Fairview Foundation
Fairview Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to six organizations, including cultural, educational, community, and health-related grantees. It also has an active mini-grant program for educators in the Fairview School District.
Fairview Foundation at a glance
In short: Fairview Foundation gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $289K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,735,000
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $289,167
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $7,058,296
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fairview Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The Mini Grants program is for educators within the Fairview School District.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1910 Fairview Ave E 500, Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 453-0296
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fairview Foundation
Who Fairview Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pacific Northwest Ballet ($1.1M). Together the top 6 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 42 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 1% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fairview Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 484% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $13.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,075,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Friends of Waterfront Park Seattle, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School Seattle, WA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Summit Community Center Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,058,296 | $1,228,939 | $1,741,015 | $1,735,000 | 6 | $1,737,043 | $84,967 | $358,962 |
| 2023 | $7,670,372 | $307,718 | $1,696,692 | $1,675,000 | 8 | $1,680,075 | — | $420,690 |
| 2022 | $8,987,358 | — | $13,174,093 | $13,170,224 | 13 | $13,172,159 | — | $798,616 |
| 2021 | $22,161,652 | $15,221,518 | $12,945,321 | $12,940,000 | 15 | $12,942,661 | — | $697,802 |
| 2020 | $19,870,455 | $19,832,597 | $5,177 | — | — | — | — | $83,390 |
| 2019 | $43,035 | — | $25,231 | $2,000 | 2 | — | — | $2,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fairview Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for Pacific Northwest Ballet, the University of Washington Foundation, Friends of Waterfront Park, Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School, Huntsman Cancer Foundation, and Summit Community Center.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. The University of Washington Foundation says it facilitates private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington. Huntsman Cancer Foundation says its mission is to guarantee the future of cutting-edge research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Summit Community Center says it provides inclusive programs and meaningful connections for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Fairview Foundation Mini Grants program supports innovative, collaborative classroom projects aligned with state and national educational initiatives and high learning standards.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $1,735,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $1,075,000, with a median grant of $72,500. The largest grants were $1,075,000 to Pacific Northwest Ballet and $500,000 to the University of Washington Foundation. Other grants included $100,000 to Friends of Waterfront Park, $45,000 to Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School, $10,000 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation, and $5,000 to Summit Community Center. Each was listed for general support.
The Fairview Foundation Mini Grants are listed as active. The program is for educators within the Fairview School District. The available program information does not specify application materials or a deadline. Separately, the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel R. Baty as Director and President; Pamela D. Baty as Director and Vice President; Laura Head as Secretary; and Andy Baker as Treasurer.
Fairview Foundation is led by Daniel R. Baty, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel R. Baty
Director & President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela D. Baty
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Baker
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Head
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Fairview Foundation
How much does Fairview Foundation give each year?
Fairview Foundation gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 8 grants.
What is Fairview Foundation's typical grant size?
Fairview Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $72,500, and its average grant was $289,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fairview Foundation give grants?
Fairview Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants).
Does Fairview Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fairview Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fairview Foundation's largest grantees?
Fairview Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pacific Northwest Ballet ($1,075,000), University of Washington Foundation ($500,000) and Friends of Waterfront Park ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fairview Foundation?
Fairview Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $359K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fairview Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for Pacific Northwest Ballet, the University of Washington Foundation, Friends of Waterfront Park, Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School, Huntsman Cancer Foundation, and Summit Community Center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fairview Foundation?
The foundation 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 Fairview Foundation's EIN?
Fairview Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3482435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Fairview 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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