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Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

Foundation · Grantmaker Seattle, WA EIN: 91-0402330 Website

The chamber is an organization which advocates for employers and that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.

Key facts about Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

In short: Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
91-0402330
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$45,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$22,500
Median grant
$22,500
Total assets
$28,868,128
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$28.9M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$45K

+650.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+275.0% YoY

How Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce gives

  • Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

Based on IRS filings

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $918K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

SeattleTukwilaBurienFederal WayAuburnSan FranciscoSeatacDes MoinesKirklandRentonBellevueBostonBothellIssaquahRedmond

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2 grants20191 grants202062 grants20212 grants20224 grants20231 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

People for Responsible Social Housing: $35KPeople for Responsible SocialHousing$35KKeep Seattle Moving: $10KKeep Seattle Moving$10K

Grant Size Distribution

71 grants across all recorded years

62<$50K4$50–100K2$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
PEOPLE FOR RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL HOUSING Seattle, WASPONSORSHIPS$35,000
KEEP SEATTLE MOVING Seattle, WASPONSORSHIPS$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$28,868,128$28,285,909$27,331,067
Revenue$12,266,760$11,622,080$11,949,125
Expenses$12,668,295$11,977,218$11,918,814
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$918,057$949,055$376,706
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce is led by Rachel Smith, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 91 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Rachel Smith

    President & CEO

    President & CEO From → President & CEO, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    39 hrs/week

    $299K (2022) → $419K (2025)

  • Lisa Chick

    Afe President

    Trustee, Afe President & CEO → Trustee & Afe President, 2023

    Trustee & Afe President → Afe President, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $208K (2019) → $239K (2025)

  • Bindiya V. Patel

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $186K (2025)

  • Ada Healey

    Board Chair

    Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill McSherry

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bob Donegan

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Defoe

    Trustee

    Secretary → Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Courtney Wallace

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Namura

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Delee Shoemaker

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diana Birkett Rakow

    Trustee

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2020

    Chair → Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frank Foti

    Trustee

    Chair → Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gordon McHenry Jr.

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Redman

    Trustee

    Past Chair → Trustee, 2020

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jaebadiah Gardner

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Morehead

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Schoettler

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Wenstrup

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine Cheng

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kerri Schroeder

    Trustee

    Trustee → Chair, 2021

    Chair → Trustee, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Bannon

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Hodgins

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Mahon

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robyn Corr

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Roberts

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tony Williams

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Will Ludlam

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gretchen Adams

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Blundell

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Krishna Thiagarajan

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marianne Bichsel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharmila Swenson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Metruck

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angela Dunleavy

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hilary Hehman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jen Berg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Wales

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Fugere

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Murray

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kamala Saxton

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Clise

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Macneil

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Berger

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maya Mendoza Extrom

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Greer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Merriweather

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard De La Sam Lazaro

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Walt Townes

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zach Hensley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julien Loh

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Krish Srinivasan

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aaron Blank

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna Boone

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clayton Graham

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jacqueline Gruber

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jaison Elkins

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jared Axelrod

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karla Malacon

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kirk Schulz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kris Agers

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nic Bley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ollie Garrett

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Hooper

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Garrett

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alesha Washington

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryan Flintoff

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Claire Verity

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colleen Echohawk

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Stewart

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna Moodie

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eduardo Penalver

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Lonergan

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hewan Teshome

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jaja Okigwe

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Clawson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jila Javdani

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joey Burgess

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Ray

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nate Silverman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paula Hammond

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Loosmore

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Will Daugherty

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gabriella Buono

    Chief Impact Officer

    Senior Vice President of Member Development → Senior Vice President Membership & Programs, 2023

    Senior Vice President Membership & Programs → Chief Impact Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    39 hrs/week

    $129K (2022) → $175K (2025)

  • Lars Erickson

    Senior Vice President Public Affairs & Comms

    Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Comms → Senior Vice President Public Affairs & Comms, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $178K (2024) → $182K (2025)

