Aven Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-2009458
Foundation Overview
Based in Medina, WA, Aven Foundation has awarded 245 grants totaling $28,152,486 to organizations in Maryland, Washington and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $77 to $2,799,400, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$28,152,486
Total Assets
$98,629,861
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
56
Median Grant
$27,500
% Median Grant Growth
+10%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 54%
30 of 56 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Washington
89% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Seattle (56%), Bellevue (9%), Renton (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+51%
Strong 51% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Aven Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves Foundation | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Build Community Through Baseball Engaging Braves Country, Reaching Vulnerable Populations, And Improving Equity And Access In Sport, Health, Education And Well-being Outcomes For Children, Families, And Communities. | 2023 |
| Amara | $65,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Foster Children. | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of The Eastside | $10,000 | Redmond, WA, US | To Improve Quality Of Life For Children And Adults Through Volunteer And Philanthropic Projects. | 2023 |
| Athletes For Kids | $10,000 | Sammamish, WA, US | Athletes For Kids Enhances The Lives Of Children With Special Needs And The High School Athletes Who Mentor Them. | 2023 |
| Attain Housing | $30,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | Provides Quality, Affordable Urban Housing Including Companion Programs For Rental Asst And Eviction Prevention. | 2023 |
| Bellevue Boys & Girls Club | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | The Mission Of Boys & Girls Clubs Ofbellevue Is To Inspire & Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Reach Their Full Potential As Productive, Caring, And Responsible Citizens. | 2023 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $200,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Partnering To Transform Education And Support Every Bellevue School District Student. | 2023 |
| Best Dental Help | $10,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | To Prevent Dental Decay In Children Of Western Washington State. | 2023 |
| Birthday Dreams | $5,000 | Renton, WA, US | Bringing Hope, Joy And A Sense Of Self-worth To Homeless Children With The Gift Of A Birthday Party. | 2023 |
| Boomstick23 Foundation | $34,045 | Plantation, FL, US | Committed To Generating Social Impact By Empowering Children And Young People In Situations Of Social Vulnerability; Developing Skills And Abilities Through Education And Sports To Improve The Environment And Their Quality Of Life. | 2023 |
| Cares Of Washington | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support People With Disabilities And Low Incomes To Realize Their Purpose, Potential And Strength. | 2023 |
| Center For Children & Youth Justice | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Changing The Way Young People Experience The Child Welfare And Juvenile Justice Systemsfor The Better. | 2023 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Development & Operation Of Permanent Affordable Housing With Supportive Services. | 2023 |
| Discovery Institute | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Advance A Culture Of Purpose, Creativity And Innovation In A Diverse Set Of Fields. | 2023 |
| Encompass | $25,000 | Snoqualmie, WA, US | Their Mission Is To Partner With Families To Build Healthy Foundations For Children. | 2023 |
| Evergreen Goodwill | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Quality, Effective Employment Training And Basic Education To Individuals Experiencing Significant Barriers To Economic Opportunity. | 2023 |
| Family Law Casa | $39,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Advocating For Children In Some Of The Toughest Custody Cases In King County. | 2023 |
| Farestart | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Training Homeless And Disadvantaged Individuals In Food Service Industry Jobs. | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Generational By Empowering Youth Who Are Facing The Greatest Obstacles Through Relationships With Professional Mentors. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $150,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Habitat For Humanity Brings People Together As Volunteers, Homeowners, Donors, And Community Members To Create Strength, Stability, And Self-reliance Through Shelter. | 2023 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Program | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Mission Is To Create, Through Merit- And Needs-based University Scholarships, A Community Of Young Professionals And Leaders Who Will Promote A More Just Society In Haiti. | 2023 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Harvest Against Hunger Connects Farmers, Truckers, Volunteers, And Communities To Reduce Hunger And Food Waste. | 2023 |
| Hopelink | $50,000 | Redmond, WA, US | Hopelinks Mission Is To Promote Self-sufficiency For All Members Of Our Community To Help People Make A Lasting Change. | 2023 |
| Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank's Mission Is To Unite Our Community In Nourishing And Nurturing Individuals By Removing Barriers To Healthy Food, Vital Resources, And Connections To Essential Services. | 2023 |
| Jubilee Women's Center | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Seattles First Transitional Home For Women. | 2023 |
| Kcsarc | $35,000 | Renton, WA, US | Mission Is To Give Voice To Victims, Their Families, And Communities; Create Change In Beliefs, Attitudes, And Behaviors About Sexual Violence; And Instill Courage For People To Speak Out About Sexual Assault. | 2023 |
| Mary's Place | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Mary's Place Ensures That No Child Sleeps Outside By Centering Equity And Opportunity For Women And Families. | 2023 |
| Neighborcare Health Admin | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Provide Comprehensive Health Care To Families And Individuals Who Have Difficulty Accessing Care; Respond With Sensitivity To The Needs Of Our Culturally Diverse Patients; And Advocate And Work With Others To Improve The Overall Health Status Of The Communities We Serve. | 2023 |
| New Beginnings | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence. | 2023 |
| Northwest Center | $25,000 | Renton, WA, US | A Nonprofit Building A Disability-inclusive Worldfor Schools, Businesses, And People, From Cradle Through Career. | 2023 |
| Operation Warm | $15,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | Provides Warmth, Confidence, And Hope To Children In Need Through The Gift Of Brand New Winter Coats. | 2023 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation | $250,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Overlake Foundation Was Created In 1978, Auxiliaries Worked In Tandem With Staff Fundraisers To Continue Supporting The Hospital. | 2023 |
| Partnership For Learning | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Partnership For Learning Brings Together Business Leaders And The Education Community In Support Of Policies That Drive Better Education Outcomes For All Washington Students. | 2023 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Supporting Student Success At Rainier Prep. | 2023 |
| Rainier Scholars | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support For Students Of Color To Attend College. | 2023 |
| Roots Young Adult Shelter | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Young Adult Overnight Shelter In Seattle, Wa. | 2023 |
| Ryther Child Center | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Where Kids Find Healing And Hope Through Inpatient And Outpatient Programs, Therapy And Family Services. | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Nw | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Red Kettle Luncheon Supports 24/7 Wrap Around Services, Mental Health, Addiction Recovery Services And More. | 2023 |
| Scarlet Road | $10,000 | Bremerton, WA, US | Scarlet Road Offers The Hope Of Freedom To Those Who Have Been Sexually Exploited. | 2023 |
| Seashare | $25,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | Donates High Protein Seafood Products To Food Banks And Feeding Centers Across The Us Since 1994. | 2023 |
| Seattle Angels | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Dare To Dream Program Impacting Children And Youth In The Foster Care System. | 2023 |
| Kidvantage (Sewald's Strikeouts For Kids) | $38,400 | Issaquah, WA, US | Helps Children Have What They Need To Grow, Play, Learn And Thrive. We Do This By Providing Essential Care, Safety, And Health Goods For Children Who Are Experiencing The Stresses Of Economic Insecurity, Systemic Inequities, Or Family Disruption. | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Food Bank At St. Marys Provides Food And Personal Care Items To Anyone Aged 18 Or Older. | 2023 |
| The Garage | $35,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | Mission Is To Provide A Safe, After-school Drop-in Place For Teens Where They Can Gather With Their Friends And Access Programming And Services As Needed. | 2023 |
| The Sophia Way | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | A Place Of Hope And Change For Women Experiencing Homelessness. | 2023 |
| Together Center | $200,000 | Redmond, WA, US | 22 Nonprofit Providers Located At Together Center's Site In Downtown Redmond Serve Over 30,000 Neighbors In Need Each Year, With Clients Coming From All Over The Greater Eastside And Beyond. | 2023 |
| Treehouse | $60,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Treehouse Is The Only Nonprofit In Washington State Focused On The Specific Educational, Material And Financial Needs Of Youth In Foster Care. | 2023 |
| Trilogy Recovery | $25,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | Trilogy Offers Life Changing Support And Hope To Youth, Adults And Families In The Walla Walla Valley On Their Paths Of Recovery From Addiction Or Substance Misuse. | 2023 |
| United Way King Co | $200,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Building A Community To Help People In Need And Solve Our Communitys Toughest Challenges. | 2023 |
| Urban Artworks | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Engage Youth And Communities In The Creation Of Public Art That Inspires Connections And Honors Their Voices. | 2023 |
| Vision House | $50,000 | Renton, WA, US | Helping Families In Crisis Break The Cycle Of Homelessness. | 2023 |
