Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation
The Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Medina, Washington. In its 2025 filing, it reported 26 grants totaling $375,000, supporting organizations that include arts, health care, youth services, and community organizations.
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation gave $375K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Washington. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $375,000
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,423
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,514,336
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (85% 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 Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 714, Medina, WA 98039
Phone: (425) 454-2015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Waterfront Park ($100K). Together the top 10 received $286K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 147 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. Other recipient states listed were Hawaii (7%), New York (3%), the District of Columbia (3%), and Arizona (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $301K (2021) to $388K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Waterfront Park Seattle, WA | Operating | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Operating | $36,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum Seattle, WA | Operating | $25,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Seattle, WA | Operating | $25,000 |
| Youth Eastside Services Bellevue, WA | Operating | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Northwest Seattle, WA | Operating | $20,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum Seattle, WA | Operating | $15,000 |
| Bastyr University Development Kenmore, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Children of the Valley Mount Vernon, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Eagle Wings Disability Ministries Marysville, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,514,336 | $975,366 | $449,102 | $375,000 | 26 | $382,470 | $908,734 | $395,800 |
| 2024 | $5,988,072 | $293,985 | $398,144 | $334,000 | 32 | $337,969 | $233,810 | $376,296 |
| 2023 | $6,092,231 | $215,457 | $363,805 | $305,000 | 31 | $308,257 | $159,909 | $337,522 |
| 2022 | $6,240,579 | $215,164 | $446,748 | $387,508 | 41 | $389,613 | $158,029 | $344,081 |
| 2021 | $6,472,163 | $335,555 | $396,524 | $301,000 | 17 | $321,975 | $279,409 | $383,726 |
| 2020 | $6,533,132 | $762,154 | $385,992 | $341,000 | 12 | — | $734,441 | $322,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $396K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Youth Eastside Services describes its work as helping children and families facing challenges such as emotional distress, substance abuse, and violence. The Seattle Art Museum describes itself as a cultural and educational resource for the Seattle region and beyond. Swedish Medical Center Foundation says it supports Swedish Health Services in advancing regional health care, while Children of the Valley says it serves under-resourced children and families through education, personal growth, and mentorship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $375,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its 2025 grants were $100,000 to Friends of Waterfront Park, $36,000 to University of Washington Foundation, $25,000 each to Seattle Art Museum and Youth Eastside Services, and $20,000 to The Salvation Army Northwest. Other recipients included Seattle Symphony ($25,000), World Central Kitchen ($10,000), Swedish Medical Center Foundation ($10,000), Union Gospel Mission ($10,000), and Children of the Valley ($10,000). The filing lists operating as the purpose for the largest grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Linda Nordstrom is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation is led by Linda Nordstrom, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Nordstrom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation
How much does Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation give each year?
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation gave $375K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $334K across 32 grants.
What is Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,423, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation give grants?
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (12 grants) and Wailuku, HI (2 grants).
Does Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Waterfront Park ($100,000), Seattle Art Museum ($40,000 across 2 grants) and University of Washington Foundation ($36,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation?
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $382K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $396K (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 Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Youth Eastside Services describes its work as helping children and families facing challenges such as emotional distress, substance abuse, and violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation's EIN?
Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6516127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Linda Nordstrom Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). Linda Nordstrom Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/linda-nordstrom-family-foundation-morg_7a1e0522f4c84dd896bbfa67b06eedec
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