Joshua Green Foundation Inc
Joshua Green Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1963, it makes grants intended to aid the community and reflect the values of the Joshua Green family and Joshua Green Corporation.
Joshua Green Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joshua Green Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Washington. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,099,229
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- -31.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,795
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $30,572,571
- +11.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (27 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (90% 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 Joshua Green Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Sandra Spurlock as the contact and directs applicants to the foundation’s website. The filing gives a rolling deadline.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Contact
Application contact: Sandra Spurlock
Mailing address: 1425 Fourth Avenuesuite 420, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 622-0420
Email: jgcadmin@joshuagreencorp.com
Website: https://joshuagreencorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joshua Green Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bellwether Housing ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
505 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 433 grants of 505 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies organizations serving King County, Washington, as its primary objective. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington; 5% went to Virginia, and 1% each went to recipients in the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joshua Green Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 82 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $2.9M (2021) to $3.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellwether Housing Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $500,000 |
| United Way of King County Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $330,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $325,000 |
| Seattle Academy of Arts and Science Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $300,500 |
| BH Music Center Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $250,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $250,000 |
| Northwest Family Life Virginia Beach, VA | General Fund Donation | $145,029 |
| Haring Center for Inclusive Education Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $100,000 |
| Northwest Harvest Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $100,000 |
| O'Dea High School Seattle, WA | General Fund Donation | $90,000 |
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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 | $30,572,571 | $6,083,043 | $3,287,003 | $3,099,229 | 82 | $3,105,130 | $5,718,101 | $3,239,003 |
| 2023 | $27,396,029 | $5,206,321 | $3,905,247 | $3,633,252 | 120 | $3,633,774 | $4,825,836 | $3,188,442 |
| 2022 | $25,430,756 | $2,713,114 | $3,191,243 | $3,034,326 | 121 | $3,035,202 | $1,927,836 | $3,376,086 |
| 2021 | $25,380,821 | $2,259,922 | $2,995,876 | $2,895,600 | 104 | $2,895,750 | $1,786,809 | $3,304,504 |
| 2020 | $26,197,647 | $2,026,072 | $3,373,505 | $3,297,327 | 78 | — | $1,753,485 | $2,840,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joshua Green Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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
The foundation describes its purpose as aiding the community through grants that reflect its values. Its guidelines emphasize major capital campaigns and identify private secondary and higher education in King County as a priority.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. United Way of King County describes its mission as working with communities to build an equitable future. FamilyWorks says it partners with families to address food insecurity and systemic barriers to equity. The Overlake School describes its work as providing engaging education in a diverse and inclusive community. Other 2024 recipients included housing, food-distribution, school, and international-justice organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 82 grants totaling $3,099,229. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to Bellwether Housing, $330,000 to United Way of King County, $325,000 to The Seattle Foundation, $300,500 to Seattle Academy of Arts and Science, and $250,000 each to BH Music Center and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. These grants were listed as general fund donations.
The website describes its principal funding focus as major capital campaigns for qualifying nonprofits headquartered and operating in Seattle/King County. It says requests should not occur more than once every five years and that funding will not exceed 1% of the private portion of a capital campaign. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applicants are directed to the foundation’s website for application materials; the application asks whether the organization’s board has approved the request and requests a copy of its IRS tax-exempt determination letter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua Green III as president; Stanley McCammon as vice president; Sandra Spurlock as secretary; Troy Black as treasurer; and Jennifer Carter and Louisa Malatos as trustees.
Joshua Green Foundation Inc is led by Joshua Green III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Green III
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louisa Malatos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Spurlock
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley McCammon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Black
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jay Campbell (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Renee Evans (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charles E Riley (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Joshua Green Foundation Inc
How much does Joshua Green Foundation Inc give each year?
Joshua Green Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 120 grants.
What is Joshua Green Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joshua Green Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $37,795, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joshua Green Foundation Inc that year got $57K on average.
Where does Joshua Green Foundation Inc give grants?
Joshua Green Foundation Inc gives mostly in Washington: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (29 grants), Bainbridge Island, WA (4 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Joshua Green Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joshua Green Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (82 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joshua Green Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joshua Green Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bellwether Housing ($500,000), United Way of King County ($330,000) and The Seattle Foundation ($325,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joshua Green Foundation Inc?
Joshua Green Foundation Inc reported $30.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (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 Joshua Green Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as aiding the community through grants that reflect its values. Its guidelines emphasize major capital campaigns and identify private secondary and higher education in King County as a priority. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joshua Green Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Sandra Spurlock as the contact and directs applicants to the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joshua Green Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joshua Green Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6050748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joshua Green Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joshua-green-foundation-inc-morg_7355c6f9f4d04b64bcf05729551bc009
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