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Washington private foundations

There are 2,579 private foundations in Washington. Combined, these Washingtonian private foundations employ 481 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $19 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Washington

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,579
 
$4,863,470,953
Corporate foundations
 
28
 
$121,148,726
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Private foundations by major Washington cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Seattle
 
1,627
 
$4,447,446,085
Spokane
 
172
 
$36,995,432
Portland, OR
 
132
 
$265,345,566
Bellingham
 
79
 
$11,765,653
Bremerton
 
76
 
$15,038,268
Olympia
 
63
 
$5,209,693
Kennewick
 
47
 
$11,037,137
Yakima
 
42
 
$2,220,173
Mount Vernon
 
40
 
$4,363,661
Wenatchee
 
30
 
$7,786,841
Showing 10 of 13 metros

Sizes of private foundations in Washington

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,321
$250k to $1M
 
282
$1M to $5M
 
174
$5M to $25M
 
53
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
9
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Directory of private foundations in Washington

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1-20 of 2,579

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)

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)

The Li Lu Foundation

The Li Lu Foundation is a Seattle-based family foundation funding education and AAPI community prosperity, supporting grantees like The Asian American Foundation.
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$102.9m
Employees
0
EIN
45-5193233
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)

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)

Ben B. Cheney Foundation

Ben B. Cheney Foundation is a private foundation in Tacoma, WA, which was founded in 1957 and most recently had $7,086,394 in revenue and four employees.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$68.9m
Employees
4
EIN
91-6053760
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

Schultz Family Foundation creates greater accessible opportunity for all through initiatives like American Opportunity Index, young adults, veterans, and entrepreneurs equity fund.
Revenue
$27.4m
Assets
$355.2m
Employees
25
EIN
91-1746414
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
$7.9m
Assets
$31.6m
Employees
0
EIN
94-3163120
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)

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)

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)

Allen Family Philanthropies

Allen Family Philanthropies is a private foundation in Seattle, WA whose mission is: Seattle private foundation funding youth activities, community engagement, and health initiatives.
Revenue
$180.7m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
0
EIN
94-3082532
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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