Donald Family Foundation
The Donald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2025 filing lists grants for environmental, health and human services, and youth and human services purposes.
Donald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald Family Foundation gave $135K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,350
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,981
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $384,296
- -24.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donald Family 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: 200 W Mercer St E300, Seattle, WA 98119
Phone: (206) 285-7242
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seadoc Society ($36K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 175 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining shares went to California (2%), Illinois (2%), and New Jersey (1%); Georgia accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Donald Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 389% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2025) to $353K (2020). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seadoc Society Eastsound, WA | Environment | $25,500 |
| Funhouse Commons Eastsound, WA | Youth & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Recovery Cafe Seattle, WA | Health & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Seadoc Society Eastsound, WA | Environment | $10,000 |
| Uw Medicine Advancement Seattle, WA | Health & Human Services | $10,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust Friday Harbor, WA | Environment | $7,000 |
| Opal Community Land Trust Eastsound, WA | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| Uplift Seattle, WA | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| A Giving Heart Chicago, IL | Health & Human Services | $2,500 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation Eastsound, WA | Health & Human Services/Youth Services | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Donald Family Foundation?
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 | $384,296 | $22,505 | $146,998 | $135,350 | 34 | $142,816 | $18,323 | $36,708 |
| 2024 | $508,789 | $27,318 | $261,112 | $251,700 | 33 | $257,712 | $23,918 | $47,046 |
| 2023 | $742,583 | $209,533 | $297,672 | $289,000 | 33 | $294,646 | $24,355 | $43,655 |
| 2022 | $830,722 | $9,372 | $338,736 | $332,800 | 41 | $336,451 | $7,419 | $53,439 |
| 2021 | $1,160,086 | $134 | $239,685 | $225,932 | 34 | $229,471 | — | $66,186 |
| 2020 | $1,399,637 | $653,765 | $358,583 | $352,618 | 33 | — | $313,165 | $73,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — 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 listed grants show support for organizations working in areas including the environment, health and human services, and youth services.
Among organizations the foundation supported in 2024, OPAL Community Land Trust describes its mission as providing permanently affordable homes and related education and support to help sustain Orcas Island as a healthy, economically diverse community. Orcas Island Community Foundation describes its mission as fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island. Rainier Scholars says it cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students through access to opportunities and holistic support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $135,350. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,500, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $25,500 to SeaDoc Society for the environment, $25,000 to Funhouse Commons for youth and human services, and $25,000 to Recovery Cafe for health and human services. Other listed grants included $10,000 to UW Medicine Advancement and $7,000 to San Juan Preservation Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Donald and Laura Donald as trustees.
Donald Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Donald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Donald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Donald Family Foundation
How much does Donald Family Foundation give each year?
Donald Family Foundation gave $135K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $252K across 33 grants.
What is Donald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,981, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Donald Family Foundation give grants?
Donald Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (16 grants) and Eastsound, WA (10 grants).
Does Donald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Donald Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (13 grants), "Education" (7 grants) and "Youth & Human Services" (5 grants).
Who are Donald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Donald Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seadoc Society ($35,500 across 2 grants), Funhouse Commons ($25,000) and Recovery Cafe ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald Family Foundation?
Donald Family Foundation reported $384K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donald Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations working in areas including the environment, health and human services, and youth services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald Family 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 Donald Family Foundation's EIN?
Donald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3769280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Donald Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Donald Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Norcliffe Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Norcliffe Foundation funds Puget Sound nonprofits in areas including human services, education, healthcare, arts and culture, environment, and community projects; it supports programs, operations, capacity building, and capital projects. Grants vary widely, but the median is $20,000 and nearly 60% are $15,000 or less. It serves 11 counties in Washington’s Puget Sound region and accepts applications year-round through its online system.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
454
Total Given
$56.5M
Wyman Youth Trust
Seattle, WA
The trust supports youth betterment and civic and cultural development, including education, social health, civic, and arts and culture programs, primarily in Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. It accepts mailed letters of proposal from nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, with deadlines varying by program area.
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
155
Total Given
$488K
Moccasin Lake Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Moccasin Lake Foundation funds education, environmental work, and social services, with most of its giving focused in the Pacific Northwest; service-area rules vary by committee. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median of $14,000. It accepts requests from registered 501(c)(3) organizations through its website.
Assets
$110.5M
Grants
117
Total Given
$6.9M
Satya and RAO Remala Foundation
Bellevue, WA
The foundation supports education, healthcare, and community services such as homelessness assistance and job training, primarily in India and Washington state, with some funding elsewhere. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25 to $561,208, with a median of $1,500. It makes grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$24.1M
Grants
79
Total Given
$1.2M
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
451
Total Given
$1.2M
The Satterberg Foundation Inc
Seattle, WA
The Satterberg Foundation funds nonprofits advancing racial justice and a sustainable environment, primarily through multi-year, unrestricted operating support, with most Core Support grantees working in Washington and California and other commitments in Arizona and nationally. In 2024, its median grant was $125,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or applications.
Assets
$425.6M
Grants
286
Total Given
$42.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Donald Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/donald-family-foundation-morg_8936f1f0369a4df78875d9e9a41d6988
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_223769280_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Donald Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/donald-family-foundation-morg_8936f1f0369a4df78875d9e9a41d6988},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-10. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Donald Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Donald Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?