Mount Rainier above forested ridges in Washington

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7456468

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Vancouver, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 797 grants and $116.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
655 W Columbia Way Suite 700
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 694-8415
[email protected]
Form and materials
See www.murdocktrust.org
Deadlines
See www.murdocktrust.org
Restrictions
See www.murdocktrust.org

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $116,638,055

    Grants listed
    797
    Assets, end of year
    $1,966,464,844
  • Tax year 2023

    $80,086,080

    Grants listed
    729
    Assets, end of year
    $1,892,899,273
  • Tax year 2022

    $86,257,473

    Grants listed
    874
    Assets, end of year
    $1,757,097,736
  • Tax year 2021

    $101,560,162

    Grants listed
    690
    Assets, end of year
    $2,370,866,350
  • Tax year 2020

    $70,759,394

    Grants listed
    738
    Assets, end of year
    $2,089,031,070

Grants paid in 2024

797 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA

    Matching gifts

    $1,548,170
  2. Cook Inlet Tribal Council IncAnchorage, AK

    New fab lab

    $1,000,000
  3. Friends of Seattle WaterfrontSeattle, WA

    Downtown shoreline construction

    $1,000,000
  4. Latino NetworkPortland, OR

    Facility construction

    $1,000,000
  5. Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA

    New health sciences programs and facility renovation

    $1,000,000
  6. Carroll CollegeHelena, MT

    Library renovation

    $800,000
  7. The Veritas Forum IncCambridge, MA

    Faculty development pipeline program

    $800,000
  8. Human Resource Development Council of District IX IncBozeman, MT

    Facility construction

    $750,000
  9. KCTS TelevisionSeattle, WA

    Purchase and renovation of facility

    $750,000
  10. Larche Foundation of Greater VancouverBurnaby, Canada

    New facility construction

    $750,000
  11. The Young Mens Christian Association of Boise City IdahoBoise, ID

    New construction

    $750,000
  12. Generous Giving IncLexington, KY

    Program support

    $700,000
  13. George Fox UniversityNewberg, OR

    Facility construction

    $700,000
  14. Reid Saunders Evangelistic AssociationSalem, OR

    New facility

    $700,000
  15. 4 Ranges Community Recreation FoundationLivingston, MT

    Facility construction

    $650,000
  16. Seattle Repertory TheatreSeattle, WA

    Leasehold improvements

    $650,000
  17. Alaska Native Heritage Center IncAnchorage, AK

    Facility renovation

    $600,000
  18. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)

    $550,500
  19. Friends of the ChildrenPortland, OR

    Facility remodel and expansion

    $550,000
  20. Mental Health & Addiction Association of OregonPortland, OR

    Facility renovation

    $550,000
  21. Regents of the University of IdahoMoscow, ID

    Chemical ionization-mass spectrometer

    $550,000
  22. Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA

    Facilities renovation

    $550,000
  23. Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia MasonSeattle, WA

    Nucleic acids sequencing, microscopy, and imaging equipment

    $525,000
  24. Central Montana Medical Facilities IncLewistown, MT

    Renovation and new construction

    $500,000
  25. Childrens Home Society of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Facility renovation

    $500,000
  26. ChugachmiutAnchorage, AK

    New construction

    $500,000
  27. Comprehensive Mental Health Center of Tacoma Pierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Facility renovation

    $500,000
  28. Empowering Youth & Families OutreachRenton, WA

    New construction

    $500,000
  29. Grande Ronde Hospital IncLa Grande, OR

    New construction

    $500,000
  30. Helena Food Share IncHelena, MT

    Facility construction

    $500,000
  31. Interfaith Sanctuary Housingservices IncBoise, ID

    Facility renovation

    $500,000
  32. Lighthouse Mission MinistriesBellingham, WA

    New facility

    $500,000
  33. Literary Arts IncPortland, OR

    Facility renovations

    $500,000
  34. Meals on Wheels People IncPortland, OR

    Facility renovation

    $500,000
  35. Mountain Home Montana IncMissoula, MT

    Facility renovations

    $500,000
  36. North Valley Music SchoolWhitefish, MT

    New facility

    $500,000
  37. Olympic Peninsula Young Mens Christian AssnSequim, WA

    New construction

    $500,000
  38. Seattle Aquarium Society-SeasSeattle, WA

    Facility expansion

    $500,000
  39. University of PortlandPortland, OR

    New facility

    $500,000
  40. Virginia Garcia Memorial Health CenterHillsboro, OR

    Renovation and new construction

    $500,000
  41. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley IncLewiston, ID