  • Lynnette Buffington

    Chief of Staff

    Chief of Staff From → Chief of Staff, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    39 hrs/week

    $176K (2025)

  • Stephanie Formas

    Challenge Seattle Vice President

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $274K (2024) → $255K (2025)

  • Jasmine Donovan

    2nd Vice Chair

    Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2023

    1st Vice Chair → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paige Davis

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pallavi Mehta Wahi

    Immediate Past Chair

    1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2023

    Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Teresa Hutson

    Vice Chair

    Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Hill

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (128)
  • Former: Mel Clark (2020–2024) — Ctaw Executive Director
  • Former: Shkelqim Kelmendi (2020–2024) — Housing Connector Executive Director
  • Former: Adriana Gil Miner (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Alisha Valavanis (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Amelia Ransom (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Amy L. Ward (2019–2023) — Affiliate CFO
  • Former: Gary Yamamoto (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Daryl Campbell (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Sue Bennett (2020–2023) — Affiliate President
  • Former: Alicia Teel (2021–2023) — Chief of Staff
  • Former: Christina McPherson (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Ephraim Froehlich (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Lorelei Williams (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Njuguna Gishuru (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Patrick Evans (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Richard Romero (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Erin Murray (2023) — Vice President People Operations
  • Former: Shkelkim Klemendi (2023) — Trustee & Housing Connector Executive Director
  • Former: Stuart Kibbee (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Vaughn Taylor (2023) — Vice President Economic Development
  • Former: Alan Fisco (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Alex Smith (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Colleen Kerr (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Fernando Martinez (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Ian Toner (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Jeffrey Wortley (2019–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Jill Mackie (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Laura Ruderman (2019–2022) — Trustee & CEO Technology Alliance
  • Former: Marisa L. Bier (2019–2022) — Affiliate Director
  • Former: Markham T. McIntyre (2019–2022) — Chief of Staff
  • Former: Princess Ayers-Stewart (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Shouan Pan (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Susan Bennett (2019–2022) — Trustee & Leadership Tomorrow
  • Former: Susan Mullaney (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Tony Gonchar (2019–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Farrah Paul (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Gina Phillips (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Ian Warner (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Leslie Smith (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Pete Johnson (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Rachel Marshall (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Charles Johnson (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Danielle Salomon (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Eric Pettigrew (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Jane Billbe (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President of Operations & Org. Health
  • Former: Katerie Chapman (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Kevin Collins (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Majdi Daher (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Nina Odell (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Olga Sagan (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Roxanne Christian (2021–2022) — Chief Advancement Officer
  • Former: Trish Millines Dziko (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Darlene Corkrum (2019–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Mona Locke (2019–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Sara Nelson (2019–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Sheila Edwards Lange (2019–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Keith Vanderzanden (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Suzy Monford (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: A-P Hurd (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Amy Carlson (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Amy White (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Bill Akers (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Brad Tilden (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Brian McGowan (2019–2020) — Trustee, Gsp President & CEO
  • Former: Brian Screnar (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Cate Hardy (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Daniel Mead-Smith (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Dave Warner (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: David Cho (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Dwight Prevo (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Jim Hill (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Kat Sims (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Kathy Surace-Smith (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Kelly Evans (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Ken Johnson (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Kevin Kelly (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Kris Richey Curtis (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Lanesha Debardelaben (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Louise Chernin (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Marilyn Strickland (2019–2020) — President & CEO
  • Former: Nancy Giunto (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Niki Robinson (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Roger Nyhus (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Shannon Boldizsar (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Solynn McCurdy (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Steve Crown (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Sylvia Fuerstenberg (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Taylor Hoang (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Tim Lieb (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Tim Smith (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Tom Norwalk (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Tony Mestres (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Wendy Gillihan (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Alejandro Chouza (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Barb Wilson (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Dominick Martin (2020) — Vice President External Relations
  • Former: Genesee Adkins (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Guy Ellis (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: J. Thomas Ranken (2020) — Ctaw President & CEO
  • Former: James Allen (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Jason Perkizas (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Jim Thomson (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Kristen Sawin (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Bob Bass (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Bob Blackstone (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Charlie Hafenbrack (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Dave Conn (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: David Wu (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: David Yuan (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Debra Canales (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Ed Goines (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Erik Strom (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Erika Schmidt (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Hanson Hosein (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Kelly Keller (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Lisa Chin (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Lori Mason Curran (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Matthew Fassnacht (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Maud Daudon (2019) — Former President & CEO
  • Former: Melinda Goforth (2019) — Affiliate Vice President
  • Former: Michael Vaska (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Mike Ensing (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Neepaporn Boungjaktha (2019) — Affiliate Vice President
  • Former: Racquel Russell (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Ron Paananen (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Stephen Metruck (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Steve Banfield (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Thomas Ranken (2019) — Trustee, Ctaw President & CEO

