How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Karen Rowe
13 Central Way
Kirkland, WA 98033
(206) 726-1815
- Form and materials
- Grant making criteria: inquiries for funding of projects within the scope of the foundation's purpose should be briefly described in letter form. Included in this letter should be a brief description of the project & its intended purpose. If the inquiry is deemed appropriate by the foundation, a formal application will be requested. A detailed application should then be presented & must contain the following: name and address of organization proof of tax-exempt status a list of officers and directors a brief history & summary of program and accomplishments financial reports, including budget for the current year project plan, a description of the project to be funded, defining the need or problem, objectives, methods for achieving objectives, & a method to evaluate results. If the project is intended to be ongoing, methods for ongoing support must be provided. A detailed budget for the project, including total amount needed, amounts requested from this foundation and from other sources
- Deadlines
- None -- response to submission usually made within 90 days
- Restrictions
- Purpose of the foundation: to enhance quality of life in the pacific northwest and alaska through the support of qualified needs in area of cultural activities, education, social and community services, health, and the environment. Types of support: grants will be awarded to the organizations for one year only, generally in the form of building funds, equipment and materials, research, matching or challenge grants and special projects. Grants to individuals will be made as scholarships and fellowships through a school, college, or university.
Assets and giving by year
2020$2,470,521
2021$1,757,379
2022$1,922,709
2023$2,180,096
2024$2,297,792
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Tax year 2024
$2,297,792
- Grants listed
- 59
- Assets, end of year
- $57,067,901
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Tax year 2023
$2,180,096
- Grants listed
- 62
- Assets, end of year
- $50,018,756
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Tax year 2022
$1,922,709
- Grants listed
- 61
- Assets, end of year
- $50,072,429
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Tax year 2021
$1,757,379
- Grants listed
- 58
- Assets, end of year
- $46,586,583
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Tax year 2020
$2,470,521
- Grants listed
- 61
- Assets, end of year
- $42,136,230
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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UW Athletic DepartmentSeattle, WA
General
$750,000 -
Swedish Medical Center FoundationSeattle, WA
Medical
$260,000 -
Montlake FuturesSeattle, WA
General
$160,000 -
Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA
Social services
$135,000 -
Seattle FoundationSeattle, WA
General
$127,792 -
University of Washington - Foster School BuildingSeattle, WA
Education
$100,000 -
Northwest HarvestSeattle, WA
Social services
$60,000 -
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WA
Medical
$50,000 -
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WA
General
$50,000 -
Paws- Progressive Animal Welfare SocietyLynnwood, WA
Social services
$47,500 -
Make-A-WishSeattle, WA
Social services
$35,000 -
Overlake SchoolRedmond, WA
Social services
$25,000 -
University of Washington - Tougher TogetherSeattle, WA
Education
$22,500 -
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA
Medical
$20,000 -
YouthcareEverett, WA
Social services
$20,000 -
AkinSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
AmaraSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Bellevue Schools FoundationBellevue, WA
Education
$10,000 -
Boyer Children's ClinicSeattle, WA
Medical
$10,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of BellevueBellevue, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Camp KoreyMount Vernon, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Cancer LifelineSeattle, WA
Medical
$10,000 -
Compass Housing AllianceSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Downtown Emergency Service CenterSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Evergreen GoodwillSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
FarestartSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Hamlin Robinson SchoolSeattle, WA
Education
$10,000 -
HealthpointRenton, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
HopelinkRedmond, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Jubilee ReachBellevue, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Jubilee Women's CenterSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Kindering CenterBellevue, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Lahai HealthLynnwood, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Low Income Housing InstituteSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Mary's Place SeattleSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Neighborcare HealthSeattle, WA
Medical
$10,000 -
New BeginningsSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Northwest CenterSea Tac, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Outdoor for All FoundationSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Pacific Science Center FoundationSeattle, WA
General
$10,000 -
Providence Hospice of SeattleSeattle, WA
Medical
$10,000 -
Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WA
Education
$10,000 -
Rise AboveSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Rivkin Center for Ovarian CancerSeattle, WA
Medical
$10,000 -
RytherSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Seattle OperaSeattle, WA
General
$10,000 -
Sound GenerationsSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
St Martin de Porres ShelterSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
The Big TableSpokane, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Tilth AllianceSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Together CenterRedmond, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
TreehouseSeattle, WA
Education
$10,000 -
University of Washington LibrariesSeattle, WA
Education
$10,000 -
UpowerSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Wa Women in NeedKirkland, WA
Education
$10,000 -
Wellspring Family ServicesSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
YMCA of Greater SeattleSeattle, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Youth Eastside ServicesBellevue, WA
Social services
$10,000 -
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationChicago, IL
Medical
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Health7 grants $320,00040% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $137,79217% of the total
- Human services8 grants $90,00011% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $70,0009% of the total
- Education5 grants $65,0008% of the total
- Youth development3 grants $30,0004% of the total
- 5 other causes8 grants $80,00010% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Washington58 grants $2,292,792
- Illinois1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Michael G Foster JrPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $30,000
- Karen O RoweCORP. SECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 15Pay $78,750
- Todd PatrickDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $10,000
- J Bradford SmithDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $10,000
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