| Washington Women In Need | $100,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | Wwin Provides Scholarships And Supports To Help Washington Women Facing Barriers To Opportunity Succeed In College And Careers So They, Their Families And Our Communities Can Thrive. | 2023 |
| Whitman College | $1,400,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | Whitman College Is A Top-tier Liberal Arts School With Accomplished And Friendly Faculty And Passionate And Curious Students. | 2023 |
| Year Up | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Urban Young Adults With Opportunity To Develop Skills And Provide Paid Internships. | 2023 |
| Youth Care | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youthcare Works To End Youth Homelessness And To Ensure That Young People Are Valued For Who They Are And Empowered To Achieve Their Potential. | 2023 |
| Youth Eastside Services (Yes) | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Youth Eastside Services (Yes) Provides Mental Health Counseling And Substance Use Treatment To All Youth, Birth-22, And Their Families In East King County, Regardless Of Their Ability To Pay. | 2023 |
| Acres Of Diamonds | $25,000 | Duvall, WA, US | Program To Support Homeless Moms And Kids As They Rebuild Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Amara | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Foster Children. | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Seattle | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Improve Quality Of Life For Children And Adults Through Volunteer And Philanthropic Projects. | 2022 |
| Attain Housing | $25,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | Provides Quality, Affordable Urban Housing Including Companion Programs For Rental Asst And Eviction Prevention. | 2022 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $75,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Partnering To Transform Education And Support Every Bellevue School District Student. | 2022 |
| Best Dental Help | $10,000 | Paulsbo, WA, US | To Prevent Dental Decay In Children Of Western Washington State. | 2022 |
| Birthday Dreams | $5,000 | Renton, WA, US | Bringing Hope, Joy And A Sense Of Self-worth To Homeless Children With The Gift Of A Birthday Party. | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of S Puget Sound | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Reach Their Full Potential As Productive, Caring, Responsible People. | 2022 |
| Building Changes | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Working At The Intersection Of Housing, Education, And Health. | 2022 |
| Childhaven | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Breaking The Cycle Of Child Abuse. | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Seattle High School | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Delivers A Career Focused, College Prep Education In The Catholic Tradition For Students With Limited Economic Resources. | 2022 |
| College Success Foundation | $20,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | Benefiting The Washington State Governors Scholarships For Foster Youth. | 2022 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Development & Operation Of Permanent Affordable Housing With Supportive Services. | 2022 |
| Discovery Institute | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Advance A Culture Of Purpose, Creativity And Innovation In A Diverse Set Of Fields. | 2022 |
| Dress For Success | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Empower Women To Achieve Economic Independence. | 2022 |
| Eastside Baby Corner (Now Kidvantage) | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | Helping Children Get What They Need To Grow, Play, Learn And Thrive. | 2022 |
| Eastside Baby Corner (Now Kidvantage) | $15,400 | Issaquah, WA, US | Helping Children Get What They Need To Grow, Play, Learn And Thrive. | 2022 |
| Evergreen Goodwill | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Quality, Effective Employment Training And Basic Education To Individuals Experiencing Significant Barriers To Economic Opportunity. | 2022 |
| Family Law Casa | $20,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Advocating For Children In Some Of The Toughest Custody Cases In King County. | 2022 |
| Farestart | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Training Homeless And Disadvantaged Individuals In Food Service Industry Jobs. | 2022 |
| Food Lifeline | $75,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | Mission Is To Feed People Experiencing Hunger Today And Working To End Hunger For Tomorrow. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Youth | $100,000 | Redmond, WA, US | Provide Safe Places And Emotional Support For Marginalized Young People Facing Difficult Circumstances. | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Generational By Empowering Youth Who Are Facing The Greatest Obstacles Through Relationships With Professional Mentors. | 2022 |
| Girls Who Code | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Aims To Support And Increase The Number Of Women In Computer Science. | 2022 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Program | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Mission Is To Create, Through Merit- And Needs-based University Scholarships, A Community Of Young Professionals And Leaders Who Will Promote A More Just Society In Haiti. | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Student Financial Aid. | 2022 |
| Imagine Housing | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Imagine Housing Develops Affordable Housing, Builds Welcoming Communities And Fosters Vibrant Futures. | 2022 |
| Invested | $10,000 | Renton, WA, US | Helps Bridge The Gap Between What Low Income Families Can Afford, What Public Schools Can Support, And What Students Urgently Need. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Wa | $10,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Inspire And Prepare Young People To Succeed In A Global Economy. | 2022 |
| Kids & Paper | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Helping Resettled Kids Acclimate To Their New Lives Through Creative Arts. | 2022 |
| Kukio Comm Fund | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Helps People Make A Difference By Inspiring The Spirit Of Giving And By Investing In People And Solutions To Benefit Every Island Community. | 2022 |
| Lifewire | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence. | 2022 |
| Look Listen And Learn Tv | $30,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | L,l+l Inspires And Advances Early Learning In Young Children Of Color Across The Pnw And Beyond. | 2022 |
| Mockingbird Society | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Transform The Foster Care System And End Youth Homelessness. | 2022 |
| Mohai Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support Of The Museum Through By Managing Investments And Facilitating Contributions. | 2022 |
| New Beginnings | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence. | 2022 |
| Nw Education Access | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Students The Resources They Need To Succeed In High Education And Earn Credential To Seure A Living Wage Job. | 2022 |
| Olive Crest | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Abused, Neglected And At Risk Children And Their Families. | 2022 |
| Operation Warm | $10,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | Provides Warmth, Confidence, And Hope To Children In Need Through The Gift Of Brand New Winter Coats. | 2022 |
| Oxbow Farm | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | Research And Conservation Farming Methods. | 2022 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $40,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Reseach Programs For Prostate Cancer Generating Life-saving Results. | 2022 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Supporting Student Success At Rainier Prep. | 2022 |
| Rainier Scholars | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support For Students Of Color To Attend College. | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Help Students Become Better Readers And Empowered Learners. | 2022 |
| Roots Young Adult Shelter | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Young Adult Overnight Shelter In Seattle, Wa. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Nw | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Red Kettle Lucheon Supports 24/7 Wrap Around Services, Mental Health, Addiction Recovery Services And More. | 2022 |
| Seatte Angels | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Dare To Dream Program Impacting Children And Youth In The Foster Care System. | 2022 |
| Seattle Children's Zain Nadella | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Zain Nadella Endowed Chair In Pediatric Neurosciences. | 2022 |
| Seattle Tennis & Education Found | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Under-resourced Youth Of Seattle Access To Tennis, Mentorship, Educational Opportunities And Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Sleep In Heavenly Peace | $10,000 | Kimberly, ID, US | Provides Beds And Bedding To Low Income Children And Youth. | 2022 |
| Solid Ground | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Works To End Poverty And Undo Racism And Other Oppressions That Are Root Causes Of Poverty. | 2022 |
| Sound Generation | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Services To Older Adults, Adults With Disabilities And Those Who Care For Them. | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Of Washington | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Supports Special Olympic Athletes From The State Of Washington Complete. | 2022 |
| Toys For Kids | $10,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | To Raise Money Donate Toys And Cash To Local Charities To Support Their Holiday Programs. | 2022 |
| Urban Artworks | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Engage Youth And Communities In The Creation Of Public Art That Inspires Connections And Honors Their Voices. | 2022 |
| United Way | $96,700 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Building A Community To Help People In Need And Solve Our Community's Toughest Challenges. | 2022 |
| Uw Ihme | $1,000,000 | Seattle, WA, US | An Independent Health Research Center At Uw Medicine, Part Of The Univ. Of Washington. | 2022 |
| Uw Shell House | $1,000,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Building New Uw Shell House. | 2022 |
| Vine Maple Place | $50,000 | Maple Valley, WA, US | Breaks The Generational Cycle Of Homelessness By Working With Single Parents And Their Children. | 2022 |
