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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 91-1950397

Apex Foundation

A private foundation in Bellevue, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 202 grants and $5.7 million 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.

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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

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,707,914

    Grants listed
    202
    Assets, end of year
    $147,826,665

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,116,422

    Grants listed
    198
    Assets, end of year
    $126,969,748

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,604,049

    Grants listed
    220
    Assets, end of year
    $122,720,517

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,401,251

    Grants listed
    206
    Assets, end of year
    $126,367,624

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,483,267

    Grants listed
    236
    Assets, end of year
    $133,370,002

Grants paid in 2024

202 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia MasonSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $750,000
  2. Jed FoundationNew York, NY

    Mental health

    $750,000
  3. Pima Air & Space MuseumTucson, AZ

    Arts, culture, and history

    $300,000
  4. Seattle AquariumSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $300,000
  5. Jed FoundationNew York, NY

    Mental health

    $250,000
  6. National Medal of Honor Museum FoundationArlington, TX

    Arts, culture, and history

    $250,000
  7. National Aviation Hall of FameDayton, OH

    Arts, culture, and history

    $200,000
  8. Northwest Maritime CenterPort Townsend, WA

    Education and youth support

    $125,000
  9. Aopa FoundationFrederick, MD

    Education and youth support

    $100,000
  10. Congressional Medal of Honor SocietyMt Pleasant, SC

    Arts, culture, and history

    $100,000
  11. Kering FoundationNew York, NY

    Community support

    $100,000
  12. Whim W'himSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $100,000
  13. Jed FoundationNew York, NY

    Mental health

    $75,000
  14. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $75,000
  15. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Education and youth support

    $65,000
  16. Swedish Medical Center FoundationSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $60,000
  17. Newcastle UniversityNewcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Health promotion and medical research

    $56,497
  18. Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens HospitalColumbus, OH

    Health promotion and medical research

    $55,000
  19. Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAsheville, NC

    Community support

    $50,000
  20. Discovery InstituteSeattle, WA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $50,000
  21. Drama LeagueNew York, NY

    Arts, culture, and history

    $50,000
  22. Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumIndianapolis, IN

    Arts, culture, and history

    $50,000
  23. Kering FoundationNew York, NY

    Community support

    $50,000
  24. Monash UniversityClayton, Australia

    Health promotion and medical research

    $50,000
  25. Pacific Northwest Ballet AssociationSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $50,000
  26. Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC

    Advocacy and public policy

    $50,000
  27. Planes of Fame Air MuseumChino, CA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $50,000
  28. YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish CountySeattle, WA

    Education and youth support

    $50,000
  29. GenethonEvry, France

    Health promotion and medical research

    $44,674
  30. Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens HospitalColumbus, OH

    Health promotion and medical research

    $40,000
  31. GenethonEvry, France

    Health promotion and medical research

    $35,281
  32. PepsSeattle, WA

    Education and youth support

    $35,000
  33. GenethonEvry, France

    Health promotion and medical research

    $34,965
  34. Caterina's ClubAnaheim, CA

    Education and youth support

    $26,500
  35. American Heart Association IncDallas, TX

    Health promotion and medical research

    $25,000
  36. Aurelia InstituteCambridge, MA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $25,000
  37. Behind the Badge FoundationRedmond, WA

    First responders and veterans

    $25,000
  38. Boys & Girls Clubs of BellevueBellevue, WA

    Mental health

    $25,000
  39. Bungie FoundationBellevue, WA

    Community support

    $25,000
  40. Chapman UniversityOrange, CA

    Education and youth support

    $25,000
  41. Community Foundation for Southwest WashingtonVancouver, WA

    Community support

    $25,000
  42. Diabesity InstituteSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $25,000
  43. Freedom FoundationOlympia, WA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $25,000
  44. Heritage Flight MuseumBurlington, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $25,000
  45. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Advocacy and public policy

    $25,000
  46. Jed FoundationNew York, NY

    Mental health

    $25,000
  47. National Air and Space MuseumWashington, DC

    Arts, culture, and history

    $25,000
  48. Northwest Organization for Animal HelpStanwood, WA

    Community support

    $25,000
  49. Pacific Northwest Ballet AssociationSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $25,000
  50. Pebble Beach Company FoundationPebble Beach, CA

    Education and youth support

    $25,000
  51. Pediatric Interim Care CenterKent, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $25,000
  52. Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC

    Advocacy and public policy

    $25,000
  53. Pima Air & Space MuseumTucson, AZ

    Arts, culture, and history

    $25,000
  54. Recovery CafeSeattle, WA

    Community support

    $25,000
  55. Salvation ArmyBellevue, WA

    Community support

    $25,000
  56. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Community support

    $25,000
  57. Seattle HumaneBellevue, WA

    Community support

    $25,000
  58. Shawnigan Lake SchoolShawnigan Lake, Canada

    Education and youth support

    $25,000
  59. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Community support

