Container cranes at a seaport, seen across the water

Cause International aidState Washington264 funders

Foundations that fund international aid in Washington

264 private foundations based in Washington with a return in the last two years gave $829.1 million to international aid organizations in 1,020 grants. The median grant was $89,654, and 64 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 international aid

Top 50

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

  1. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 440 grants Accepts applications $794,732,793 to international aid
  2. The Starbucks FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $5,023,401 to international aid
  3. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $3,522,000 to international aid
  4. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $2,937,602 to international aid
  5. Christ Cares for Kids FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,103,750 to international aid
  6. Kaphan FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $1,694,136 to international aid
  7. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $1,665,197 to international aid
  8. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 21 grants Accepts applications $1,437,000 to international aid
  9. B Corry and Donna J McFarland FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $1,386,000 to international aid
  10. United Vision FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,006,152 to international aid
  11. The Lanterman FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to international aid
  12. Konzen Family FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $925,460 to international aid
  13. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $875,900 to international aid
  14. Echo FoundationLynden, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $510,000 to international aid
  15. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $340,000 to international aid
  16. Samis FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $337,000 to international aid
  17. Grousemont FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $303,000 to international aid
  18. The Li Lu FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to international aid
  19. Children Count FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to international aid
  20. Henry M Jackson FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $297,500 to international aid
  21. Mark and Thuy Barnett Family FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $233,711 to international aid
  22. Biella FoundationBothell, WA · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $232,000 to international aid
  23. Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $230,000 to international aid
  24. Laidir FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $227,000 to international aid
  25. The Vijay & Sita Vashee FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $220,000 to international aid
  26. Maritz Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $210,000 to international aid
  27. The Rorvig FoundationSeatac, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to international aid
  28. The Family FoundationLongview, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to international aid
  29. Sinegal Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to international aid
  30. R & H Rosen Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $185,000 to international aid
  31. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $185,000 to international aid
  32. The John C & Karyl Kay Hughes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $166,000 to international aid
  33. Steffens FoundationPullman, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $163,000 to international aid
  34. The Bradburd Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to international aid
  35. Praise for Today FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to international aid
  36. The Fortive FoundationEverett, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $150,000 to international aid
  37. The David and Elaine Lozier FoundationLynden, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $145,000 to international aid
  38. Hollander Family FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $144,507 to international aid
  39. Roma Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $141,485 to international aid
  40. Lynn and Bruce Gibson FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $135,300 to international aid
  41. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $130,000 to international aid
  42. Janet Wright Ketcham FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to international aid
  43. The Tewkesbury FoundationFriday Harbor, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $120,222 to international aid
  44. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to international aid
  45. Newman Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $110,000 to international aid
  46. Barton Family FoundationFederal Way, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $107,200 to international aid
  47. McKinstry Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $103,500 to international aid
  48. Eggnog Latte Foundation DBA Renee and Jeff Harbers Family FDNBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to international aid
  49. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-LoriTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to international aid
  50. 47th Avenue FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to international aid

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 440 grants Accepts applications $794,732,793 to international aid
  2. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $2,937,602 to international aid
  3. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $1,665,197 to international aid
  4. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 21 grants Accepts applications $1,437,000 to international aid
  5. B Corry and Donna J McFarland FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $1,386,000 to international aid
  6. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $340,000 to international aid
  7. Henry M Jackson FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $297,500 to international aid
  8. Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $230,000 to international aid
  9. The Family FoundationLongview, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to international aid
  10. R & H Rosen Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $185,000 to international aid
  11. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $185,000 to international aid
  12. The Bradburd Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to international aid
  13. The David and Elaine Lozier FoundationLynden, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $145,000 to international aid
  14. Lynn and Bruce Gibson FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $135,300 to international aid
  15. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $130,000 to international aid
  16. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to international aid
  17. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-LoriTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to international aid
  18. The Lematta FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to international aid
  19. The Conru FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to international aid
  20. Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari Dated April 20 2011Seattle, WA · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to international aid
  21. David and Patricia Giuliani Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to international aid
  22. The Com Family FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to international aid
  23. Joshua Green Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $49,000 to international aid
  24. Korum for Kids FoundationPuyallup, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to international aid
  25. Greg D and Melanie S McFarland FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to international aid