| Way Back Inn | $20,000 | Renton, WA, US | Provides Transitional Housing To Homeless Families With Children, While Helping Them Rebuild Their Lives, Dignity, And Self-confidence. | 2022 |
| Wellspring Family Services | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Committed To Preventing Homelessness Before It Happens. | 2022 |
| Whitman College | $1,400,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | To Support Assistant Coaches Endowment Issues Of Campus Culture And Civility. | 2022 |
| Year Up | $300,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Urban Young Adults With Opportunity To Develop Skills And Provide Paid Internships. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Community Where All People, Especially The Young, Are Encouraged To Develop Their Fullest Potential In Spirit, Mind And Body. | 2022 |
| Ywca Seattle King Co | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Relief And Stability, Opportunities To Heal From Trauma, And Connections To Housing, Employment, Health Care, And Other Emergency Services. | 2022 |
| Your Money Matters | $25,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Providing Financial Literacy Education And Mentoring Support For Economically Vulberable, Bipoc Youth And Young Adults Ages 16-24. | 2022 |
| Acres Of Diamonds | $25,000 | Duvall, WA, US | Program To Support Homeless Moms And Kids As They Rebuild Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Amara | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Foster Children. | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Seattle | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Improve Quality Of Life For Children And Adults Through Volunteer And Philanthropic Projects. | 2022 |
| Attain Housing | $25,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | Provides Quality, Affordable Urban Housing Including Companion Programs For Rental Asst And Eviction Prevention. | 2022 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $75,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Partnering To Transform Education And Support Every Bellevue School District Student. | 2022 |
| Best Dental Help | $10,000 | Paulsbo, WA, US | To Prevent Dental Decay In Children Of Western Washington State. | 2022 |
| Birthday Dreams | $5,000 | Renton, WA, US | Bringing Hope, Joy And A Sense Of Self-worth To Homeless Children With The Gift Of A Birthday Party. | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of S Puget Sound | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Reach Their Full Potential As Productive, Caring, Responsible People. | 2022 |
| Building Changes | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Working At The Intersection Of Housing, Education, And Health. | 2022 |
| Childhaven | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Breaking The Cycle Of Child Abuse. | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Seattle High School | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Delivers A Career Focused, College Prep Education In The Catholic Tradition For Students With Limited Economic Resources. | 2022 |
| College Success Foundation | $20,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | Benefiting The Washington State Governors Scholarships For Foster Youth. | 2022 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Development & Operation Of Permanent Affordable Housing With Supportive Services. | 2022 |
| Discovery Institute | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Advance A Culture Of Purpose, Creativity And Innovation In A Diverse Set Of Fields. | 2022 |
| Dress For Success | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Empower Women To Achieve Economic Independence. | 2022 |
| Eastside Baby Corner (Now Kidvantage) | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | Helping Children Get What They Need To Grow, Play, Learn And Thrive. | 2022 |
| Eastside Baby Corner (Now Kidvantage) | $15,400 | Issaquah, WA, US | Helping Children Get What They Need To Grow, Play, Learn And Thrive. | 2022 |
| Evergreen Goodwill | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Quality, Effective Employment Training And Basic Education To Individuals Experiencing Significant Barriers To Economic Opportunity. | 2022 |
| Family Law Casa | $20,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Advocating For Children In Some Of The Toughest Custody Cases In King County. | 2022 |
| Farestart | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Training Homeless And Disadvantaged Individuals In Food Service Industry Jobs. | 2022 |
| Food Lifeline | $75,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | Mission Is To Feed People Experiencing Hunger Today And Working To End Hunger For Tomorrow. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Youth | $100,000 | Redmond, WA, US | Provide Safe Places And Emotional Support For Marginalized Young People Facing Difficult Circumstances. | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Generational By Empowering Youth Who Are Facing The Greatest Obstacles Through Relationships With Professional Mentors. | 2022 |
