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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.9M
+52.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+150.5% YoY
Grant Count
17
-10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+179.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lily Pointe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $515K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on selecting organizations to receive contributions that further its charitable objectives. Primary funding areas include:
- Education and science learning for youth
- Health and medical research, including cancer immunotherapy research
- Human services and family support
- Youth ocean advocacy programs
- Community health initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it operates on a preselected basis, suggesting grants are made to organizations identified by the foundation rather than through open application processes.
Grant Range
$1,000–$500,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations primarily in:
- Washington State (including Redmond and Snohomish Valley)
- Texas
- Nevada
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $8,931,981
- Total revenues: $4,321,301
- Total expenses: $1,265,120
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $5,880,000
- Total revenues: $3,790,000
- Total expenses: $503,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,931,981 | $5,875,800 | $2,584,040 |
| Revenue | $4,321,301 | $3,794,366 | $147,075 |
| Expenses | $1,265,120 | $502,606 | $423,532 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,195,000 | $477,119 | $395,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,103,839 | $315,148 | $76,577 |
| Distributable Amount | $514,724 | $355,794 | $216,176 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Swedish Hospital ($500,000), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($200,000), Encompass ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION SEATTLE, WA | CARE CONSULTING | $50,000 |
| EAST MAUI ANIMAL REFUGE HAIKU, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ENCOMPASS NORTH BEND, WA | CHALLENGE MATCH FUNDRAISING | $75,000 |
| FATHER JOE'S VILLAGES SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER SEATTLE, WA | TCR IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR GLIOBLASTOMA | $50,000 |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER SEATTLE, WA | NANA'S ENDOWMENT | $200,000 |
| FUZZY FRIENDS RESCUE WACO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| HARMONY HAVEN CAT SANCTUARY WEATHERFORD, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| HOPELINK REDMOND, WA | SUPPORT FAMILIES IN REDMOND & SNO-VA | $50,000 |
| SEATTLE AQUARIUM SEATTLE, WA | YOUTH OCEAN ADVOCATE PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Laura Weaks - President
- Henry Weaks - Vice President/Treasurer
- John Deininger - Secretary
- Carol-Ann O'Mack - Governor
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEININGER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| LAURA WEAKS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HENRY WEAKS | VP / TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 2275 116th Ave NE Ste 100 Bellevue, WA 98004-3032
Phone: 425-591-5619
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lily Pointe Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on selecting organizations to receive contributions that further its charitable objectives. Primary funding areas include: • Education and science learning for youth • Health and medical research, including cancer immunotherapy research • Human services and family support • Youth ocean advocacy programs • Community health initiatives
How do I apply for a grant from Lily Pointe Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,195,000 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical grant range: $1,000–$500,000 • Recent grants made: 17-19 grants annually **Recent Grants (2024):** • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (SCCA) - Nana's Endowment: $200,000 • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (SCCA) - TCR Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma: $50,000 • Hopelink - Support Families in Redmond & Snohomish Valley: $50,000 **Application Process:** The foundation indicates it operates on a preselected basis, suggestin…
Where does Lily Pointe Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations primarily in: • Washington State (including Redmond and Snohomish Valley) • Texas • Nevada
What size grants does Lily Pointe Foundation award?
In 2024, Lily Pointe Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lily Pointe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lily Pointe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $515K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lily Pointe Foundation's EIN?
Lily Pointe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1540216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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