    Facility renovation

    $493,500
  42. Santiam Memorial HospitalStayton, OR

    Emergency department renovation and expansion

    $475,000
  43. Bainbridge Island Japanese American MemorialBainbridge Is, WA

    Facility construction

    $450,000
  44. Foundation for Community Care of Richland County IncSidney, MT

    Purchase of a new hyperbaric system

    $450,000
  45. Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WA

    Scanners and ai-supported digital analysis software

    $450,000
  46. Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District 1Elma, WA

    New magnetic resonance imaging unit

    $450,000
  47. Kodiak Hockey LeagueKodiak, AK

    Facility renovation

    $450,000
  48. Nature Conservancy IncArlington, VA

    Upper salmon basin conservation easement

    $450,000
  49. Opportunities Industrialization Center of WashingtonYakima, WA

    Facility renovation

    $450,000
  50. Southeast Alaska Food BankJuneau, AK

    New warehouse facility

    $450,000
  51. University of Alaska FoundationAnchorage, AK

    New equipment

    $450,000
  52. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Photolithography and atomic force microscope

    $450,000
  53. Education Design LabWashington, DC

    Program expansion

    $440,000
  54. La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center IncMedford, OR

    Facility renovation and new construction

    $440,000
  55. Community Health Association of SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Equipment and technology

    $425,000
  56. Catholic Community Services of the Mid Willamette Valley & CentralKeizer, OR

    Facility renovation

    $410,000
  57. Adams County Health Center IncCouncil, ID

    New clinic construction

    $400,000
  58. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    New technology

    $400,000
  59. BCM International IncLancaster, PA

    New dining hall and kitchen

    $400,000
  60. Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish CountyEverett, WA

    New construction

    $400,000
  61. Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics IncOrofino, ID

    New mobile 3d mammography unit

    $400,000
  62. Community Council of Idaho IncCaldwell, ID

    New facility

    $400,000
  63. Genesis Community Health IncGarden City, ID

    Facility purchase

    $400,000
  64. Grand Tacoma Cine ClubTacoma, WA

    Building purchase

    $400,000
  65. IrcoPortland, OR

    Facility construction

    $400,000
  66. Jefferson Healthcare FoundationPort Townsend, WA

    Linear accelerator

    $400,000
  67. Lutheran School Association of Anchorage IncAnchorage, AK

    Facility renovation and expansion

    $400,000
  68. Mercy CorpsPortland, OR

    New entrepreneur technology

    $400,000
  69. Red Lodge Area Community FoundationRed Lodge, MT

    Facility renovation

    $400,000
  70. Sealaska Heritage InstituteJuneau, AK

    Facility remodel

    $400,000
  71. Set Free AlaskaWasilla, AK

    Facility construction

    $400,000
  72. St Peters Health FoundationHelena, MT

    New construction

    $400,000
  73. Young Womens Christian AssociationBillings, MT

    Facility construction

    $400,000
  74. YMCA of Greater SeattleSeattle, WA

    Facility renovation

    $390,000
  75. Seattle Symphony Orchestra IncSeattle, WA

    Program expansion

    $387,000
  76. Young Life of Canada-Jeune Vie Du CanadaBlaine, WA

    New work staff lodge

    $386,000
  77. All Classical Public Media IncPortland, OR

    Leasehold improvements

    $375,000
  78. Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada CountyGarden City, ID

    New facility construction

    $375,000
  79. Harlequin ProductionsOlympia, WA

    Historic theater renovation

    $375,000
  80. Idaho Basecamp IncKetchum, ID

    New construction

    $375,000
  81. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    Super-resolution light microscope

