Growing Tree Foundation Inc
Growing Tree Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return: it reports that the foundation transferred all its assets to GROWING TREE FOUNDATION (EIN 87-2623940) through a statutory merger effective October 26, 2022. The filing says this was a final distribution of the foundation’s assets; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down.
Growing Tree Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Growing Tree Foundation Inc gave $426K across 19 grants in 2022 (avg $22K), top state Washington. 5% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $426,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 19
- Average grant
- $22,421
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (28% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed). New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Growing Tree Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes the foundation’s stated policy in its final filing, not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Lane Powell 1420 5Th Ave 4200, Seattle, WA 98101-2375
Phone: (206) 223-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Growing Tree Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($60K). Together the top 10 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 59 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Washington (28%), New York (24%), Virginia (14%), Alabama (9%), and Ohio (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Growing Tree Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 95% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2020) to $426K (2022, 16 months). In 2022 it made 19 grants totaling $426K.
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $60,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $40,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $40,000 |
| Skagit Community Foundation Mount Vernon, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $30,000 |
| United Way of Skagit County Burlington, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $30,000 |
| Equity in Education Coalition Seattle Seattle, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
| Padilla Bay Foundation Mount Vernon, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $24,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Milford, OH | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
| Cope Environmental Center Centerville, IN | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022* | — | $19,258 | $479,513 | $426,000 | 19 | $441,825 | $133,574 | $570,661 |
| 2021 | $5,952,875 | $237,791 | $364,351 | $345,000 | 18 | — | $128,513 | $297,857 |
| 2020 | $4,424,642 | $95,712 | $280,122 | $251,550 | 22 | — | $58,059 | $255,098 |
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Growing Tree Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $571K for 2022 — 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 this foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. For example, the ACLU says its mission is to advance civil liberties, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America says it provides leadership in reproductive and complementary health care. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights. Environmental grantees included Padilla Bay Foundation, which supports education and research at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Cope Environmental Center, whose mission is to promote sustainability through education and demonstration. Other recipients included United Way of Skagit County, which says its mission is to build a positive and sustainable quality of life for all, and Interlochen Center for the Arts, which describes its work as educational, artistic, and cultural programming.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $426,000. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest awards were $60,000 to The Nature Conservancy; $40,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Southern Poverty Law Center; and $30,000 each to Skagit Community Foundation and United Way of Skagit County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Charles M. Drackett Jr. as president, Susan G. Drackett as secretary/treasurer, and Mary Frances Burgin as director.
Growing Tree Foundation Inc is led by Charles M. Drackett Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Charles M. Drackett Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Frances Burgin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan G. Drackett
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Growing Tree Foundation Inc
How much does Growing Tree Foundation Inc give each year?
Growing Tree Foundation Inc gave $426K across 19 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2022 filing year covers 16 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2021 it gave $345K across 18 grants.
What is Growing Tree Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Growing Tree Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,421, across 19 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Growing Tree Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Growing Tree Foundation Inc give grants?
Growing Tree Foundation Inc's top state is Washington, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Mount Vernon, WA (3 grants), Milford, OH (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Growing Tree Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Growing Tree Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals" (19 grants).
Who are Growing Tree Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Growing Tree Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($60,000), American Civil Liberties Union ($40,000) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($40,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Growing Tree Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for this foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Growing Tree Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated in its filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Growing Tree Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Growing Tree Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $571K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Growing Tree Foundation Inc's EIN?
Growing Tree Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1533212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Growing Tree Foundation Inc 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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