| Girls Who Code | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Aims To Support And Increase The Number Of Women In Computer Science. | 2022 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Program | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Mission Is To Create, Through Merit- And Needs-based University Scholarships, A Community Of Young Professionals And Leaders Who Will Promote A More Just Society In Haiti. | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Student Financial Aid. | 2022 |
| Imagine Housing | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Imagine Housing Develops Affordable Housing, Builds Welcoming Communities And Fosters Vibrant Futures. | 2022 |
| Invested | $10,000 | Renton, WA, US | Helps Bridge The Gap Between What Low Income Families Can Afford, What Public Schools Can Support, And What Students Urgently Need. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Wa | $10,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Inspire And Prepare Young People To Succeed In A Global Economy. | 2022 |
| Kids & Paper | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Helping Resettled Kids Acclimate To Their New Lives Through Creative Arts. | 2022 |
| Kukio Comm Fund | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Helps People Make A Difference By Inspiring The Spirit Of Giving And By Investing In People And Solutions To Benefit Every Island Community. | 2022 |
| Lifewire | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence. | 2022 |
| Look Listen And Learn Tv | $30,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | L,l+l Inspires And Advances Early Learning In Young Children Of Color Across The Pnw And Beyond. | 2022 |
| Mockingbird Society | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Transform The Foster Care System And End Youth Homelessness. | 2022 |
| Mohai Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support Of The Museum Through By Managing Investments And Facilitating Contributions. | 2022 |
| New Beginnings | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence. | 2022 |
| Nw Education Access | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Students The Resources They Need To Succeed In High Education And Earn Credential To Seure A Living Wage Job. | 2022 |
| Olive Crest | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Abused, Neglected And At Risk Children And Their Families. | 2022 |
| Operation Warm | $10,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | Provides Warmth, Confidence, And Hope To Children In Need Through The Gift Of Brand New Winter Coats. | 2022 |
| Oxbow Farm | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | Research And Conservation Farming Methods. | 2022 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $40,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Reseach Programs For Prostate Cancer Generating Life-saving Results. | 2022 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Supporting Student Success At Rainier Prep. | 2022 |
| Rainier Scholars | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support For Students Of Color To Attend College. | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Help Students Become Better Readers And Empowered Learners. | 2022 |
| Roots Young Adult Shelter | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Young Adult Overnight Shelter In Seattle, Wa. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Nw | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Red Kettle Lucheon Supports 24/7 Wrap Around Services, Mental Health, Addiction Recovery Services And More. | 2022 |
| Seatte Angels | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Dare To Dream Program Impacting Children And Youth In The Foster Care System. | 2022 |
| Seattle Children's Zain Nadella | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Zain Nadella Endowed Chair In Pediatric Neurosciences. | 2022 |
| Seattle Tennis & Education Found | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Under-resourced Youth Of Seattle Access To Tennis, Mentorship, Educational Opportunities And Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Sleep In Heavenly Peace | $10,000 | Kimberly, ID, US | Provides Beds And Bedding To Low Income Children And Youth. | 2022 |
| Solid Ground | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Works To End Poverty And Undo Racism And Other Oppressions That Are Root Causes Of Poverty. | 2022 |
| Sound Generation | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Services To Older Adults, Adults With Disabilities And Those Who Care For Them. | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Of Washington | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Supports Special Olympic Athletes From The State Of Washington Complete. | 2022 |
| Toys For Kids | $10,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | To Raise Money Donate Toys And Cash To Local Charities To Support Their Holiday Programs. | 2022 |
| Urban Artworks | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Engage Youth And Communities In The Creation Of Public Art That Inspires Connections And Honors Their Voices. | 2022 |
| United Way | $96,700 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Building A Community To Help People In Need And Solve Our Community's Toughest Challenges. | 2022 |
| Uw Ihme | $1,000,000 | Seattle, WA, US | An Independent Health Research Center At Uw Medicine, Part Of The Univ. Of Washington. | 2022 |
| Uw Shell House | $1,000,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Building New Uw Shell House. | 2022 |
