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The Satterberg Foundation Inc

Seattle, WA

The Satterberg Foundation funds general operating support, often through multi-year unrestricted grants, for organizations advancing racial justice, community strength, and environmental sustainability, with an emphasis on BIPOC-led and serving groups. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to about $1.03 million, with a median of $125,000; funding is concentrated in Washington and California, with additional support in other states and nationally. It does not accept unsolicited requests or applications.

United Way of King County

Seattle, WA

United Way of King County funds programs addressing housing stability, food security, education, financial stability, racial justice, and equitable philanthropy, primarily in Washington, especially King County. In 2025, its 196 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,674,650, with a median of $47,836. It says no general funding opportunities are currently available, though two named funds are listed as open; application instructions are not provided.

Laird Norton Family Foundation

Seattle, WA

The Laird Norton Family Foundation supports arts education, climate change, human services, watershed stewardship, and youth-led grantmaking, with a focus that varies by program and includes the U.S. West Coast and King County, Washington. In 2024, grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or have an open application process.

Inatai Foundation

Seattle, WA

Inatai Foundation funds community-rooted organizations, especially those led by people most affected by inequity, advancing racial justice and equity through areas such as policy advocacy, organizing, and community capacity-building. Its grantmaking focuses on Washington; 2024 itemized grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $201,000.

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Liberty Mutual Foundation funds nonprofits working on basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, primarily in the Boston area, with grants also made in other states. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000 and ranged from $2,500 to $11 million; it accepts online applications on a rolling basis, with no stated deadlines.

McKinstry Charitable Foundation

Seattle, WA

Nia Tero Foundation

Seattle, WA

Nia Tero supports Indigenous Peoples and trusted allies working to protect ancestral lands and waters, strengthen self-governance and rights, and advance Indigenous-led conservation, advocacy and storytelling. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $644,000, with a median of $80,000; its stated regional focus includes Africa, Amazonia, the Pasifik and North America. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation

Redmond, WA

The Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation funds health and education access, immigrant justice, rapid response, and community resilience, primarily through smaller, community-based organizations serving low-income immigrants and refugees in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,150 to $125,000, with a median of $31,500. It is not accepting new applications for its Justice Fund or Health & Education fund; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests for other programs.

Potlatch Fund

Seattle, WA

Potlatch Fund supports Native communities, Tribes, Native-led organizations and groups, and Native artists in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, funding work in areas such as arts and culture, youth, health, language, education, and community building. Its 2024 itemized grants ranged from $5,300 to $100,000, with a median of $8,000. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Becu Foundation

Tukwila, WA

BECU Foundation supports financial health through financial literacy, college access and scholarships, workforce and entrepreneurship development, and housing stability and homeownership. Its 2024 grants ranged from $123,000 to $355,000, with a median of $239,000; its programs serve Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and South Carolina, though 2024 grants went to Washington recipients. The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an online application, with program-specific requirements.

Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

The Gates Foundation funds work on global health, poverty reduction, gender equality, economic opportunity, and U.S. education, primarily in low-income countries and the United States. Its 2024 grants had a median of $500,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations are usually invited to apply, with occasional published funding opportunities.

Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

Seattle Foundation funds community-led work advancing racial and economic equity in Greater Seattle, including housing, economic opportunity, climate justice, democracy, arts, and organizing; some programs support specific medical or performing-arts needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $7 million, with a median of $6,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through program-specific applications or letters of inquiry.