Discuren Foundation
Discuren Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing states that it had adopted articles of dissolution effective December 31, 2023, and distributed all of its assets to charitable grantees in 2024.
Discuren Foundation at a glance
In short: Discuren Foundation gave $86K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,600
- -95.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -85.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,120
- -66.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,120
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Discuren Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications and grant submissions are no longer accepted. The filing states that grants were awarded only to public charities and school districts for specific projects located in Washington addressing literacy, basic education, and dropout prevention.
- Contact
Application contact: Bailey Woodruff
Mailing address: 1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Phone: (206) 359-8229
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Discuren Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Academic Endeavors ($17K). Together the top 5 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 234 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Washington. The filing’s stated restrictions specified projects located in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Discuren Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2024) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Academic Endeavors Mount Vernon, WA | General Operating Support | $17,120 |
| The Campbell Farm Wapato, WA | General Operating Support | $17,120 |
| Children's Home Society of Washington Walla Walla, WA | Walla Walla Regional | $17,120 |
| Together Tumwater, WA | General Operating Support | $17,120 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Uw Riverways, Rural and | $17,120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that all of its assets had been distributed to charitable grantees during that year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $306 | $89,462 | $85,600 | 5 | $88,053 | — | $3,565 |
| 2023 | $89,156 | $1,161,816 | $1,945,897 | $1,727,180 | 34 | $1,887,751 | $990,319 | $57,060 |
| 2022 | $873,237 | $882,103 | $3,348,216 | $3,106,785 | 70 | $3,291,298 | $838,757 | $160,311 |
| 2021 | $3,339,350 | $1,475,756 | $2,834,242 | $2,583,620 | 65 | $2,754,149 | $1,421,582 | $292,918 |
| 2020 | $4,697,836 | $2,608,170 | $2,862,937 | $2,630,368 | 60 | — | $1,167,666 | $340,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Discuren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its stated grant restrictions identify literacy, basic education, and dropout prevention as areas for projects it supported.
The 2024 recipients included the University of Washington Foundation, which says it facilitates private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington; the Foundation for Academic Endeavors, which says it supports educational experiences for under-resourced children, future educators, and their families; and Together!, which says its mission is to advance the health and well-being of young people. Children’s Home Society of Washington describes its mission as developing healthy children, creating strong families, building engaged communities, and advocating for children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $85,600 through five grants, each for $17,120. The listed recipients were Foundation for Academic Endeavors, The Campbell Farm, Children’s Home Society of Washington, Together!, and University of Washington Foundation. The stated purposes included general operating support, Walla Walla Regional, and UW Riverways, Rural and.
The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations, but also states that applications and grant submissions are no longer accepted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Colonel F Betz as president, Anthony J McCormick as vice president, and Bailey Woodruff as secretary/treasurer.
Discuren Foundation is led by Colonel F. Betz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colonel F. Betz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anthony J. McCormick
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bailey Woodruff
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Caroline A. Maillard (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Martha Ashenfelter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Oscar Verduzco (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Polly M. Olsen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ted A. Martin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Frissell (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Robert S. Mucklestone (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Discuren Foundation
How much does Discuren Foundation give each year?
Discuren Foundation gave $86K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 34 grants.
What is Discuren Foundation's typical grant size?
Discuren Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,120, and its average grant was $17,120, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Discuren Foundation give grants?
Discuren Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Discuren Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Discuren Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Discuren Foundation's largest grantees?
Discuren Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Academic Endeavors ($17,120), The Campbell Farm ($17,120) and Children's Home Society of Washington ($17,120), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Discuren Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its stated grant restrictions identify literacy, basic education, and dropout prevention as areas for projects it supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Discuren Foundation?
Applications and grant submissions are no longer accepted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Discuren Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Discuren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Discuren Foundation's EIN?
Discuren Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2046554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Discuren Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/discuren-foundation-morg_fa08c0b511644c4d9c483a09a54d0577
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