| Vine Maple Place | $50,000 | Maple Valley, WA, US | Breaks The Generational Cycle Of Homelessness By Working With Single Parents And Their Children. | 2022 |
| Way Back Inn | $20,000 | Renton, WA, US | Provides Transitional Housing To Homeless Families With Children, While Helping Them Rebuild Their Lives, Dignity, And Self-confidence. | 2022 |
| Wellspring Family Services | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Committed To Preventing Homelessness Before It Happens. | 2022 |
| Whitman College | $1,400,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | To Support Assistant Coaches Endowment Issues Of Campus Culture And Civility. | 2022 |
| Year Up | $300,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Urban Young Adults With Opportunity To Develop Skills And Provide Paid Internships. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Community Where All People, Especially The Young, Are Encouraged To Develop Their Fullest Potential In Spirit, Mind And Body. | 2022 |
| Ywca Seattle King Co | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Relief And Stability, Opportunities To Heal From Trauma, And Connections To Housing, Employment, Health Care, And Other Emergency Services. | 2022 |
| Your Money Matters | $25,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Providing Financial Literacy Education And Mentoring Support For Economically Vulberable, Bipoc Youth And Young Adults Ages 16-24. | 2022 |
| 4mom Foundation | $5,000 | Towsen, MD, US | Fighting Against Alzheimer's By Advancing Awareness, Supporting Caregivers And Funding Research. | 2021 |
| Bellevue Boys & Girls Club | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Inspire & Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Reach Their Full Potential As Productive, Caring, And Responsible Citizens. | 2021 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $35,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Programs That Extend Regular Cirriculum Accross Bellevue Schools. | 2021 |
| Center For Children's Youth Justice | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Create Better Lives For Generations Of Children & Youth By Reforming The Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice Systems. | 2021 |
| Children's Home Society | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Wa Oldest And Largest Nonprofit Dedicated To Improving The Lives Of Children. | 2021 |
| College Success Foundation | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Benefiting The Washington State Governors Scholarships For Foster Youth. | 2021 |
| Congregations For The Homeless | $1,000,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | From Homelessness To Housing, One Man At A Time. | 2021 |
| Dawn | $20,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Dawn Shelters And Empowers Survivors Of Domestic Abuse In South King County And Helps To Keep Us All Safe By Educating Our Community To Respond To And Prevent Violence. | 2021 |
| Farestart | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Mission Is To Feed People Experiencing Hunger Today And Working To End Hunger For Tomorrow. | 2021 |
| Food Lifeline | $50,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | Student Financial Aid | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children | $80,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Mission Is To Create, Through Merit- And Needs-based University Scholarships, A Community Of Young Professionals And Leaders Who Will Promote A More Just Society In Haiti. | 2021 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Program | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Mission Is To Create, Through Merit- And Needs-based University Scholarships, A Community Of Young Professionals And Leaders Who Will Promote A More Just Society In Haiti. | 2021 |
| Harvard Business School | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Student Financial Aid. | 2021 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Help Rfh Develop And Apply New Strategies To Convert Excess Produce Into Healthy Food For People - Particularly Children. | 2021 |
| Hopelink | $50,000 | Redmond, WA, US | Mission Is To Promote Self-sufficiency For All Members Of Our Community. | 2021 |
| Huntington Disease (athletes & Causes) | $25,000 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Philanthropy To Make Greater Seattle A Stronger, More Vibrant Community For Supporting The Philanthropic Efforts Of Athletes, Artists, And Influencers That Protect, Educate, Mentor And Instill Hope.all. | 2021 |
| Jubliee Women's Center | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support Women Experiencing Poverty To Build Stable And Fulfilling Futures, One Extraordinary Woman At A Time. | 2021 |
| Just Compassion | $5,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Community Centered Response For Addressing The Needs Of Houseless Individuals By Building Relationships And Aspiring Towards Wholeness. | 2021 |
| King County Sexual Assault Resource Ctr | $35,000 | Renton, WA, US | To Provide Sexual Assault-related Services For People Of All Ages In King County, Wa. | 2021 |
| Kukio Comm Fund | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Helps People Make A Difference By Inspiring The Spirit Of Giving And By Investing In People And Solutions To Benefit Every Island Community. | 2021 |
