47TH Avenue Foundation
47TH Avenue Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. In 2024, it reported grants to charitable organizations in Washington, North Carolina, and New York, including organizations working in education, youth mentoring, children’s healthcare, and family support.
47TH Avenue Foundation at a glance
In short: 47TH Avenue Foundation gave $1.9M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,938,316
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,766
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,750
- Total assets
- $59,983,712
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 47TH Avenue Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 108Th Ave Ne 1100, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 453-7464
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 47TH Avenue Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Museum of Flight ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 90 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 12% to North Carolina, and 5% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
How 47TH Avenue Foundation gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2022) to $5.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum of Flight Seattle, WA | Endowment/General Operating | $300,000 |
| Kindering Bellevue, WA | General Operating | $255,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarships, Recipients Chosen by University | $230,031 |
| Clooney Foundation for Justice New York, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Recovery Cafe Seattle, WA | Breakfast Matching Gift | $65,000 |
| St Monica Catholic School Mercer Island, WA | General Operating/ Table Sponsorship | $53,095 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound Bellevue, WA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo Seattle, WA | Event Sponsorship/ General Operating | $47,000 |
| Country Village Day School Mercer Island, WA | Staff Retention | $42,150 |
| Alliance for Education Seattle, WA | General Operating | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,983,712 | $1,123,751 | $3,034,121 | $1,938,316 | 50 | $2,872,314 | $997,013 | $2,901,295 |
| 2023 | $56,072,857 | $1,038,340 | $2,206,296 | $1,238,919 | 32 | $2,055,280 | $863,183 | $2,632,746 |
| 2022 | $51,051,792 | $-2,336,741 | $715,651 | $285,531 | 4 | $582,411 | $692,461 | $2,660,794 |
| 2021 | $48,396,748 | $3,953,142 | $88,918 | — | — | $13,426 | $353,863 | $2,216,231 |
| 2020 | $44,662,411 | $1,745,481 | $5,225,253 | $5,150,000 | 4 | — | $186,824 | $2,387,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 47TH Avenue Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound says it creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth; Boyer Children’s Clinic says it improves the quality of life for children with special healthcare needs; and PEPS says it connects parents to strengthen families and build community. The Clooney Foundation for Justice describes its work as providing free legal aid in defense of free speech and women’s rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $1,938,316. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median of $23,750. The largest grants included $300,000 to The Museum of Flight for endowment/general operating support, $255,000 to Kindering for general operating support, and $230,031 to Wake Forest University for scholarships, with recipients chosen by the university. Other grants included $100,000 to the Clooney Foundation for Justice for general operating support and $50,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lindsey Wellmon is listed as executive director on the 2024 filing.
47TH Avenue Foundation is led by Lindsey Wellmon, Executive Director on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsey Wellmon
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$175K (2022) → $180K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phyllis A. Lindsey (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to Lindsey Wellmon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about 47TH Avenue Foundation
How much does 47TH Avenue Foundation give each year?
47TH Avenue Foundation gave $1.9M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 32 grants.
What is 47TH Avenue Foundation's typical grant size?
47TH Avenue Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $23,750, and its average grant was $38,766, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 47TH Avenue Foundation give grants?
47TH Avenue Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (32 grants), Bellevue, WA (6 grants), Mercer Island, WA (2 grants) and Renton, WA (2 grants).
Does 47TH Avenue Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of 47TH Avenue Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 47TH Avenue Foundation's largest grantees?
47TH Avenue Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Museum of Flight ($300,000), Kindering ($255,000) and Wake Forest University ($230,031), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 47TH Avenue Foundation?
47TH Avenue Foundation reported $60.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does 47TH Avenue Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 47TH Avenue Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 47TH Avenue Foundation's EIN?
47TH Avenue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6884500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 47TH Avenue Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 47TH Avenue Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/47th-avenue-foundation-morg_6f987ebed7d145fda4d4df9fa42c0c7b
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