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Rachel Smith — President & CEO: $419KRachel SmithPresident & CEO$419KStephanie Formas — Challenge Seattle VP: $255KStephanie FormasChallenge Seattle VP$255KLisa Chick — Afe President: $239KLisa ChickAfe President$239KBindiya V Patel — Executive Director: $186KBindiya V PatelExecutive Director$186KLars Erickson — SVP Public Affairs & Comms: $182KLars EricksonSVP Public Affairs & Comms$182KLynnette Buffington — Chief of Staff: $176KLynnette BuffingtonChief of Staff$176KGabriella Buono — Chief Impact Officer: $175KGabriella BuonoChief Impact Officer$175K

Frequently asked questions about Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

How much does Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce give each year?

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.

How large is Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce?

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce reported $28.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.3M.

Where does Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce operate?

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Washington.

What is Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce's EIN?

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0402330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc

Seattle, WA

The Roots & Wings Foundation supports nonprofits helping low-income children and families thrive, especially from pregnancy through age three, in areas including basic needs, early learning, health, and safety and justice. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $2 million, with a median of $55,000, and it funds organizations in Wisconsin, Washington, and nationally. It does not accept unsolicited requests; it identifies potential partners and invites aligned organizations to apply.

Assets

$611.8M

Grants

518

Total Given

$66.6M

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

Innovia Foundation

Spokane, WA

Innovia Foundation funds nonprofits and community projects focused on health and wellbeing, education and youth, economic opportunity, quality of life, and arts and culture, primarily in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Its 2026 Community Grant awards were capped at $15,000, with most expected to be about $7,500; the application cycle has closed. It accepts applications through its grant programs, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$286.5M

Grants

422

Total Given

$12.7M

World Vision Inc

Federal Way, WA

World Vision funds international community development and emergency relief, as well as U.S. domestic programs and family assistance, with grants supporting needs such as disaster relief, food, housing, health, education, and child protection. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,139 to $14.46 million, with a median of $65,954; its work spans nearly 100 countries and the United States. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$515.3M

Grants

410

Total Given

$157.4M

Thurston County Economic Development Cou

Lacey, WA

Thurston County Economic Development Council supports local economic development, including small businesses, childcare providers, agricultural producers, and community organizations through business assistance and grant programs. Awards vary by program, from up to $20,000 for eligible agricultural producers to larger grants; it serves Thurston County, Washington. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$1.1M

Grants

361

Total Given

$4.7M

Greater Good Charities

Seattle, WA

Greater Good Charities supports animal welfare, humanitarian aid, conservation, and disaster response, including through cash grants, supplies, and programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $37,406, though awards ranged widely, and it supports partners in the United States and internationally. Many grants are invitation-only; its website lists opportunities as they become available.

Assets

$24.4M

Grants

357

Total Given

$123.4M

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