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Cause Human servicesState Washington495 funders

Foundations that fund human services in Washington

495 private foundations based in Washington with a return in the last two years gave $193.8 million to human services organizations in 2,006 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 127 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 human services

Top 50

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

  1. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 89 grants Accepts applications $79,103,084 to human services
  2. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $28,867,000 to human services
  3. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 75 grants Accepts applications $13,114,652 to human services
  4. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 70 grants Accepts applications $6,572,613 to human services
  5. T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 78 grants Preselected only $6,541,756 to human services
  6. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 34 grants Accepts applications $5,380,098 to human services
  7. The Aldarra FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $4,375,000 to human services
  8. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 49 grants Preselected only $4,277,837 to human services
  9. Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $3,296,500 to human services
  10. Ken Birdwell Foundation (DBA Magic Cabinet)Bellevue, WA · tax year 2024 62 grants Preselected only $2,596,326 to human services
  11. D&G Charitable FundSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to human services
  12. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,700,751 to human services
  13. Medina FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 56 grants Preselected only $1,617,980 to human services
  14. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $1,513,380 to human services
  15. Harnish FoundationTukwila, WA · tax year 2024 16 grants Preselected only $1,404,000 to human services
  16. The Starbucks FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $1,345,000 to human services
  17. Cedarmere FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,096,224 to human services
  18. The Lanterman FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to human services
  19. Konzen Family FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $865,000 to human services
  20. Schweitzer FoundationPullman, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $789,675 to human services
  21. Casey Family ProgramsSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 22 grants Preselected only $722,300 to human services
  22. Biella FoundationBothell, WA · tax year 2024 34 grants Preselected only $705,000 to human services
  23. The Lochland FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $650,000 to human services
  24. Foundation of Caring FundWenatchee, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $650,000 to human services
  25. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $644,000 to human services
  26. Christ Cares for Kids FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $595,000 to human services
  27. Inatai Community FundSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $575,000 to human services
  28. William A Looney Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $515,000 to human services
  29. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to human services
  30. Oscar T and Olivann Hokold FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $490,000 to human services
  31. The Brettler Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $473,334 to human services
  32. Korum for Kids FoundationPuyallup, WA · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $445,727 to human services
  33. Kaphan FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $432,810 to human services
  34. Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $431,533 to human services
  35. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 26 grants Preselected only $422,633 to human services
  36. The Firstenburg FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $386,600 to human services
  37. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $360,000 to human services
  38. The Fortive FoundationEverett, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $356,250 to human services
  39. Jack and Shirley McIntyre FoundationCamano Island, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $354,500 to human services
  40. Vadon FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $350,000 to human services
  41. Harvest FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $350,000 to human services
  42. Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari Dated April 20 2011Seattle, WA · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $333,000 to human services
  43. Ellison FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $329,881 to human services
  44. Grousemont FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $306,500 to human services
  45. Roma Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $298,425 to human services
  46. Maritz Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $298,074 to human services
  47. The Bamford FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $286,666 to human services
  48. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- SunshineTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $267,000 to human services
  49. William I Smith Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $262,500 to human services
  50. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-LoriTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $247,000 to human services

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 89 grants Accepts applications $79,103,084 to human services
  2. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 75 grants Accepts applications $13,114,652 to human services
  3. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 70 grants Accepts applications $6,572,613 to human services
  4. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 34 grants Accepts applications $5,380,098 to human services
  5. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,700,751 to human services
  6. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $1,513,380 to human services
  7. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $644,000 to human services
  8. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to human services
  9. Korum for Kids FoundationPuyallup, WA · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $445,727 to human services
  10. The Firstenburg FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $386,600 to human services
  11. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $360,000 to human services
  12. Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari Dated April 20 2011Seattle, WA · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $333,000 to human services
  13. Ellison FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $329,881 to human services
  14. The Bamford FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $286,666 to human services
  15. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- SunshineTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $267,000 to human services
  16. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-LoriTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $247,000 to human services
  17. Aven FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $240,000 to human services
  18. Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $176,504 to human services
  19. Woodworth Family FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $167,500 to human services
  20. Developing Successful People FoundationMount Vernon, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $163,824 to human services
  21. R & H Rosen Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $160,000 to human services
  22. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $159,410 to human services
  23. Lynn and Bruce Gibson FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $157,100 to human services
  24. B Corry and Donna J McFarland FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to human services
  25. The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 58 grants Accepts applications $134,670 to human services