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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-3065249

Ninneweb Foundation

A private foundation in Seattle, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 27 grants and $455,037 paid in grants.

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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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $455,037

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $5,084,379

  • Tax year 2023

    $272,300

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $4,292,744

  • Tax year 2022

    $305,590

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $3,081,181

  • Tax year 2021

    $182,900

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,669,156

  • Tax year 2020

    $225,000

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $769,612

  • Tax year 2019

    $236,000

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $965,545

  • Tax year 2018

    $50,000

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $1,172,500

Grants paid in 2024

27 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Minnesota Dance TheatreMinneapolis, MN

    Support ballet school .

    $75,000
  2. Kupeke AhupuaaKaunakakai, HI

    Support protection of cultural resources and restoration of native ecosystems.

    $60,000
  3. Friends of Cooper IslandSeattle, WA

    Support Arctic Guillemot research.

    $35,000
  4. CreateEugene, OR

    Support building sustainable future coping with water food fuel shortages.

    $30,000
  5. Santa Barbara Middle SchoolSanta Barbara, CA

    Support scholarship fund.

    $30,000
  6. Bureau of Fearless IdeasSeattle, WA

    Support writing and storytelling programs.

    $25,000
  7. Molokai Land TrustKaunakakai, HI

    Support land preservation.

    $25,000
  8. Molokai Arts CenterKualapuu, HI

    Support enrichment Molokai community by way of art.

    $25,000
  9. Documentaries SeattleRenton, WA

    Support Dante Marioni documentary film production.

    $25,000
  10. Hugo HouseSeattle, WA

    Support literary arts organization operations.

    $25,000
  11. Skidmore CollegeSaratoga SPGS, NY

    Support Opportunity Program and SEF Internships.

    $20,000
  12. Didi HirschCulver City, CA

    Support mental health services.

    $10,010
  13. Advocates for the WestBoise, ID

    Support protecting sensitive and iconic species from governmental neglect and industry contempt.

    $10,000
  14. NW African American MuseumSeattle, WA

    Support Black history art and culture.

    $10,000
  15. Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA

    Support Halio Ahmed Maie Scholarship.

    $10,000
  16. Bertschi SchoolSeattle, WA

    Support Bertschi Fund to fulfill programming needs.

    $10,000
  17. Honolulu Civil BeatHonolulu, HI

    Support local news organization.

    $10,000
  18. Legal VoiceSeattle, WA

    Support laws for positive change in womens lives.

    $5,150
  19. Hawaii Alliance Progressive ActionKapaa, HI

    Support community valuing aina and people over profit.

    $2,602
  20. Hawaii Peoples FundHonolulu, HI

    Support grassroots social change.

    $2,575
  21. KNKXTacoma, WA

    Support local journalism.

    $2,500
  22. Molokai Community Health CenterKaunakakai, HI

    Support community kitchen space.

    $2,000
  23. Hawaii Public RadioHonolulu, HI

    Support local journalism.

    $1,200
  24. KuowSeattle, WA

    Support local journalism.

    $1,000
  25. WnycNew York, NY

    Support independent local journalism.

    $1,000
  26. Molokai History ProjectKaunakakai, HI

    Support preserving and showcasing cultural heritage of Molokai.

    $1,000
  27. Moanas Hula HalauKaunakakai, HI

    Support hula study and performance.

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment3 grants $95,00036% of the total
  2. Arts and culture5 grants $63,50024% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $60,00023% of the total
  4. Science and technology1 grant $35,00013% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $5,1502% of the total
  6. Human services1 grant $2,575<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington10 grants $148,650
  2. Hawaii10 grants $130,377
  3. Minnesota1 grant $75,000
  4. California2 grants $40,010
  5. Oregon1 grant $30,000
  6. New York2 grants $21,000
  7. Idaho1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Margaret Kenlypresident Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Donald Cummingsec-treasurer Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Colin Narverdirector Hours 0.1Pay $0

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