Drachen Foundation
Drachen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it made $295K in qualifying distributions.
Drachen Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $135,016
- +73278.3% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $295,495
- Expenses (2021)
- $296,536
- +740.4% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Drachen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Drachen Foundation gives
- In 2021 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
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tieton Arts & Humanities Tieton, WA | Support Art | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $135,016 | $296,536 | — | — | $295,495 | $3,438 |
| 2020 | $161,520 | $184 | $35,284 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $8,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Drachen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Drachen Foundation is led by Scott R. Skinner, Board Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Scott R. Skinner
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Hadzicki
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Sainz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lester
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Fujino
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $8K, to Alison Fujino (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Drachen Foundation
What is Drachen Foundation?
Drachen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Drachen Foundation operate?
Drachen Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Drachen Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Drachen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Drachen Foundation's EIN?
Drachen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1277286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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