    $370,000
  82. BMH IncBlackfoot, ID

    Magnetic resonance imaging instrument

    $360,000
  83. Adult & Teen Challenge Pacific NorthwestMilwaukie, OR

    New facility

    $350,000
  84. Borland Free ClinicTualatin, OR

    Leasehold improvements

    $350,000
  85. Community Health Clinics IncNampa, ID

    New construction

    $350,000
  86. Northwest School of Wooden Boat BuildingPort Hadlock, WA

    Campus housing & land stewardship

    $350,000
  87. Providence Portland Medical FoundationPortland, OR

    Scanners and ai-supported digital analysis software

    $350,000
  88. Young Mens Christian Association of EugeneEugene, OR

    Facility construction

    $350,000
  89. Youth 71FIVE MinistriesMedford, OR

    Facility renovation

    $350,000
  90. Oregon Health and Science University FoundationPortland, OR

    Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)

    $341,200
  91. HealthpointRenton, WA

    Leasehold clinic renovation

    $338,000
  92. Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-Profit CorporationW Yellowstone, MT

    New facility

    $336,000
  93. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    New equipment

    $333,500
  94. Oregon Health and Science University FoundationPortland, OR

    Cryogenic transmission electron microscope

    $326,500
  95. Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryPortland, OR

    Building renovation

    $325,000
  96. Twin Rocks Friends Conference AssociationRockaway Beach, OR

    New development and marketing staff

    $320,050
  97. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (LC-MS)

    $314,000
  98. PCHD Foundation IncorporatedAmerican FLS, ID

    New construction

    $310,000
  99. Access to Advanced Health InstituteSeattle, WA

    Analytical equipment

    $305,500
  100. Sign Fracture Care InternationalRichland, WA

    New equipment

    $303,000
  101. Alaska Black CaucusAnchorage, AK

    Facility renovation

    $300,000
  102. Alatheia Riding CenterWenatchee, WA

    Facility construction

    $300,000
  103. Arctic Slope Native Association LTDBarrow, AK

    Renovation and expansion

    $300,000
  104. Boy Scouts of AmericaEugene, OR

    New construction

    $300,000
  105. Centrum FoundationPort Townsend, WA

    Historic renovations

    $300,000
  106. Columbia Gorge Children's Advocacy Center DBA Safespace Children's AdvocacyHood River, OR

    Facility purchase and renovations

    $300,000
  107. Curry Child Abuse Intervention CenterGold Beach, OR

    New construction

    $300,000
  108. Family Building Blocks IncSalem, OR

    Facility construction

    $300,000
  109. Helpline HouseBainbridge Is, WA

    Facility construction

    $300,000
  110. Island Hospital Health FoundationAnacortes, WA

    Facility renovation

    $300,000
  111. Kirkland Performance CenterKirkland, WA

    Leasehold improvements

    $300,000
  112. Log Cabin Literary Center IncBoise, ID

    Leasehold improvements

    $300,000
  113. Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp IncPortland, OR

    New facility construction

    $300,000
  114. MV AdvancementsMcMinnville, OR

    New construction

    $300,000
  115. Nami-OregonPortland, OR

    Facility purchase and renovation

    $300,000
  116. Quaker Hill Conference IncMcCall, ID

    Facility construction

    $300,000
  117. Rainier Oregon Historical MuseumRainier, OR

    New facility construction

    $300,000
  118. Salmon Hockey Association IncSalmon, ID

    Facility renovation

    $300,000
  119. Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful MotherPortland, OR

    Facility renovation

    $300,000
  120. Seattle's Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WA

    New construction

    $300,000
  121. Seven Acres FoundationChelan, WA

    New facility

    $300,000
  122. Shepherds House MinistriesBend, OR

    New redmond facility

    $300,000
  123. Spokane Valley HubLiberty Lake, WA

    New construction

    $300,000
  124. St Lukes McCall LTDBoise, ID

    Emergency room construction

    $300,000
  125. Tri-State Memorial HospitalClarkston, WA

    Purchase new imaging equipment

    $300,000
  126. University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MT

