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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState Washington320 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Washington

320 private foundations based in Washington with a return in the last two years gave $8.7 billion to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 765 grants. The median grant was $25,000, and 85 of these foundations accept applications.

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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 philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. Gates Foundation TrustKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $7,069,122,007 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 21 grants Preselected only $302,535,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 121 grants Accepts applications $134,736,900 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Fund for Art Science and TechnologySeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $45,480,532 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $8,675,422 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Sahsen FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,308,720 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. T-Mobile USA FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $7,206,980 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Keyes FoundationFriday Harbor, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,193,036 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 25 grants Accepts applications $4,231,970 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. SS Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,447,800 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Mary Garner Esary TrustWalla Walla, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $3,322,924 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $3,114,515 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Allen Family PhilanthropiesSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $2,912,201 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Medina FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $2,910,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Estate of Joseph L StubblefieldWalla Walla, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,814,784 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. CGMK FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,650,445 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Mount Baker FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 21 grants Preselected only $2,305,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Living Computer MuseumSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,859,172 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Richard and Francine Loeb Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,600,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. The Kirkpatrick Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,185,425 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Stolte Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $1,160,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Echo FoundationLynden, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $1,015,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. The Jeanette Bertea Hennings FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $983,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Bernier McCaw FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $775,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. Foodcircle FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $770,198 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Mize Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $714,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. The John C & Karyl Kay Hughes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $694,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. Joshua Green Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $680,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. The Service Family FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $660,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. George & Stephanie Suddock FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $625,250 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. Samis FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $613,602 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $612,286 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. Hanlon FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $572,262 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. Davita Charitable Fund IncFederal Way, WA · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $533,325 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. Sinegal Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $525,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. Brotman Family FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. Laidir FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $480,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. Carrie Lewith Charitable TrustBainbridge Island, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $475,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. Ken Birdwell Foundation (DBA Magic Cabinet)Bellevue, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $458,899 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $442,084 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $428,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $420,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. Moss Adams FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $410,783 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. Casey Family ProgramsSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $410,516 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. The Jon and Mary Shirley FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $400,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. The Bridgehead FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $383,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $377,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. Kaphan FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $370,450 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $350,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

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 121 grants Accepts applications $134,736,900 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $8,675,422 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Keyes FoundationFriday Harbor, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,193,036 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 25 grants Accepts applications $4,231,970 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Mary Garner Esary TrustWalla Walla, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $3,322,924 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $3,114,515 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Estate of Joseph L StubblefieldWalla Walla, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,814,784 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Mount Baker FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Joshua Green Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $680,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $612,286 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $420,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. The Bridgehead FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $383,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $377,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Richard&lois Worthington FoundationAnacortes, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $347,615 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. The Abelard Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $326,281 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. College Spark WashingtonSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $175,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. B Corry and Donna J McFarland FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 32 grants Accepts applications $145,347 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. The Foster FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $137,792 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $137,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. The Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $120,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Ellison FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $95,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. The Bamford FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $88,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking