David and Amy Fulton Foundation
The David and Amy Fulton Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports three grants, all for general operating support to the David and Amy Fulton Fund in Bellevue, Washington.
David and Amy Fulton Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Amy Fulton Foundation gave $7.5M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2.5M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,476,726
- -56.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,492,242
- -71.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750,000
- Total assets
- $57,773,850
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David and Amy Fulton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 925 4Th Avenue 2900, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 623-7580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Amy Fulton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was David and Amy Fulton Fund ($7.5M across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 58 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David and Amy Fulton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2020) to $17.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David and Amy Fulton Fund Bellevue, WA | General Operating Support | $4,588,726 |
| David and Amy Fulton Fund Bellevue, WA | General Operating Support | $2,750,000 |
| David and Amy Fulton Fund Bellevue, WA | General Operating Support | $138,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,773,850 | $6,462,108 | $8,035,644 | $7,476,726 | 3 | $7,485,611 | $2,764,062 | $3,209,878 |
| 2024 | $60,398,299 | $3,942,906 | $17,835,825 | $17,346,300 | 2 | $17,351,400 | $3,498,481 | $3,684,817 |
| 2023 | $60,131,146 | $747,114 | $4,621,195 | $4,375,000 | 5 | $4,378,456 | $1,087,678 | $3,656,764 |
| 2022 | $63,197,245 | $1,065,965 | $4,986,355 | $4,889,500 | 21 | $4,892,457 | $972,067 | $3,787,281 |
| 2021 | $67,113,629 | $667,108 | $4,444,752 | $4,101,434 | 27 | — | $597,530 | $3,875,436 |
| 2020 | $71,105,945 | $-65,059 | $3,741,148 | $2,992,583 | 14 | — | $30,090,463 | $3,466,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Amy Fulton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported $7,476,726 in grants across three awards. The grants ranged from $138,000 to $4,588,726, with a median of $2,750,000. All three were for general operating support to the David and Amy Fulton Fund in Bellevue: $4,588,726, $2,750,000, and $138,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Fulton as president; Amy Fulton as secretary/treasurer; and Richard Fulton and Eric Fulton as directors.
David and Amy Fulton Foundation is led by David Fulton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Fulton
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Fulton
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Richard Fulton
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amy Fulton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Amy Fulton Foundation
How much does David and Amy Fulton Foundation give each year?
David and Amy Fulton Foundation gave $7.5M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17.3M across 2 grants.
What is David and Amy Fulton Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Amy Fulton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750,000, and its average grant was $2,492,242, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Amy Fulton Foundation give grants?
David and Amy Fulton Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, WA (3 grants).
Does David and Amy Fulton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David and Amy Fulton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is David and Amy Fulton Foundation?
David and Amy Fulton Foundation reported $57.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from David and Amy Fulton Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 David and Amy Fulton Foundation's EIN?
David and Amy Fulton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1811411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David and Amy Fulton 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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