    Spinning-disk confocal microscope

    $300,000
  127. Vietnam War Memorial FundBoring, OR

    New construction

    $300,000
  128. United States Conference of Catholic BishopsWashington, DC

    Facility renovation

    $296,000
  129. Great Alaska Council Boy Scouts of AmericaAnchorage, AK

    Facility renovation and expansion

    $295,000
  130. Community Youth ServicesOlympia, WA

    Facility renovation

    $279,000
  131. Bible Teaching IncSilverton, OR

    Facility renovations

    $268,000
  132. Poverello Center IncMissoula, MT

    Facility renovation

    $267,500
  133. Flathead Lutheran Bible CampKalispell, MT

    New staff house

    $267,000
  134. Explorationworks IncHelena, MT

    Facility renovation

    $265,000
  135. Willamette UniversitySalem, OR

    New infrastructure

    $262,000
  136. Providence Seaside Hospital FoundationSeaside, OR

    Sterile processing department renovation and expansion

    $259,000
  137. Muslim Educational Trust IncPortland, OR

    New development and marketing staff

    $257,500
  138. Alaska Christian CollegeSoldotna, AK

    New facility construction

    $250,000
  139. Atlas FreeKirkland, WA

    Program expansion

    $250,000
  140. Boys & Girls Club of KootenaiPost Falls, ID

    Facility expansion

    $250,000
  141. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral AlaskaAnchorage, AK

    Leasehold improvements

    $250,000
  142. Carroll CollegeHelena, MT

    New health sciences program

    $250,000
  143. Central Oregon Community College FoundationBend, OR

    New facility

    $250,000
  144. Clatsop County Historical Society IncAstoria, OR

    New construction

    $250,000
  145. Community Health CareTacoma, WA

    Renovation

    $250,000
  146. Community Leadership and Development IncBillings, MT

    Tapestry facility construction

    $250,000
  147. German-American School of PortlandBeaverton, OR

    Facility renovation

    $250,000
  148. Heart of Oregon Corps IncBend, OR

    New construction

    $250,000
  149. Historic WhidbeyCoupeville, WA

    Historic building restoration

    $250,000
  150. La Pine Community Health CenterLa Pine, OR

    New construction

    $250,000
  151. Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, OR

    Program support

    $250,000
  152. University of Alaska FoundationAnchorage, AK

    Program support

    $250,000
  153. Walla Walla Catholic SchoolsWalla Walla, WA

    Facility renovations

    $250,000
  154. World Vision IncFederal Way, WA

    New digital technology

    $250,000
  155. Bend Endurance AcademyBend, OR

    Leasehold improvements

    $244,500
  156. SiffSeattle, WA

    New chief operating officer

    $243,500
  157. Corban UniversitySalem, OR

    Online educational program expansion

    $242,500
  158. B5 Learning CenterKennewick, WA

    New facility construction

    $240,000
  159. Christianity Today InternationalWheaton, IL

    Program expansion

    $240,000
  160. Vida McKenzie Community CenterVida, OR

    Facility rebuild

    $240,000
  161. Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WA

    New staff

    $237,500
  162. Warm Beach Christian Camps & Conference CenterStanwood, WA

    Facility construction

    $235,000
  163. Boise State University Foundation IncBoise, ID

    Inverted confocal raman microscope

    $230,500
  164. Anchorage Museum AssociationAnchorage, AK

    New technology

    $227,500
  165. Leadership FoundationsTacoma, WA

    New program staff

    $227,000
  166. Discovery Center of Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Facility renovation

    $225,000
  167. Seattle Universal Math MuseumSeattle, WA

    New executive director

    $225,000
  168. Twispworks FoundationTwisp, WA

    Facility improvements

    $225,000
  169. Windrider Institute IncEagle, ID

    Program support

    $225,000
  170. World Relief Corp of National Association of EvangelicalsBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $224,000
  171. Oregon Tech Foundation IncKlamath Falls, OR

    New equipment

    $223,000
  172. George Fox UniversityNewberg, OR

    Online program expansion

    $215,000
  173. Eastside Community Development FundBellevue, WA

    New executive director

    $214,000
  174. The Headstrong Project IncNew York City, NY

    Program expansion

    $213,500
  175. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts IncAnchorage, AK

