Lily Pointe Foundation
Lily Pointe Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with stated purposes including mental health care, cancer research, healthcare access, family support, and youth programs.
Lily Pointe Foundation at a glance
In short: Lily Pointe Foundation gave $1.2M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Washington. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,180,000
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $78,667
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,334,669
- -6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lily Pointe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing directs grant inquiries to Henry Weaks. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- N/A on the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Henry Weaks
Mailing address: 6277 E Cholla Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (425) 891-2722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lily Pointe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swedish Hospital ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 82 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 6% to California, 2% to Colorado, and 1% each to Florida and New York. The listed Washington grantees included organizations in Seattle, North Bend, Redmond, and Pullman.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lily Pointe Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $103K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 199% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 195% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $395K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish Hospital Seattle, WA | Mental Health Care | $500,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA | TCR Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma | $250,000 |
| Encompass North Bend, WA | Challenge Match Fundraising | $75,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Seattle, WA | Care Consulting | $50,000 |
| Father Joe's Villages San Diego, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | Support Families in Redmond & Sno-Va | $50,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Homeless Prevention Fund | $50,000 |
| WSU Foundation Pullman, WA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Seattle, WA | Youth Ocean Advocate Program | $25,000 |
| USA Diving Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,334,669 | $720,463 | $1,317,775 | $1,180,000 | 15 | $1,180,000 | $647,746 | $603,755 |
| 2024 | $8,931,981 | $4,321,301 | $1,265,120 | $1,195,000 | 17 | $1,195,000 | $4,103,839 | $514,724 |
| 2023 | $5,875,800 | $3,794,366 | $502,606 | $477,119 | 19 | $477,119 | $315,148 | $355,794 |
| 2022 | $2,584,040 | $147,075 | $423,532 | $395,000 | 15 | $395,000 | $76,577 | $216,176 |
| 2021 | $2,860,497 | $620,864 | $608,938 | $585,263 | 16 | $585,263 | $603,240 | $241,212 |
| 2020 | $2,848,571 | $159,619 | $589,896 | $564,091 | 9 | — | $144,248 | $224,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lily Pointe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $604K for 2025 — 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’s stated mission is to select organizations to receive contributions in furtherance of its mission. Its 2025 grants included support for mental health care, TCR immunotherapy research for glioblastoma, care consulting, healthcare access, homeless prevention, family support, and youth ocean advocacy.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center says it unites innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. Hopelink says it equips people to exit poverty through comprehensive services, partnerships, and advocacy for equitable opportunities. UPchieve Inc. says it works to democratize access to academic support for students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,180,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the reported grants were $500,000 to Swedish Hospital for mental health care, $250,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for TCR immunotherapy for glioblastoma, and $75,000 to Encompass for challenge match fundraising. Other grants included $50,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association for care consulting, Father Joe’s Villages for general support, Hopelink to support families in Redmond and Sno-Valley, Seattle Children’s Hospital for a homeless prevention fund, and WSU Foundation for healthcare access. UPchieve Inc. received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Deininger as secretary, Laura Weaks as vice president/treasurer, and Henry Weaks as president.
Lily Pointe Foundation is led by Henry Weaks, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Weaks
President
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Deininger
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Weaks
Vice President & Treasurer
President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carol-Ann O'Mack (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lily Pointe Foundation
How much does Lily Pointe Foundation give each year?
Lily Pointe Foundation gave $1.2M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 17 grants.
What is Lily Pointe Foundation's typical grant size?
Lily Pointe Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $78,667, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lily Pointe Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Lily Pointe Foundation give grants?
Lily Pointe Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Lily Pointe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Lily Pointe Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lily Pointe Foundation's largest grantees?
Lily Pointe Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Swedish Hospital ($500,000), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($250,000) and Encompass ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lily Pointe Foundation?
Lily Pointe Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $604K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lily Pointe Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to select organizations to receive contributions in furtherance of its mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lily Pointe Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does Lily Pointe 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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