    $25,000
  60. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Education and youth support

    $25,000
  61. Hetrick-Martin InstituteNew York, NY

    Mental health

    $15,000
  62. Hetrick-Martin InstituteNew York, NY

    Mental health

    $15,000
  63. A Future & A HopeRenton, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $10,000
  64. Aerospace Museum of CaliforniaMcClellan, CA

    Education and youth support

    $10,000
  65. Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CA

    Community support

    $10,000
  66. Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CA

    Community support

    $10,000
  67. Breaking BoundariesBellevue, WA

    Education and youth support

    $10,000
  68. Cosmosphere & Space CenterHutchinson, KS

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  69. Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $10,000
  70. Hemlock Films (inspirez Cinema)Lexington, OH

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  71. Hydroplane and Raceboat MuseumKent, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  72. Kelso Babe RuthKelso, WA

    Community support

    $10,000
  73. Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VA

    Community support

    $10,000
  74. Motorsports Hall of Fame AmericaDaytona Beach, FL

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  75. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  76. Newcastle UniversityNewcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Health promotion and medical research

    $10,000
  77. Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $10,000
  78. Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $10,000
  79. Palm Springs Air MuseumPalm Springs, CA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  80. Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumHonolulu, HI

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  81. Rotary Club of Forest GroveForest Grove, OR

    Education and youth support

    $10,000
  82. Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  83. Second Amendment FoundationBellevue, WA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $10,000
  84. Spinal CSF Leak FoundationSpokane, WA

    Employee matching gift - health promotion and medical research

    $10,000
  85. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Health promotion and medical research

    $10,000
  86. Swedish Medical Center FoundationSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $10,000
  87. The Jack Miller CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    Education and youth support

    $10,000
  88. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $10,000
  89. Washington Policy CenterSeattle, WA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $10,000
  90. We Heart SeattleSeattle, WA

    Community support

    $10,000
  91. Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $10,000
  92. National Flight AcademyPensacola, FL

    Education and youth support

    $9,000
  93. Colorado CollegeColorado SPGS, CO

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $8,970
  94. ChapsMercer Island, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $8,000
  95. University of Iowa Children's HospitalIowa City, IA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $7,500
  96. University of MassachusettsWorcester, MA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $7,000
  97. American Council of Trustees & AlumniWashington, DC

    Advocacy and public policy

    $5,000
  98. Behind the Badge FoundationRedmond, WA

    First responders and veterans

    $5,000
  99. Bellevue LifespringBellevue, WA

    Community support

    $5,000
  100. Besant Hill School of Happy ValleyOjai, CA

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  101. Boone Area Chamber of Commerce FoundationBoone, NC

    Community support

    $5,000
  102. Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $5,000
  103. Camas CountyFairfield, ID

    Community support

    $5,000
  104. Cancer LifelineSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $5,000
  105. Center for American ValuesPueblo, CO

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  106. Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights Legal FundEnumclaw, WA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $5,000
  107. CURELGMD2ILancaster, PA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $5,000
  108. FDRLST Media FoundationWashington, DC

    Advocacy and public policy

    $5,000
  109. Forest Ridge SchoolBellevue, WA

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  110. Friends of Fort WordenPort Townsend, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $5,000
  111. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    Mental health

    $5,000
  112. Gigi's Playhouse PhoenixScottsdale, AZ

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  113. Heritage Flight MuseumBurlington, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  114. Hydroplane and Raceboat MuseumKent, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  115. Independent Council on Women's SportsHenderson, NV

    Advocacy and public policy

    $5,000
  116. Independent Women's ForumWinchester, VA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $5,000
  117. Institute for the Study of WarWashington, DC

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  118. Lakeside SchoolSeattle, WA

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  119. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  120. Music's PromiseBrooklyn, NY

    Community support

    $5,000
  121. Pabst MansionMilwaukee, WI

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  122. Pacific Science CenterSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  123. Sail to ShelterCapitola, CA

    Community support

    $5,000
  124. San Diego Air and Space MuseumSan Diego, CA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  125. Seattle HumaneBellevue, WA

    Community support

    $5,000
  126. Soroptimist International of BurlingtonBurlington, WA

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  127. St Thomas SchoolMedina, WA

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  128. Terry's Kids (san Francisco Study Center)Martinez, CA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  129. The Dawn Redwoods Charitable TrustTiburon, CA

    Community support

    $5,000
  130. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Education and youth support

    $5,000
  131. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $5,000
  132. World Affairs CouncilSeattle, WA

    Advocacy and public policy

    $5,000
  133. Saratoga Automobile MuseumSaratoga SPGS, NY

    Arts, culture, and history

    $3,500
  134. Behind the Badge FoundationRedmond, WA

    First responders and veterans

    $2,700
  135. Washington Policy CenterSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - advocacy and public policy