    Program expansion

    $209,500
  176. Seattle Theatre GroupSeattle, WA

    New staff

    $205,500
  177. Rails to Trails ConservancyWashington, DC

    New manager

    $205,000
  178. Camelot Theatre CompanyTalent, OR

    Technology improvements

    $200,000
  179. Cascade Christian SchoolsPuyallup, WA

    New construction

    $200,000
  180. Lauren Edson Dance IncorporatedGarden City, ID

    Leasehold improvement

    $200,000
  181. Love Inc of Treasure ValleyNampa, ID

    New facility construction

    $200,000
  182. Medical Teams InternationalPortland, OR

    Staff and program expansion

    $200,000
  183. MorningsideOlympia, WA

    Facility renovation

    $200,000
  184. St Luke SchoolShoreline, WA

    Facility improvement

    $200,000
  185. The Foraker GroupAnchorage, AK

    Special track for nonprofit support organizations

    $200,000
  186. The Vancouver Symphony OrchestraVancouver, WA

    Program expansion

    $200,000
  187. Union Gospel Mission Association of SpokaneSpokane, WA

    New construction

    $200,000
  188. Walla Walla Valley AcademyCollege Place, WA

    Auditorium renovation

    $200,000
  189. Washington Trust for Historic PreservationSeattle, WA

    Program expansion

    $200,000
  190. Youth Dynamics IncBillings, MT

    Facility expansion

    $200,000
  191. Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CA

    New mobile vision clinic staff

    $199,500
  192. KinderingBellevue, WA

    New program staff

    $198,000
  193. St Johns Lutheran Ministries IncBillings, MT

    Facility renovation

    $195,000
  194. Neural EducationTacoma, WA

    New executive staff

    $194,000
  195. Cascades Camp and Conference CenterYelm, WA

    New staff

    $192,000
  196. Junior Achievement of WashingtonAuburn, WA

    New program staff

    $192,000
  197. Alpha Supported Living ServicesBothell, WA

    House renovation

    $191,500
  198. The Seattle School of Theology & PsychologySeattle, WA

    New staff

    $191,000
  199. Idaho Community Foundation IncBoise, ID

    New donor engagement staff

    $188,000
  200. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    New program staff

    $187,000
  201. Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationAshland, OR

    Program expansion

    $187,000
  202. Eugene Ballet CompanyEugene, OR

    New staff and technology

    $186,000
  203. Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WA

    New technology staff

    $185,500
  204. Shared Hope InternationalVancouver, WA

    New staff

    $182,000
  205. River Academy A Non Profit CorporationWenatchee, WA

    Facility improvement

    $181,000
  206. Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA

    Gas chromatography-mass spectrometer and isotopic water analyzer

    $180,500
  207. Compassion FirstBeaverton, OR

    New staff

    $179,000
  208. Imagine Childrens MuseumEverett, WA

    New human resources staff

    $179,000
  209. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    New staff

    $179,000
  210. Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN

    New program staff

    $175,500
  211. Association of Christian Schools InternationalColorado Springs, CO

    Special funding track

    $175,000
  212. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- USAMadison, WI

    New technology

    $175,000
  213. The Friendship Circle of WashingtonMercer Island, WA

    New programming

    $174,000
  214. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- USAMadison, WI

