-10
93
11-25
19
26-100
7
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
1
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Sizes of foundations in Seattle

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
903
$250k to $1M
188
$1M to $5M
129
$5M to $25M
43
$25M to $100M
12
$100M+
7
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Directory of foundations in Seattle

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1-20 of 2,017

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust

The Foundation Trust holds the endowment for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It does not distribute money to grantees.
Revenue
$28.6b
Assets
$68.0b
Employees
0
EIN
91-1663695
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
$34.4m
Assets
$162.8m
Employees
18
EIN
91-1007459
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
$17.8m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2519767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Larry Benaroya Family Foundation

The Larry Benaroya Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Mercer Island, WA that primarily funds unrestricted grants to various organizations including JDRF Seattle Guild and others. Last year, it made 18 grants.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3890382
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
$9.8m
Assets
$56.3m
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-0404771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Li Lu Humanitarian 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
$18.3m
Assets
$69.3m
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-5193233
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
$84.9m
Assets
$107.3m
Employees
15
EIN
91-2073258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Snohomish County

We promote and increase effective charitable giving through grantmaking. We gather, grow, and grant charitable funds to all sectors of the Community including: arts & culture, education, environment, health & wellness, and human services.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$55.4m
Employees
15
EIN
94-3188703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Casey Family Programs

Casey Family Programs is the nation's largest operating foundation focused entirely on foster care and improving the child welfare system. Founded in 1966, they work to provide and improve and ultimately prevent the need for foster care in the US.
Revenue
$231.3m
Assets
$2.5b
Employees
13
EIN
91-0793881
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
$5.8m
Assets
$389.7m
Employees
9
EIN
91-1746414
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
$5.4m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-1817398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Raven Trust Fund

The Raven Trust Fund is a private foundation that primarily funds general support for all public charities.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$47.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-1816037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wild Lives Foundation

The Wild Lives Foundation is a Seattle, WA private foundation that primarily funds sealife response, museum donation to support various programs, bears grant, and a grant to women together, Inc.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
1
EIN
81-1612906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harnish Foundation

The Harnish Foundation is a private foundation that made 30 grants last year. It is supported by John J Harnish and Katherine A Harn and located in Tukwila, WA. Grantees include Marys Place.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$61.1m
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3730146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Conru Foundation

The Conru Foundation made 26 grants last year. Its purpose is the promotion of freedom of speech and religion through an online community facilitating open discussions on diverse philosophical topics.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$36.9m
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-1387085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington Research Foundation

The Washington Research Foundation is a private foundation located in Seattle, WA that assists eligible institutions to apply for patents related to their discoveries, inventions, and processes.
Revenue
$40.4m
Assets
$331.5m
Employees
10
EIN
46-4105873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dave and Wendy Morgan Foundation

Private foundation in Snohomish, WA funding support programs, kennel, spay/neuter trips, migraine education, first aid kits, individual grants. Grants Water4Kids and others.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2477960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vatheuer Family Foundation (VFF)

Vatheuer Family Foundation (VFF) believe in supporting all levels of focused impact to promote sustainability, drive ingenuity and to encourage individual welfare and community.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$53.3m
Employees
1
EIN
93-1218806
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
$159.6m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
73
EIN
91-6013536
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Biella Foundation

The Biella Foundation is a private foundation located in Kirkland, WA that awards grants to Acres Of Diamonds. The trustees are James R. Wolfe and Verne Jay Todd.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$54.9m
Employees
4
EIN
91-1428508
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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