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Cause HealthState Washington329 funders

Foundations that fund health in Washington

329 private foundations based in Washington with a return in the last two years gave $490.5 million to health organizations in 923 grants. The median grant was $15,000, and 87 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 health

Top 50

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

  1. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 103 grants Accepts applications $416,856,913 to health
  2. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 51 grants Accepts applications $10,012,785 to health
  3. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 77 grants Preselected only $9,622,975 to health
  4. Allen Family PhilanthropiesSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $7,819,926 to health
  5. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $7,700,000 to health
  6. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $4,910,000 to health
  7. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $3,960,000 to health
  8. T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 44 grants Preselected only $3,694,535 to health
  9. The Erick Shirley Foundation For Mental HealthSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,750,000 to health
  10. Hoveida Family FoundationBainbridge Island, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,050,000 to health
  11. Fund for Science and TechnologySeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to health
  12. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $1,583,568 to health
  13. Oscar T and Olivann Hokold FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,020,000 to health
  14. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to health
  15. Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $898,738 to health
  16. Bernier McCaw FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $891,666 to health
  17. The Jain Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $600,000 to health
  18. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $560,000 to health
  19. Grousemont FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $505,000 to health
  20. The William & Joyce Edwards FoundationUniversity Place, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to health
  21. Korum for Kids FoundationPuyallup, WA · tax year 2025 8 grants Accepts applications $459,827 to health
  22. Kaphan FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $423,749 to health
  23. Davita Charitable Fund IncFederal Way, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $400,000 to health
  24. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $400,000 to health
  25. The Foster FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $320,000 to health
  26. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $307,500 to health
  27. Lily Pointe FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $300,000 to health
  28. Arakawa FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $300,000 to health
  29. D&G Charitable FundSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to health
  30. The Rorvig FoundationSeatac, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to health
  31. The Berwick Degel Family FoundationVashon, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to health
  32. The John C & Karyl Kay Hughes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $243,000 to health
  33. Anderson FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $227,500 to health
  34. David and Patricia Giuliani Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $220,000 to health
  35. Konzen Family FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $220,000 to health
  36. Foundation of Caring FundWenatchee, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to health
  37. Woodworth Family FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $195,000 to health
  38. Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $190,619 to health
  39. Apex FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $182,500 to health
  40. MG2 FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $177,700 to health
  41. Harnish FoundationTukwila, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $170,000 to health
  42. Ken Birdwell Foundation (DBA Magic Cabinet)Bellevue, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $167,204 to health
  43. Keller FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $140,000 to health
  44. The Sheri and Les Biller Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $130,500 to health
  45. Lott FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $128,950 to health
  46. The Tod and Maxine McClaskey Family FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to health
  47. Sinegal Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to health
  48. Paul Lauzier Charitable FoundationEphrata, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $121,500 to health
  49. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to health
  50. George & Stephanie Suddock FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $111,882 to health

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 103 grants Accepts applications $416,856,913 to health
  2. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 51 grants Accepts applications $10,012,785 to health
  3. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $7,700,000 to health
  4. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $3,960,000 to health
  5. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $1,583,568 to health
  6. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to health
  7. The Jain Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $600,000 to health
  8. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $560,000 to health
  9. Korum for Kids FoundationPuyallup, WA · tax year 2025 8 grants Accepts applications $459,827 to health
  10. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $400,000 to health
  11. The Foster FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $320,000 to health
  12. David and Patricia Giuliani Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $220,000 to health
  13. Woodworth Family FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $195,000 to health
  14. Paul Lauzier Charitable FoundationEphrata, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $121,500 to health
  15. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to health
  16. The Burning FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to health
  17. The Honorable Frank L & Arlene G Price FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to health
  18. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-LoriTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to health
  19. Sequoia FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to health
  20. The Babare FoundationGig Harbor, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to health
  21. The Bradburd Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to health
  22. The Firstenburg FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to health
  23. Yvonne M Betson Charitable TRSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to health
  24. The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 18 grants Accepts applications $52,255 to health
  25. Forest FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $51,500 to health