    New staff

    $173,500
  215. L Arche USAPortland, OR

    New impact and evaluation director

    $173,500
  216. BendfilmBend, OR

    Program expansion

    $173,000
  217. Alaska Arts Southeast IncSitka, AK

    Facility renovation

    $172,000
  218. 7th Street Theatre AssociationHoquiam, WA

    Historic restoration

    $170,000
  219. Nature Conservancy IncArlington, VA

    Program expansion

    $170,000
  220. Neskowin Coast FoundationOtis, OR

    New technology

    $168,500
  221. Metropolitan Youth SymphonyPortland, OR

    New development staff

    $167,000
  222. Boy Scouts of AmericaPortland, OR

    New staff

    $166,000
  223. Incight CompanyPortland, OR

    New staff

    $166,000
  224. Little Red School House IncEverett, WA

    New executive development staff

    $164,000
  225. Alaska State Fair IncorporatedPalmer, AK

    New facility

    $163,000
  226. Farmers Conservation AllianceHood River, OR

    New staff

    $161,000
  227. PATH Ministries InternationalBend, OR

    New development director

    $161,000
  228. Adelante MujeresForest Grove, OR

    New deputy director

    $160,000
  229. National Forest FoundationMissoula, MT

    New program staff

    $157,500
  230. Safe House Project IncAlexandria, VA

    New program staff

    $157,500
  231. Center for Sustainable InfrastructureOlympia, WA

    New staff

    $157,000
  232. Camp Elso IncorporatedPortland, OR

    New development staff

    $156,000
  233. Northwest Maritime CenterPort Townsend, WA

    New chief financial officer

    $153,000
  234. Construction for ChangeSeattle, WA

    New program staff

    $151,000
  235. Alliance for Children EverywhereRidgefield, WA

    New development staff

    $150,500
  236. Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing AssociationAnchorage, AK

    Trailhead relocation and construction of clubhouse and officiating tower

    $150,000
  237. Camp Lutherwood AssociationCheshire, OR

    New lodge facility

    $150,000
  238. Center for Christianity and Public LifeWashington, DC

    Program expansion

    $150,000
  239. Charitable Partnership FundPortland, OR

    Program support

    $150,000
  240. H O P E Equestrian CenterEagle Point, OR

    Facility construction

    $150,000
  241. John Jay Institute for Faith Society and Law IncLanghorne, PA

    Fellows program

    $150,000
  242. MacLellan Center for Global Christian EducationChattanooga, TN

    Program expansion

    $150,000
  243. Nonprofit Association of OregonPortland, OR

    Special track for nonprofit support organizations

    $150,000
  244. Northwest School for Hearing Impaired ChildrenShoreline, WA

    Facility renovation

    $150,000
  245. Oregon Coast Council of the ArtsNewport, OR

    Leasehold improvements for performing arts center

    $150,000
  246. Oregon Native American ChamberPortland, OR

    New program staff

    $150,000
  247. Oregon Rail Heritage FoundationPortland, OR

    Historic restoration

    $150,000
  248. Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA

    Program support

    $150,000
  249. Rainer Foothills Wellness FoundationEnumclaw, WA

    Leasehold improvements

    $150,000
  250. Totem StarSeattle, WA

    Leasehold improvement

    $150,000

Approved for future payment

683 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Union Gospel MissionPortland, OR

    New facility

    $2,700,000
  2. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Muddy road improvement

    $1,500,000
  3. Greater Missoula Family Young Mens Christian AssociationMissoula, MT

    New construction

    $1,000,000
  4. Portland Art MuseumPortland, OR

    New entry pavilion

    $1,000,000
  5. Windrider Institute IncEagle, ID

    Program expansion

    $1,000,000
  6. Bible ProjectPortland, OR

    New technology

    $750,000
  7. Open House Ministries IncVancouver, WA

    New facility

    $750,000
  8. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    New greenhouse

    $750,000
  9. Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR

    New nanofabrication equipment

    $700,000
  10. St Anthonys SchoolTigard, OR

    New construction

    $700,000
  11. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Electronic spectroscopy suite in an electron microscope

    $700,000
  12. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Facility renovation

    $700,000
  13. Partnership IncJuneau, AK

    New construction

    $650,000
  14. Pacific Lutheran University IncTacoma, WA

    Facilities renovation

    $637,500
  15. Bushnell UniversityEugene, OR

    Facility renovation and expansion

    $600,000
  16. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    New visitor center