| Lifewire | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence. | 2021 |
| Macalaster College | $100,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Supports And Inspires Macalester Students Who Influence Change For The Better Across The Globe. | 2021 |
| New Beginnings | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence. | 2021 |
| Olive Crest | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Abused, Neglected And At Risk Children And Their Families. | 2021 |
| Rainer Schools | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support For Students Of Color To Attend College. | 2021 |
| Seashare | $25,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | In Support Of Hunger Relief. | 2021 |
| Skagit Valley Ymca - Oasis | $10,000 | Mount Vernon, WA, US | Mission Of Oasis Is To Serve Youth Ages 13-17 In The Skagit Valley Community. | 2021 |
| Solid Ground | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Works To End Poverty And Undo Racism And Other Oppressions That Are Root Causes Of Poverty. | 2021 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Foster Kids A Childhood And A Future. | 2021 |
| United Way | $117,260 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Building A Community To Help People In Need And Solve Our Community's Toughest Challenges. | 2021 |
| Uw Vaccination Donation | $1,800,000 | Seattle, WA, US | An Independent Population Health Research Center At Uw Medicine, Part Of The Univ. Of Washington. | 2021 |
| Whitman College | $350,000 | Wala Walla, WA, US | To Support Assistant Coaches Endowment Issues Of Campus Culture And Civility. | 2021 |
| Year Up | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Urban Young Adults With Opportunity To Develop Skills And Provide Paid Internships. | 2021 |
| Amara | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Children, Adults, And Families Experiencing Foster Care And Adoption. | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Time Tested Leadership Program Of Scouting. | 2020 |
| Center For Children's Youth Justice | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Reforming The Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice Systems | 2020 |
| Children's Home Society Of Wa | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Wa Oldest And Largest Nonprofit Dedicated To Improving The Lives Of Children. | 2020 |
| Family Law (casa) | $20,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Advocating For Children In Some Of The Toughest Custody Cases In King County. | 2020 |
| Farestart | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | In Support Of Training Homeless And Disadvantaged Individuals In Food Service Industry Jobs | 2020 |
| Food Lifeline | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Feed People Experiencing Hunger Today And Working To End Hunger For Tomorrow. | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Children | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Long Term Mentoring Of At-risk Elementary School Children | 2020 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Prog | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Create A Community Of Young Professionals & Leaders Who Will Promote A More Just Society In Haiti. | 2020 |
| Harvard Business School | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Student Financial Aid | 2020 |
| Heritage University | $25,000 | Toppenish, WA, US | Student Financial Aid | 2020 |
| Hopelink | $250,000 | Redmond, WA, US | Mission Is To Promote Self-sufficiency For All Members Of Our Community. | 2020 |
| Life Wire | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | In Support Of Ending Domestic Violence | 2020 |
| Ohsu Parkinson Center Ed Hoopper | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | A World Leader In Care For Parkinsons Disease And Other Movement Disorders. | 2020 |
| Rainier Scholars | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support For Students Of Color To Attend College | 2020 |
| Seattle Foundation | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Philanthropy To Make Greater Seattle A Stronger, More Vibrant Community For All. | 2020 |
| Solid Ground | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Works To End Poverty And Undo Racism And Other Oppressions That Are Root Causes Of Poverty. | 2020 |
| Special Olympics Of Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Supports Special Olympic Athletes From The State Of Washington Complete | 2020 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Foster Kids A Childhood And A Future | 2020 |
| Univ Of Wa - Ihme | $2,000,000 | Seattle, WA, US | An Independent Population Health Research Center At Uw Medicine, Part Of The Univ. Of Washington | 2020 |
| See Attachment B | $1,715,000 | Medina, WA, US | For Exempt Purposes | 2017 |
| From Passthrough Entities | $77 | Medina, WA, US | For Exempt Purposes | 2017 |
| See Attachment B | $2,799,400 | Medina, WA, US | For Exempt Purposes | 2016 |
| From Passthrough Entities | $104 | Medina, WA, US | For Exempt Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 91-2009458 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 465 Medina, WA 98039-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Director | John W Stanton |
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| Director | Theresa E Gillespie |
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