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Seattle foundations

There are 2,053 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 6,638 people, earn more than $25 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $104 billion.
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Types of foundations in Seattle

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,631
 
$13,087,111,467
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
199
 
$1,946,962,256
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
41
 
$3,852,777
Community foundations
 
39
 
$386,066,548
Corporate foundations
 
26
 
$104,663,918
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
6
 
$10,176,446,645
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
5
 
$5,601,968
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
3
 
$291,184
Foundation professional societies
 
2
 
$0
Foundation research and public policy institutes
 
1
 
$318,236
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Job trends for Seattle foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,150
1-10
 
87
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Seattle

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
879
$250k to $1M
 
220
$1M to $5M
 
155
$5M to $25M
 
60
$25M to $100M
 
13
$100M+
 
13
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Directory of foundations in Seattle

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1-20 of 2,053

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Laidir Foundation

Seattle-based Laidir Foundation funds icanquit smoking app distribution in India, supports 80,000 hours, makes charitable grants.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$71.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2519767
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)

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF)

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation empowers community transformation in Pierce County by connecting people, knowledge, and funding for a racially equitable and inclusive future.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$185.7m
Employees
21
EIN
91-1007459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation

The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds the general fund. The foundation made eight grants last year.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0774466
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)

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)

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)

Names Family Foundation

The Names Family Foundation is a Fircrest, WA family foundation funding nonprofits that advance youth and community health through sports, fitness, and wellness.
Revenue
$82.8m
Assets
$178.4m
Employees
3
EIN
94-3250195
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
$5.3m
Assets
$43.2m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1387085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington Research Foundation

The Washington Research Foundation is a Seattle-based nonprofit that funds scientific research, awarding 166 grants and supporting postdoctoral fellowships.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$341.2m
Employees
11
EIN
46-4105873
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)

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)
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