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Cause Youth developmentState Washington210 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Washington

210 private foundations based in Washington with a return in the last two years gave $23.9 million to youth development organizations in 541 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 73 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 youth development

Top 50

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

  1. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 46 grants Accepts applications $5,945,732 to youth development
  2. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $2,798,762 to youth development
  3. The Aldarra FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,800,000 to youth development
  4. Ken Birdwell Foundation (DBA Magic Cabinet)Bellevue, WA · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $924,816 to youth development
  5. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $875,000 to youth development
  6. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $830,000 to youth development
  7. Medina FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 19 grants Preselected only $578,100 to youth development
  8. Allen Family PhilanthropiesSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $559,324 to youth development
  9. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $510,000 to youth development
  10. T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $492,070 to youth development
  11. The Brettler Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $458,333 to youth development
  12. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - MarkTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $450,100 to youth development
  13. Harnish FoundationTukwila, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $450,000 to youth development
  14. Stolte Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $416,044 to youth development
  15. Grousemont FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $345,000 to youth development
  16. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $312,604 to youth development
  17. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  18. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $293,000 to youth development
  19. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $280,000 to youth development
  20. Casey Family ProgramsSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $198,339 to youth development
  21. Empire Health FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $161,800 to youth development
  22. The Honzel Family FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $150,000 to youth development
  23. Vadon FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $135,000 to youth development
  24. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $134,873 to youth development
  25. East Seattle FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $129,500 to youth development
  26. The Lochland FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to youth development
  27. Biella FoundationBothell, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $111,000 to youth development
  28. Brookshire-Green FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $110,463 to youth development
  29. Woodworth Family FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to youth development
  30. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to youth development
  31. 47th Avenue FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $108,125 to youth development
  32. Mount Baker FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $104,000 to youth development
  33. Arakawa FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  34. The Oki FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  35. Hill Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to youth development
  36. Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $95,000 to youth development
  37. Roma Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $85,000 to youth development
  38. The Bacon Family FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to youth development
  39. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- SunshineTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to youth development
  40. Anderson FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $76,000 to youth development
  41. Paulus Family FoundationMount Vernon, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to youth development
  42. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-LoriTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  43. The Berwick Degel Family FoundationVashon, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to youth development
  44. Ellison FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  45. The Bamford FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $69,000 to youth development
  46. The Bradburd Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to youth development
  47. Davita Charitable Fund IncFederal Way, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $60,000 to youth development
  48. Hubert and Mary Lynch FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $57,845 to youth development
  49. Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family FoundationDavenport, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $55,000 to youth development
  50. FTJ Charitable FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $52,400 to youth development

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 46 grants Accepts applications $5,945,732 to youth development
  2. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $2,798,762 to youth development
  3. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $875,000 to youth development
  4. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $830,000 to youth development
  5. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - MarkTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $450,100 to youth development
  6. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $312,604 to youth development
  7. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  8. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $293,000 to youth development
  9. Woodworth Family FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to youth development
  10. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to youth development
  11. Mount Baker FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $104,000 to youth development
  12. Hill Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to youth development
  13. Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $95,000 to youth development
  14. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- SunshineTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to youth development
  15. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-LoriTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  16. Ellison FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  17. The Bamford FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $69,000 to youth development
  18. The Bradburd Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to youth development
  19. Hubert and Mary Lynch FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $57,845 to youth development
  20. Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family FoundationDavenport, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $55,000 to youth development
  21. The Knossos Foundation IncBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  22. Hazel Miller FoundationEdmonds, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  23. The Conru FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  24. Sequoia FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  25. The Russell Family FoundationGig Harbor, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development