    $2,570
  136. Behind the Badge FoundationRedmond, WA

    Employee matching gift - first responders and veterans

    $2,500
  137. Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $2,500
  138. City of Port TownsendPort Townsend, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $2,500
  139. Colorado 500 CharitiesBasalt, CO

    Education and youth support

    $2,500
  140. CURELGMD2ILancaster, PA

    Employee matching gift - health promotion and medical research

    $2,500
  141. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Community support

    $2,500
  142. Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $2,500
  143. Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $2,500
  144. French American School of Puget SoundMercer Island, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $2,500
  145. French American School of Puget SoundMercer Island, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $2,500
  146. Lakeside SchoolSeattle, WA

    Education and youth support

    $2,500
  147. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  148. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  149. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  150. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  151. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  152. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  153. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  154. National Nordic MuseumSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  155. Pilchuck Glass SchoolSeattle, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $2,500
  156. Seattle Children's Hospital FoundationSeattle, WA

    Health promotion and medical research

    $2,500
  157. Washington Policy CenterSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - advocacy and public policy

    $2,300
  158. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $2,000
  159. South King County Scholar Athlete FundFederal Way, WA

    Education and youth support

    $1,500
  160. International Justice MissionArlington, VA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $1,200
  161. Lindbergh Eagle BoostersRenton, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $1,200
  162. ChapsMercer Island, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $1,030
  163. Issaquah Food & Clothing BankIssaquah, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $1,030
  164. Beds From BrianMiddleport, NY

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $1,000
  165. HopelinkRedmond, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $1,000
  166. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $1,000
  167. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $1,000
  168. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Arts, culture, and history

    $1,000
  169. Puget BrassSnohomish, WA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $1,000
  170. World Vision InternationalFederal Way, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $997
  171. Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $970
  172. Woodinville Junior Football AssociationWoodinville, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $875
  173. Compassion International IncorporatedColorado SPGS, CO

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $744
  174. Compassion International IncorporatedColorado SPGS, CO

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $627
  175. Sammamish Rowing AssociationRedmond, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $550
  176. Seattle Children's Hospital FoundationSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - health promotion and medical research

    $550
  177. Homeward Pet Adoption CenterWoodinville, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $510
  178. Atlas FreeKirkland, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $500
  179. Bats Conservation InternationalAustin, TX

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $500
  180. Cherry Street MissionToledo, OH

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $500
  181. Lahaina Restoration FoundationPuunene, HI

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $500
  182. Lincoln High School PtsaSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $500
  183. Seattle Wind SymphonyMill Creek, WA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $500
  184. Seattle's Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $500
  185. Women's Accessible Medical ServicesSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $450
  186. Lindbergh Eagle BoostersRenton, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $300
  187. C895 Public RadioSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $250
  188. Sae InternationalWarrendale, PA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $250
  189. The Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $170
  190. KuowSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $160
  191. NMD UnitedAustin, TX

    Employee matching gift - health promotion and medical research

    $150
  192. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $150
  193. Boys & Girls Club of King CountySeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $104
  194. Coastal K9San Diego, CA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $100
  195. HistorylinkSeattle, WA

    Employee matching gift - arts, culture, and history

    $100
  196. Horizons Elementary PtsaLacey, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $100
  197. PorchlightBellevue, WA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $100
  198. SOLES4SOULSNashville, TN

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $100
  199. Buy Sell Rescue IncFresno, CA

    Employee matching gift - community support

    $50
  200. English Crossing Elementary PTAMarysville, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $50
  201. Hollywood Hill Elementary PTAWoodinville, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $50
  202. Sammamish Rowing AssociationRedmond, WA

    Employee matching gift - education and youth support

    $40

Where the money goes

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

  1. Mental health5 grants $1,125,00029% of the total
  2. Medical research2 grants $775,00020% of the total
  3. Arts and culture42 grants $611,27016% of the total
  4. Animals6 grants $340,5609% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking7 grants $205,0005% of the total
  6. Education21 grants $204,6705% of the total
  7. 12 other causes49 grants $643,93616% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington108 grants $2,276,156
  2. New York12 grants $1,339,500
  3. Arizona3 grants $330,000
  4. Ohio5 grants $305,500
  5. Texas3 grants $250,650
  6. California18 grants $229,150
  7. District of Columbia10 grants $126,350
  8. Maryland1 grant $100,000
  9. South Carolina1 grant $100,000
  10. Michigan2 grants $90,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Craig W StewartPRESIDENT Hours 30Pay $262,498
  • Jolene M McCawCO-VICE PRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Bruce R McCawCO-VICE PRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Ryan PorterTREASURER Hours 20Pay $202,630
  • Aurelie McKinstryEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Hours 40Pay $207,885

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