Firland Foundation
Firland Foundation is a public charity based in Shoreline, Washington. Formed in 1945, it uses income generated by its workshop to fund research and treatment related to tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases, build regional capacity, and support advocacy for TB control and elimination.
Firland Foundation at a glance
In short: Firland Foundation gave $479K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $478,911
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,208
- -69.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,768,893
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Firland Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Community grant LOIs are due February 28, 2027.
- Deadline
- Community grant LOIs are due February 28, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Community Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 Ne 150Th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155
Phone: (206) 363-4349
Website: https://firland.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Firland Foundation
Community Grants
Firland Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Graduate Pulmonary Nursing Fellowship
Firland Foundation
Amount
Up to $30,000/year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Northrop-Park Fellowship
Firland Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Firland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uw Grant & Contract Acctng ($267K across 5 grants). Together the top 9 received $479K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 31 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Firland identifies Western Washington as the primary focus for community grants, while noting that its grants are not exclusively limited to that region. Its research-grant preferences also include projects with a substantial presence in Western Washington. In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (56%), Washington (28%), and Louisiana (17%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Firland Foundation gives
- Giving grew 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $85K (2022) to $479K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $479K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane Educational Fund New Orleans, LA | — | $79,046 |
| Uw Grant & Contract Acctng Chicago, IL | — | $71,564 |
| Uw Grant & Contract Acctng Chicago, IL | — | $63,751 |
| Uw Grant & Contract Acctng Chicago, IL | — | $60,567 |
| Uw Grant & Contract Acctng Chicago, IL | — | $46,333 |
| Seattle & King Cnty-Public Health Seattle, WA | — | $30,000 |
| Iraqi Arab Health Board Lake Forest Park, WA | — | $25,000 |
| Uw Grant & Contract Acctng Chicago, IL | — | $25,000 |
| Congolese United Foundation Auburn, WA | — | $25,000 |
| Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA | — | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,768,893 | $1,881,004 | $2,012,845 | $478,911 | 14 | $135,391 |
| 2023 | $3,908,699 | $1,361,952 | $2,050,411 | $443,631 | 4 | $18,373 |
| 2022 | $3,986,113 | $2,543,897 | $2,975,672 | $84,849 | 1 | $61,428 |
| 2021 | $5,104,230 | $3,718,973 | $3,028,106 | $246,207 | 5 | $113,557 |
| 2020 | $4,951,563 | $3,655,237 | $3,707,930 | $403,320 | 7 | $76,740 |
| 2019 | $4,762,164 | $4,751,894 | $4,129,875 | $223,400 | 8 | $88,264 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Firland’s stated mission includes research and care for people with respiratory diseases. Its website says it supports community health projects, education, advocacy, and research related to TB and, occasionally, other chronic lung diseases.
Community grants aim to improve TB and basic health care for underserved populations through locally developed projects and sustainable programs. Support may include funding for medical clinics, health-worker training, and equipment or supplies for clinics and hospitals. Research grants favor new or pilot projects, clinical care and outcomes, projects serving medically underserved or economically disadvantaged people, and work with a substantial presence in Western Washington.
Firland says the majority of its community grants go to 501(c)(3) organizations and other nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations. It does not award community grants to individuals. Projects should have measurable results and a reliable reporting mechanism; collaboration with government, NGO, or nonprofit partners is encouraged.
Among the 2024 grantees, the Tulane Educational Fund describes its mission as higher education, research, and public service. Seattle Children’s Hospital describes its mission as pediatric health and wellness through clinical care, inquiry, and support for children and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Firland reported 14 grants totaling $478,911. The median grant was $25,000; grants ranged from $5,650 to $79,046. The largest listed awards included $79,046 to the Tulane Educational Fund in New Orleans, $71,564, $63,751, $60,567, $46,333, and $25,000 to UW Grant & Contract Accounting in Chicago, and $30,000 to Seattle & King County Public Health. Other listed recipients included the Iraqi Arab Health Board, Congolese United Foundation, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation, and WA GOH TB Program.
For community grants, applicants submit a letter of intent online. Firland says it acknowledges receipt within one week and assigns a grant number. If the LOI is accepted, the applicant is invited to submit an online application. The application deadline listed on the website is March 31; grants are reviewed in mid-April, with board approval in early May. Award letters are sent by June 1, with funding anticipated to start July 1. Firland does not pay indirect costs. Its research-grant guidance says it generally does not fund ongoing salary support, with exceptions for essential research staff, research-trial participant stipends, and specified fellowship support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Tom Greene, CEO; Neil Abernethy, secretary; Bijan Ghassemieh, director; Hidenori Iba, president; Sylvia M LaCourse, director; Tim Clark, treasurer; Paul Unkel, vice president; Minor Harris, director; Christopher Spitters, director; and Pavan Bhatraju, director.
Firland Foundation is led by Tom Greene, CEO on the 2024 filing; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Greene
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Hidenori Iba
President
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janna Schober
Operation Committe Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bijan Ghassemieh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia M. Lacourse
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minor Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Spitters
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pavan Bhatraju
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Peterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Los
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Abernethy
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Clark
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Unkel
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jason Hollaway (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Matt Miller (2019–2023) — CEO
- Former: Michael Poelzer (2019–2023) — Employee
- Former: Tim Baer (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Duane Miller (2023) — Director
- Former: Guan-Shing Cheng (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Horne (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Weyna (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Edith Field (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Edith Feild (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Sheri Kneeland (2019–2020) — Employee
- Former: Christopher Bannister (2019) — Employee
- Former: Stace Rudd (2019) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Tom Greene (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Firland Foundation
How much does Firland Foundation give each year?
Firland Foundation gave $479K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $444K across 4 grants.
What is Firland Foundation's typical grant size?
Firland Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,208, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Firland Foundation give grants?
Firland Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (28%) and Louisiana (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Shoreline, WA (2 grants).
Who are Firland Foundation's largest grantees?
Firland Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uw Grant & Contract Acctng ($267,215 across 5 grants), Tulane Educational Fund ($79,046) and Seattle & King Cnty-Public Health ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Firland Foundation?
Firland Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Firland Foundation fund?
Firland’s stated mission includes research and care for people with respiratory diseases. Its website says it supports community health projects, education, advocacy, and research related to TB and, occasionally, other chronic lung diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Firland Foundation?
Firland Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check firland.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Firland Foundation's EIN?
Firland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0549079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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