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Cause EducationState Washington531 funders

Foundations that fund education in Washington

531 private foundations based in Washington with a return in the last two years gave $706.3 million to education organizations in 2,363 grants. The median grant was $25,000, and 123 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to education

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is education.

  1. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 588 grants Accepts applications $579,676,859 to education
  2. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $19,711,192 to education
  3. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 105 grants Accepts applications $12,757,517 to education
  4. Allen Family PhilanthropiesSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $10,807,934 to education
  5. Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari Dated April 20 2011Seattle, WA · tax year 2023 5 grants Accepts applications $4,776,000 to education
  6. The Herbert Jones FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $3,618,775 to education
  7. Raven Trust FundSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $3,588,000 to education
  8. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 48 grants Preselected only $3,586,316 to education
  9. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $2,980,375 to education
  10. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $2,200,000 to education
  11. Wolfe and Gita Churg FoundationBlaine, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,108,238 to education
  12. The Firoz and Najma Lalji FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to education
  13. Simperman-Corette FoundationSammamish, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $1,440,416 to education
  14. Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $1,328,100 to education
  15. Ken Birdwell Foundation (DBA Magic Cabinet)Bellevue, WA · tax year 2024 31 grants Preselected only $1,146,119 to education
  16. Samis FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $1,136,369 to education
  17. The Li Lu FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,133,500 to education
  18. The Sheri and Les Biller Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,124,711 to education
  19. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,100,000 to education
  20. Tew FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $1,030,000 to education
  21. The Anders FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to education
  22. Maritz Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $981,115 to education
  23. Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $930,373 to education
  24. Vadon FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $930,000 to education
  25. Kaphan FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $886,323 to education
  26. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $875,000 to education
  27. The Tudor FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $856,925 to education
  28. Sidell Kagan FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $800,000 to education
  29. James B Pendleton Charitable TrustBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $775,000 to education
  30. Laidir FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $760,000 to education
  31. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 38 grants Accepts applications $716,596 to education
  32. Casey Family ProgramsSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 25 grants Preselected only $690,927 to education
  33. Scan Design Foundation by Inger & Jens BruunSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $681,598 to education
  34. The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 60 grants Accepts applications $670,526 to education
  35. Foundation of Caring FundWenatchee, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $650,000 to education
  36. Christ Cares for Kids FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $640,000 to education
  37. Harnish FoundationTukwila, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $640,000 to education
  38. Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $622,500 to education
  39. Sunlin and Priscilla Chou FoundationBattle Ground, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $622,334 to education
  40. Stolte Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $606,628 to education
  41. Biella FoundationBothell, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $601,000 to education
  42. The Aldarra FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $600,000 to education
  43. Echo FoundationLynden, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $557,000 to education
  44. Fairview FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $545,000 to education
  45. Medina FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 24 grants Preselected only $544,192 to education
  46. Aven FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $535,079 to education
  47. College Spark WashingtonSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $526,750 to education
  48. The Tod and Maxine McClaskey Family FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $525,000 to education
  49. The Starfish GroupLopez Island, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to education
  50. Brooks FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $475,000 to education

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 588 grants Accepts applications $579,676,859 to education
  2. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 105 grants Accepts applications $12,757,517 to education
  3. Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari Dated April 20 2011Seattle, WA · tax year 2023 5 grants Accepts applications $4,776,000 to education
  4. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $2,200,000 to education
  5. Simperman-Corette FoundationSammamish, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $1,440,416 to education
  6. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,100,000 to education
  7. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $875,000 to education
  8. James B Pendleton Charitable TrustBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $775,000 to education
  9. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 38 grants Accepts applications $716,596 to education
  10. The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 60 grants Accepts applications $670,526 to education
  11. Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $622,500 to education
  12. Aven FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $535,079 to education
  13. College Spark WashingtonSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $526,750 to education
  14. Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $423,420 to education
  15. CO2 FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $411,644 to education
  16. Ellison FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $379,500 to education
  17. Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-ImaSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $372,020 to education
  18. Carrie Welch TrustKenmore, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $325,000 to education
  19. Mount Baker FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $315,500 to education
  20. Paul Lauzier Charitable FoundationEphrata, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $305,000 to education
  21. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $302,640 to education
  22. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $300,158 to education
  23. The Conru FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $265,000 to education
  24. Peter Cohen FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to education
  25. Sequoia FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $205,000 to education