Mount Rainier above forested ridges in Washington
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Private foundations Washingtontax years 2023 to 2025

Private foundations in Washington

1,961 private foundations based in Washington filed a 990-PF in the last two years. In their latest returns they gave $15.7 billion in 30,782 grants, and 384 say they accept applications.

See which foundations fund work like yours Matching by cause, place and grant size

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.

Largest givers

By grants paid, latest return
  1. Gates Foundation TrustKirkland, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $7,069,122,007 giving
  2. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4,974 grants Accepts applications $6,311,161,824 giving
  3. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 132 grants Preselected only $484,692,348 giving
  4. Bezos Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $349,936,476 giving
  5. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 797 grants Accepts applications $116,638,055 giving
  6. The Aldarra FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $100,000,000 giving
  7. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 518 grants Preselected only $66,598,179 giving
  8. The Holocene FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 28 grants Preselected only $60,184,675 giving
  9. Allen Family PhilanthropiesSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 112 grants Preselected only $57,950,248 giving
  10. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 454 grants Accepts applications $56,487,330 giving
  11. Fund for Art Science and TechnologySeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $45,480,532 giving
  12. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 282 grants Accepts applications $42,623,686 giving
  13. Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 208 grants Preselected only $32,993,061 giving
  14. Kaphan FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 86 grants Preselected only $22,932,455 giving
  15. T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 252 grants Preselected only $21,273,877 giving
  16. Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 225 grants Accepts applications $19,341,000 giving
  17. Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari Dated April 20 2011Seattle, WA · tax year 2023 43 grants Accepts applications $17,799,483 giving
  18. The Starbucks FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 37 grants Preselected only $17,254,434 giving
  19. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 18 grants Accepts applications $17,034,422 giving
  20. Washington Research FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 86 grants Preselected only $15,846,563 giving
  21. Fund for Science and TechnologySeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $15,000,000 giving
  22. Ken Birdwell Foundation (DBA Magic Cabinet)Bellevue, WA · tax year 2024 280 grants Preselected only $13,925,488 giving
  23. Christ Cares for Kids FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 27 grants Preselected only $13,371,667 giving
  24. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 66 grants Accepts applications $12,144,851 giving
  25. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 269 grants Preselected only $11,304,371 giving

Foundations that accept applications

Largest first

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

  1. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 4,974 grants Accepts applications $6,311,161,824 giving
  2. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 797 grants Accepts applications $116,638,055 giving
  3. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 454 grants Accepts applications $56,487,330 giving
  4. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 282 grants Accepts applications $42,623,686 giving
  5. Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 225 grants Accepts applications $19,341,000 giving
  6. Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari Dated April 20 2011Seattle, WA · tax year 2023 43 grants Accepts applications $17,799,483 giving
  7. Larry Benaroya Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2025 18 grants Accepts applications $17,034,422 giving
  8. Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 66 grants Accepts applications $12,144,851 giving
  9. Aven FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2024 48 grants Accepts applications $9,024,361 giving
  10. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 177 grants Accepts applications $7,020,410 giving
  11. Paccar FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $6,853,712 giving
  12. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 86 grants Accepts applications $6,127,430 giving
  13. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 101 grants Accepts applications $5,528,829 giving
  14. Keyes FoundationFriday Harbor, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,193,036 giving
  15. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - MarkTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 45 grants Accepts applications $4,900,000 giving
  16. Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-CariTacoma, WA · tax year 2025 23 grants Accepts applications $4,874,000 giving
  17. College Spark WashingtonSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 50 grants Accepts applications $3,876,544 giving
  18. Mount Baker FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2025 55 grants Accepts applications $3,743,294 giving
  19. The Jain Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $3,436,865 giving
  20. B Corry and Donna J McFarland FoundationLakewood, WA · tax year 2025 22 grants Accepts applications $3,424,080 giving
  21. Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 136 grants Accepts applications $3,411,165 giving
  22. Mary Garner Esary TrustWalla Walla, WA · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $3,400,589 giving
  23. Estate of Joseph L StubblefieldWalla Walla, WA · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $3,103,184 giving
  24. Joshua Green Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 82 grants Accepts applications $3,099,229 giving
  25. Simperman-Corette FoundationSammamish, WA · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $2,850,416 giving

Giving by cause

Grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking320 foundations $7,644,797,76072% of the total
  2. International aid266 foundations $829,117,8618% of the total
  3. Education534 foundations $706,339,1627% of the total
  4. Health329 foundations $490,451,7975% of the total
  5. Human services497 foundations $193,819,5752% of the total
  6. Arts and culture403 foundations $162,222,7512% of the total
  7. 19 other causes $610,266,3596% of the total

Most active small givers

Foundations with under $1 million in assets, by the number of grants they listed.

  1. McKinstry Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 322 grants Preselected only $1,512,900 giving
  2. Paul Lauzier Scholarship FoundationEphrata, WA · tax year 2024 272 grants Accepts applications $865,501 giving
  3. DaVita Children's FoundationFederal Way, WA · tax year 2024 117 grants Accepts applications $329,360 giving
  4. Zumiez FoundationLynnwood, WA · tax year 2025 110 grants Preselected only $139,810 giving
  5. The Costco FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2024 94 grants Accepts applications $287,380 giving
  6. Peakcu FoundationOlympia, WA · tax year 2025 92 grants Accepts applications $392,567 giving
  7. Pinnacle Gardens FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 67 grants Preselected only $47,663 giving
  8. Moss Adams FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 64 grants Preselected only $1,030,442 giving
  9. The Riedl FoundationFreeland, WA · tax year 2024 61 grants Preselected only $26,640 giving
  10. Catania Family FoundationRedmond, WA · tax year 2024 57 grants Preselected only $97,940 giving
  11. Kubale Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 57 grants Preselected only $21,905 giving
  12. The Sanford FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2024 53 grants Preselected only $47,900 giving
  13. Riley W and Nancy A Pleas Family FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 48 grants Preselected only $55,375 giving
  14. Paul S Pariser Foundation IncOakville, WA · tax year 2025 46 grants Preselected only $64,142 giving
  15. Treeline FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 44 grants Preselected only $1,124,999 giving

Cities

11 cities with 25 or more foundations
138 more cities with two or more