David & Cathy Habib Foundation
The David & Cathy Habib Foundation was a public charity based in Seattle, Washington, formed in 2000. Its stated mission was to support the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
David & Cathy Habib Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Cathy Habib Foundation gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2022 (avg $39K), mostly in Washington. 18% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,474,045
- +69.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 38
- +31.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $38,791
- +29.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 38, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Washington (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David & Cathy Habib Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Lenora Street Pmb 6074, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (425) 443-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Cathy Habib Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was RVC ($180K). Together the top 10 received $847K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 105 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 1% to recipients in Alabama. The listed major recipients were primarily in the Seattle and greater Puget Sound area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David & Cathy Habib Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 7 of 38 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $607K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 38 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RVC Seattle, WA | Social justice league fund, supporting partnership in education and beyond, wa building leaders of change, general purpose | $180,000 |
| Temple B'nai Torah Bellevue, WA | Annual Appeal | $165,000 |
| Eastside Pathways Bellevue, WA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| United Way of King County Seattle, WA | Black Community Building Collective | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | General Support | $51,545 |
| Child Care Resources Seattle, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Youth Eastside Services Bellevue, WA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Puget Sound Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing reported 38 grants. Asset figures for 2022 were not provided in the available filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $504,483 | $1,552,503 | $1,474,045 | 38 | $504,483 |
| 2021 | $1,675,658 | $474,060 | $940,850 | $868,750 | 29 | $474,060 |
| 2020 | $2,195,150 | $144,998 | $645,361 | $607,250 | 38 | $144,998 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission was “to support the activities of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle,” described in the filing as a qualified organization under IRC 501(c)(3) and IRC 509(a)(1) or (2). The filing also says the foundation promoted the causes of the Federation and other charitable and educational organizations identified by its board.
Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of community needs. For example, Eastside Pathways says it helps people and organizations collaborate to advance equity and address inequities in systems and practices. United Way of King County describes its mission as working with communities to build an equitable future. Jewish Family Service says it supports Jewish individuals and families, refugees and immigrants, and the broader community through services that promote well-being, health, and stability. Food Lifeline says it works to feed people experiencing hunger and to end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,474,045. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $180,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $180,000 to RVC for purposes including the Social Justice League Fund and WA Building Leaders of Change; $165,000 to Temple B’Nai Torah for its annual appeal; $100,000 each to Eastside Pathways for general purposes and United Way of King County for the Black Community Building Collective; and $51,545 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle for general support. Other $50,000 grants included support for Child Care Resources, Jewish Family Service, Youth Eastside Services, Big Brother Big Sisters of Puget Sound, Food Lifeline, Friends of Youth, and the Seattle Foundation’s Black Future Co-op Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed David Habib as president and director; Cathy Habib as vice-president and director; Jean Callahan and Sarah Boden as directors; Nancy B. Greer as treasurer and director; and Caitlin Roth as secretary. The filing says the foundation had two membership classes: a Federation Member and a Donor Member, identified as David and Cathy Habib. The Federation Member appointed three directors and the Donor Member appointed two.
David & Cathy Habib Foundation is led by David Habib, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Habib
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy Habib
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy B. Greer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Boden
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean Callahan
Director
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Caitlin Roth
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tony Abrams (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 & Cathy Habib Foundation
How much does David & Cathy Habib Foundation give each year?
David & Cathy Habib Foundation gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $869K across 29 grants.
What is David & Cathy Habib Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Cathy Habib Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $38,791, across 38 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from David & Cathy Habib Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does David & Cathy Habib Foundation give grants?
David & Cathy Habib Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (21 grants), Bellevue, WA (6 grants), Redmond, WA (3 grants) and Mercer Island, WA (2 grants).
Does David & Cathy Habib Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of David & Cathy Habib Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Who are David & Cathy Habib Foundation's largest grantees?
David & Cathy Habib Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include RVC ($180,000), Temple B'nai Torah ($165,000) and Eastside Pathways ($100,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does David & Cathy Habib Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was “to support the activities of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle,” described in the filing as a qualified organization under IRC 501(c)(3) and IRC 509(a)(1) or (2). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Cathy Habib Foundation?
David & Cathy Habib Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is David & Cathy Habib Foundation's EIN?
David & Cathy Habib Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2091080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work David & Cathy Habib Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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