Foodcircle Foundation
Foodcircle Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $775K. Net investment income was $21K.
Foodcircle Foundation at a glance
In short: Foodcircle Foundation gave $775K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $387K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $774,698
- +2526.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $387,349
- +7778.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $387,349
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foodcircle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($770K). Together the top 2 received $775K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $775K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | A public charity that makes grants on behalf of indidivuals and families who create donor advised funds | $770,198 |
| Community Loaves Kirkland, WA | Program Support | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $21,283 | $787,884 | $774,698 | 2 | $774,698 | $20,955 |
| 2023 | $766,601 | $1,447 | $57,759 | $29,500 | 6 | $36,481 | $709 |
| 2022 | $822,913 | $914 | $101,957 | — | — | $95,897 | $85 |
| 2021 | $923,956 | $98 | $208,363 | — | — | $191,839 | $98 |
| 2020 | $1,125,113 | $134 | $372,791 | $75,600 | 3 | — | $134 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foodcircle Foundation is led by Ian Lee-McKinley, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ian Lee-McKinley
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $580 (2024)
Stephen Holtz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sandra Gray
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Lee (2020–2023) — Former President & CEO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $580, to Ian Lee-McKinley (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Foodcircle Foundation
How much does Foodcircle Foundation give each year?
Foodcircle Foundation gave $775K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is Foodcircle Foundation?
Foodcircle Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Foodcircle Foundation operate?
Foodcircle Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, Massachusetts, Washington.
What is Foodcircle Foundation's EIN?
Foodcircle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3042830. 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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