Jean K Lafromboise Foundation
The Jean K Lafromboise Foundation is a private foundation based in Kirkland, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, child welfare, disaster relief, food assistance, youth services, and military support, as well as support for a men’s crew scholarship.
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation at a glance
In short: Jean K Lafromboise Foundation gave $645K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Washington. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $645,000
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,808
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $9,030,807
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jean K Lafromboise Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists a letter as the application material and restricts awards to the categories described above.
- Review Cycle
- March 31.
- Deadline
- March 31.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11250 Kirkland Way 103, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (425) 822-4080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jean K Lafromboise Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Greenlake ($100K). Together the top 10 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 159 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 12% to California, 2% to New York, 1% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jean K Lafromboise Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $435K (2021) to $860K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $645K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Greenlake Seattle, WA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | Medical Care | $75,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Men's Crew Scholarship | $60,000 |
| American Red Cross Seattle, WA | Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
| Childhaven Seattle, WA | Children Welfare | $50,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | Veteran Support | $50,000 |
| Northwest Harvest Seattle, WA | Food Banks | $25,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Medical Treatment & Research | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Seattle, WA | Medical Support | $25,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Seattle, WA | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,030,807 | $1,359,355 | $816,524 | $645,000 | 26 | $677,153 | $1,231,984 | $847,549 |
| 2023 | $8,487,976 | $461,011 | $900,700 | $750,000 | 28 | $780,348 | $343,608 | $750,373 |
| 2022 | $8,927,665 | $187,788 | $1,005,164 | $860,000 | 36 | $887,638 | $70,262 | $759,259 |
| 2021 | $9,745,041 | $1,310,076 | $598,086 | $435,000 | 30 | $459,922 | $1,194,012 | $832,444 |
| 2020 | $9,033,051 | $612,474 | $907,343 | $765,000 | 39 | — | $493,251 | $701,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean K Lafromboise Foundation reported a distributable amount of $848K for 2024 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its stated award restrictions identify rowing activities; graduates from West Seattle, Roosevelt, and Enumclaw high schools; Seattle-based charities; and scholarships for United States Marines.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. ChildHaven describes its mission as partnering with parents and the community to strengthen families, prevent childhood trauma, and support children’s well-being. Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it provides case management and ongoing support to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. The Pike Place Market Foundation says it raises funds for programs serving low-income people, heritage programs, and public improvements at Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $645,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $12,500.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $100,000 to Friends of Greenlake for charitable purposes; $75,000 to Swedish Medical Center for medical care; $60,000 to the University of Washington for a men’s crew scholarship; and $50,000 each to the American Red Cross for disaster relief, ChildHaven for children’s welfare, and Semper Fi & America’s Fund for veteran support. Other grants included $25,000 to Northwest Harvest for food banks and $25,000 to Seattle Children’s Hospital for medical treatment and research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Coyle as president, Deyonne Tegman as secretary/treasurer, and Neeva Valdez as director.
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation is led by Frank Coyle, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Coyle
President
On filings since 2020
$32K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Neeva Valdez
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deyonne Tegman
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leo Sheehan (2020) — Treasurer
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 $45K, to Frank Coyle (President).
Frequently asked questions about Jean K Lafromboise Foundation
How much does Jean K Lafromboise Foundation give each year?
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation gave $645K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $750K across 28 grants.
What is Jean K Lafromboise Foundation's typical grant size?
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $24,808, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jean K Lafromboise Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Jean K Lafromboise Foundation give grants?
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (16 grants).
Does Jean K Lafromboise Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Jean K Lafromboise Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are Jean K Lafromboise Foundation's largest grantees?
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Greenlake ($100,000), Swedish Medical Center ($75,000) and University of Washington ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jean K Lafromboise Foundation?
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $677K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $848K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jean K Lafromboise Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its stated award restrictions identify rowing activities; graduates from West Seattle, Roosevelt, and Enumclaw high schools; Seattle-based charities; and scholarships for United States Marines. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jean K Lafromboise Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is Jean K Lafromboise Foundation's EIN?
Jean K Lafromboise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1416209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jean K Lafromboise Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jean K Lafromboise Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jean-k-lafromboise-foundation-morg_56cc56d905de46f5ae0001ff77c93db5
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