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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 91-6027795

The Bullitt Foundation

A private foundation in Seattle, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 56 grants and $2.4 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.

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

    $2,441,654

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $46,399,562

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,315,710

    Grants listed
    156
    Assets, end of year
    $48,706,824

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,692,462

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $53,716,848

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,643,641

    Grants listed
    136
    Assets, end of year
    $60,942,002

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,136,575

    Grants listed
    190
    Assets, end of year
    $65,390,606

  • Tax year 2019

    $7,039,006

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $73,361,915

  • Tax year 2018

    $4,990,417

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $86,149,756

Grants paid in 2024

56 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Toxic-Free FutureSeattle, WA

    To advocate for the elimination of toxics in the emerald corridor while promoting the use of safer alternative products and inherently nontoxic chemicals.

    $125,000
  2. FuturewiseSeattle, WA

    For a general support exit grant.

    $100,000
  3. Washington Conservation ActionSeattle, WA

    Bullitt prize endowment

    $100,000
  4. VerdePortland, OR

    To plan a clean materials campus campus in ne portland, oregon. For general support

    $100,000
  5. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Harrison endowment at the evans school

    $100,000
  6. Transportation Choices CoalitionSeattle, WA

    To build organizational capacity and advocate for new revenue sources to support public transit.

    $100,000
  7. Oregon Environmental CouncilPortland, OR

    For general support.

    $95,000
  8. Sightline InstituteSeattle, WA

    For a general support exit grant.

    $95,000
  9. 350 SeattleSeattle, WA

    As an exit grant for the activities of the amazon employees for climate justice program.

    $90,000
  10. Bluegreen Alliance FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    To leverage the strength of the labor-environmental alliance to achieve greenhouse gas reductions needed to meet state climate goals.

    $80,000
  11. Renewable Northwest ProjectPortland, OR

    For general support.

    $80,000
  12. EarthjusticeSeattle, WA

    To support the northwest regional office whose attorneys provide free legal advice and representation.

    $75,000
  13. Center for Sustainable InfrastructureOlympia, WA

    For general support.

    $75,000
  14. Duwamish River Cleanup CoalitionSeattle, WA

    General support grant

    $70,000
  15. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    For continued support of the bread lab, a project of washington state university.

    $60,000
  16. Institute for Washington's FutureBellingham, WA

    For general support.

    $60,000
  17. Seattle Neighborhood GreenwaysSeattle, WA

    For general support.

    $60,000
  18. EcotrustPortland, OR

    To advance a climate resilient food system in oregon and washington.

    $57,500
  19. Northwest Environmental Defense CenterPortland, OR

    For continued advocacy to secure regulations and accountability that result in improved air quality and decarbonization benefits for traditionally disadvantaged communities.

    $55,000
  20. Health Care Without HarmReston, VA

    To continue encouraging hospitals to reduce food waste, decrease meat purchases and provide plant-forward meals.

    $50,000
  21. Climate SolutionsSeattle, WA

    General support grant

    $50,000
  22. Cascadia Policy Solutions (WWF)Washington, DC

    To support the pacific coast collaborative a regional collaborative that has adopted a goal to reduce food waste.

    $50,000
  23. Coalition of Communities of ColorPortland, OR

    To partner with the city of portland and green building advocates to secure adoption and implementation of equitable residential building standards.

    $50,000
  24. Spark NorthwestSeattle, WA

    For general support.

    $50,000
  25. Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WA

    For an exit grant to support the emerald alliance for people, nature and community.

    $50,000
  26. Individual

    Bullitt prize award winner

    $50,000
  27. National Caucus of Environmental LegislatorsWashington, DC

    To organize regional collaboration for state legislators in washington and oregon in support of implementation of climate and energy policy.

    $45,000
  28. Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    For general support.

    $45,000
  29. 350 PDXPortland, OR

    General support grant

    $45,000
  30. EarthgenSeattle, WA

    For general support.

    $40,000
  31. Breach CollectiveEugene, OR

    For a two-year exit grant to oppose the ongoing operations and proposed expansion of the zenith oil terminal in portland.

    $40,000
  32. Washington Physicians for Social ResponsibilitySeattle, WA

    To support the continued development of fund raising capacity, diversification of funding sources and system infrastructure.

    $40,000
  33. Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA

    As an exit grant for the activities of the washington state chapter of the sierra club.

    $40,000
  34. InvestigatewestSeattle, WA

    For general support.

    $35,000
  35. Citizens Utility BoardPortland, OR

    For a general support exit grant to support strong implementation of the oregon climate action plan.

    $35,000
  36. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    To support bullitt center tours

    $28,596
  37. Climate SolutionsSeattle, WA

    General support grant

    $25,000
  38. Washington Conservation ActionSeattle, WA

    For general support.

    $25,000
  39. Urban Sustainability Directors NetworkSanford, NC

    For the usdn western regional meeting in portland.

    $25,000
  40. Individual

    Bullitt prize award winner

    $25,000
  41. Fidelity Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA

    Matching grants

    $5,000
  42. Washington Progress FundSeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $5,000
  43. Resilient Hearts Animal SanctuarySeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $2,100
  44. Seattle HumaneBellevue, WA

    Matching grants

    $1,922
  45. Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $1,440
  46. Evergreen Mountain Bike AllianceNorth Bend, WA

    Matching grants

    $1,093
  47. Community Day Center for ChildrenSeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $781
  48. Mercer Island Youth and Family ServicesMercer Island, WA

    Matching grants

    $618
  49. Highland Terrace PTAShoreline, WA

    Matching grants

    $600
  50. KuowSeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $549
  51. Pacific Public Media (DBA KNKX)Tacoma, WA

    Matching grants

    $540
  52. Planned ParenthoodSeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $310
  53. Midland Elementary SchoolTacoma, WA

    Matching grants

    $155
  54. Washington Conservation ActionSeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $150
  55. Climate SolutionsSeattle, WA

    Matching grants

    $150
  56. Olddog HavenOak Harbor, WA

    Matching grants

    $150

Approved for future payment

2 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Washington Conservation ActionSeattle, WA

    Bullitt prize endowment

    $3,700,000
  2. St Benedict's Preparatory SchoolNewark, NJ

    Matching grants

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment16 grants $1,056,09359% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $233,59613% of the total
  3. Community development3 grants $165,0009% of the total
  4. Jobs and employment1 grant $100,0006% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation2 grants $51,4403% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $50,0003% of the total
  7. 5 other causes7 grants $129,9537% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington37 grants $1,469,154
  2. Oregon9 grants $557,500
  3. District of Columbia2 grants $95,000
  4. California2 grants $85,000
  5. Minnesota1 grant $80,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $50,000
  7. North Carolina1 grant $25,000
  8. Ohio1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

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

  • Denis HayesCEO & CHAIR Hours 40Pay $337,388
  • Salley AndersonCFO & TREASURER Hours 40Pay $321,306
  • Jessie Woolley-WilsonVICE CHAIR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Rob PenaSECRETARY Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Erim GomezTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Mark EdlenTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Paul SchwerTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Lisa GraumlichTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Howard FrumkinTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Rico QuirindongoTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Rod BrownTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0

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