Inatai Foundation
Inatai Foundation is a Seattle, Washington-based funder listed as a Form 990 (a public charity). It supports leaders and organizations rooted in racially diverse communities across Washington that are working to build community power and advance racial justice and equity.
Inatai Foundation at a glance
In short: Inatai Foundation gave $71.0M across 303 grants in 2024 (avg $234K), mostly in Washington. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,989,434
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 303
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $234,289
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $201,000
- Total assets
- $2,365,213,466
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (92 of 303, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Inatai Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The website describes a shared application for the listed Open Invitation funds, with applicants able to describe how different parts of their work align with one or more funds. No upcoming application window is stated in the provided information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1301 5Th Ave Ste 2600, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 788-8900
Website: https://inatai.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Inatai Foundation
Campaigns, Litigation, Issues, & Policy (CLIP) Fund
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Amount
$75,000 - $250,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Power Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Emerging Opportunities
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Inatai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Health Foundation ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $11.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 475 grants of 1,274 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as focused on communities across Washington. In 2024, 81% of itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 6% to Oregon, 4% to the District of Columbia, 2% to New York, and 2% to California. The filing says all organizations receiving grants carried out their work in the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 303 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Inatai Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 92 of 303 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $214K; repeat grants $243K. How we count
Medians: $225K first-time, $175K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61.2M (2021) to $71.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 303 grants totaling $71.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| Pride Foundation Seattle, WA | Project or Program Support | $1,375,000 |
| RVC Seattle Seattle, WA | Core Support for Fiscally Sponsored Project | $1,235,000 |
| Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $1,226,000 |
| Ella Adelante Yakima, WA | General Operating Support | $1,200,000 |
| Asians for Collective Action Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $1,057,500 |
| Utsav Voice Bothell, WA | General Operating Support | $1,055,000 |
| United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Kent, WA | General Operating Support | $1,005,000 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center Tacoma, WA | General Operating Support | $957,500 |
| Tri Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council Pasco, WA | General Operating Support | $955,000 |
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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 | $2,365,213,466 | $42,472,731 | $97,204,905 | $70,989,434 | 303 | $971,998 |
| 2023 | $2,212,372,777 | $-2,385,235 | $86,500,562 | $63,848,198 | 288 | $-3,933,182 |
| 2022 | $2,068,686,971 | $115,665,680 | $82,535,606 | $62,213,432 | 342 | $120,439,689 |
| 2021 | $2,482,585,640 | $121,133,621 | $75,806,325 | $61,179,685 | 341 | $122,212,199 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to transform the balance of power to ensure equity and racial justice across Washington and beyond. Its grantmaking supports community organizations working to build power and address systemic inequities. The foundation prioritizes organizations that are rooted in and reflective of their communities, led by people grounded in those communities, and pursuing racial justice and equity as connected goals.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. RVC Seattle says it cultivates leaders of color and strengthens organizations led by communities of color. Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network describes its work as protecting and advancing immigrant and refugee communities’ power. Pride Foundation says it strengthens the Pacific Northwest LGBT community in pursuit of equality. Northwest Health Foundation says it advances health in Oregon and southwest Washington through grants, partnerships, and policy advocacy.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 303 itemized grants totaling $70,989,434. The grants ranged from $5,100 to $1,500,000, with a median of $201,000. Separately, the foundation reported providing more than 600 grants and contributions during 2024 and hosting in-person gatherings for grantees and community organizations. Its filing narrative says it provided unrestricted funds to organizations working to dismantle systemic barriers and foster community power.
Among the largest itemized grants in 2024 were $1,500,000 to Northwest Health Foundation for general operating support; $1,375,000 to Pride Foundation for project or program support; $1,235,000 to RVC Seattle for core support for a fiscally sponsored project; and $1,226,000 to Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network for general operating support. Other listed grants included $1,200,000 to Ella Adelante and $1,057,500 to Asians for Collective Action, both for general operating support.