    $600,000
  17. The Canby CenterCanby, OR

    New construction

    $600,000
  18. IslandwoodBainbridge Is, WA

    New it staff

    $595,000
  19. Nehalem Bay Health Center and PharmacyWheeler, OR

    New construction

    $575,000
  20. The ContingentPortland, OR

    New technology staff

    $500,500
  21. Artists Repertory TheatrePortland, OR

    Facility expansion and renovation

    $500,000
  22. AsanteMedford, OR

    New facility

    $500,000
  23. Community Health Care Center IncorporatedGreat Falls, MT

    Health clinic renovation

    $500,000
  24. Compass HealthEverett, WA

    New facility construction

    $500,000
  25. Family Justice Center of Washington CountyBeaverton, OR

    New facility renovation

    $500,000
  26. Friends of Wagner HillsChicago, IL

    New building

    $500,000
  27. Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA

    Program support

    $500,000
  28. Genesis Preparatory AcademyPost Falls, ID

    New construction

    $500,000
  29. Heritage UniversityToppenish, WA

    Facilities construction

    $500,000
  30. Lakeside SchoolSeattle, WA

    New construction: science and humanities center

    $500,000
  31. Latino NetworkPortland, OR

    Facility construction

    $500,000
  32. Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, OR

    Program support

    $500,000
  33. Montana Historical SocietyHelena, MT

    Exhibit fabrication

    $500,000
  34. Montana Rescue MissionBillings, MT

    Facility expansion

    $500,000
  35. Northwest Nazarene University IncNampa, ID

    Facilities renovation

    $500,000
  36. Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA

    New health sciences programs and facility renovation

    $500,000
  37. Portland State University FoundationPortland, OR

    600 MHZ nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer

    $500,000
  38. Seattle Aquarium Society-SeasSeattle, WA

    Facility expansion

    $500,000
  39. Snow Cap Community CharitiesFairview, OR

    New facility

    $500,000
  40. St Andrew Nativity SchoolPortland, OR

    Leasehold improvement

    $500,000
  41. Woodland Park Zoological SocietySeattle, WA

    New exhibit

    $500,000
  42. YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WA

    New facility

    $500,000
  43. YMCA of WenatcheeWenatchee, WA

    Facility construction

    $500,000
  44. Grays Harbor Community HospitalAberdeen, WA

    New magnetic resonance imaging unit

    $475,000
  45. Oregon Coast Aquarium IncNewport, OR

    New exhibits

    $475,000
  46. Discovery InstituteSeattle, WA

    Program support

    $450,000
  47. Pulse OutreachMinneapolis, MN

    Building renovation

    $450,000
  48. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Electron microprobe analyzer (empa)

    $450,000
  49. Urban ImpactSeattle, WA

    Missional operating support

    $450,000
  50. Becket FundWashington, DC

    Program support

    $400,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services75 grants $13,114,65215% of the total
  2. Education105 grants $12,757,51714% of the total
  3. Arts and culture73 grants $12,119,13614% of the total
  4. Health51 grants $10,012,78511% of the total
  5. Religion54 grants $7,209,3188% of the total
  6. Youth development46 grants $5,945,7327% of the total
  7. 15 other causes207 grants $28,489,41332% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington260 grants $39,235,667
  2. Oregon247 grants $32,424,717
  3. Montana72 grants $11,634,188
  4. Idaho52 grants $10,214,246
  5. Alaska44 grants $9,058,244
  6. District of Columbia18 grants $2,581,000
  7. Virginia11 grants $1,510,112
  8. Colorado17 grants $1,312,224
  9. Tennessee3 grants $1,025,500
  10. California12 grants $993,054

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Elmer HuhCIO Hours 45Pay $699,650
  • Mike TrueCFO Hours 45Pay $355,957
  • Romanita HairstonCEO Hours 45Pay $730,992
  • Jeff GrubbTRUSTEE Hours 15.25Pay $146,037
  • Jeff PinneoTRUSTEE Hours 15.25Pay $146,037
  • John CastlesTRUSTEE Hours 15.25Pay $146,037
  • Pauline FongCPIO Hours 45Pay $309,465

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (human services), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

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  2. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA 282 grants Accepts applications $42,623,686 giving
  3. The Tepper FoundationNew York, NY 172 grants Preselected only $108,731,381 giving
  4. The Colorado Health FoundationDenver, CO 684 grants Accepts applications $102,222,360 giving
  5. Druckenmiller FoundationNew York, NY 58 grants Preselected only $135,743,666 giving