The website describes Open Invitation as a shared application process for multiple funding opportunities. Its listed 2026 application windows were March 2–April 7 and July 13–August 18, 2026; both have passed. The listed eligibility for Open Invitation includes Washington-based nonprofit organizations and Sovereign Nations led by communities most impacted by structural inequities. The website describes the grant portal as a place to submit applications and reports and manage grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nichole Maher as President and CEO. Other listed officers and directors include Peng Wang, Chief Investment Officer; Charlotte Zhang and Anji Lin, Senior Portfolio Managers; Brenda Anibarro, VP of Learning & Community Engagement; Carmen Berkley, VP of Strategy & Impact; Steven Cole-Schwartz, VP of Grantmaking; Brandy Dukes, VP of Operations & Administration; and Carmen Loh, Finance and Administration Director. Cory Sbarbaro is listed as Executive Vice President through May 2024.
Inatai Foundation is led by Nichole Maher, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; all 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nichole Maher
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$601K (2021) → $808K (2024)
Seth Kirby
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.3 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $42K (2024)
America Bracho Perez
Director
On filings since 2021
1.7 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Benjamin Danielson
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.2 hrs/week
$37K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Carmen Loh
Finance & Administration Director
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$178K (2021) → $210K (2024)
David Fleming
Director
On filings since 2021
2.2 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Katherine Bell
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $16K (2024)
Luz Vega-Marquis
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.6 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Melvin Brian Cladoosby
Director
On filings since 2021
1.8 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $32K (2024)
Peter Van Oppen
Director
On filings since 2021
2.6 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Brenda Rodriguez Lopez
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $32K (2024)
Kazi Joshua
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $32K (2024)
Sita Symonette
Director
On filings since 2023
1.9 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $32K (2024)
Joel Moffett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.4 hrs/week
$16K (2024)
Marisa Grant
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
$16K (2024)
Carmen Berkley
Vice President of Strategy & Impact
Vice President of Programs → Vice President of Strategy & Impact, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$262K (2021) → $344K (2024)
Charlotte Zhang
Senior Portfolio Manager
Director of Investments → Portfolio Manager, 2022
Portfolio Manager → Senior Portfolio Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$251K (2021) → $418K (2024)
Cory Sbarbaro
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
38.8 hrs/week
$414K (2021) → $327K (2024)
Martha Choe
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.4 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Peng Wang
Chief Investment Officer
Managing Director of Investments → Chief Investment Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$530K (2021) → $589K (2024)
Steven Cole-Schwartz
Vice President of Grantmaking
Vice President of Programs → Vice President of Grantmaking, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$296K (2021) → $344K (2024)
Brenda Anibarro
Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$269K (2022) → $369K (2024)
Brandy Dukes
Vice President of Operations & Administration
Vice President of Operations & Administrator → Vice President of Operations & Administration, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $299K (2024)
Janmarie Ward
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2.2 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Anji Lin
Senior Portfolio Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$304K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dawn Wilson (2021–2023) — Investment Operations Director
- Former: Susan Byington (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Janette Olmstead (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Latisha Hill (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Muthu Muthiah (2021–2022) — Chief Investment Officer
- Former: Porsche Everson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Juan Carlos Olivares (2021) — Director
- Former: Leo Greenawalt (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $808K, to Nichole Maher (President and CEO). 25 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Inatai Foundation
How much does Inatai Foundation give each year?
Inatai Foundation gave $71.0M across 303 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $63.8M across 288 grants.
What is Inatai Foundation's typical grant size?
Inatai Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $201,000, and its average grant was $234,289, across 303 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Inatai Foundation that year got $214K on average.
Where does Inatai Foundation give grants?
Inatai Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (61 grants), Spokane, WA (22 grants), Portland, OR (13 grants) and Olympia, WA (13 grants).
Does Inatai Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Inatai Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (239 of 303) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Core Support for Fiscally Sponsored Project" (47 grants) and "Project or Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are Inatai Foundation's largest grantees?
Inatai Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northwest Health Foundation ($1,500,000), Pride Foundation ($1,375,000) and RVC Seattle ($1,235,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Inatai Foundation?
Inatai Foundation reported $2.4B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42.5M.
What does Inatai Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to transform the balance of power to ensure equity and racial justice across Washington and beyond. Its grantmaking supports community organizations working to build power and address systemic inequities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Inatai Foundation?
The website describes a shared application for the listed Open Invitation funds, with applicants able to describe how different parts of their work align with one or more funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Inatai Foundation's EIN?
Inatai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0889914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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