The Neukom Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1997. The foundation is supported by William H. Neukom and operates from offices at 925 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2900, Seattle, WA 98104.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$67.1M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
+48.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$297K
+38.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health and Healthcare
- Community Development
- Arts and Culture
- Environmental Issues
- Human Rights
- Hunger and Food Insecurity
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
The foundation reflects the philanthropic interests of its founder, who has focused on higher education, science, human rights, and social justice issues.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$50,000–$1,500,000
Average Grant
amount: $297,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Washington (particularly Seattle, with 7 grants in 2024)
- New York (4 grants in 2024)
- District of Columbia (2 grants in 2024)
- Texas (Austin, 1 grant in 2024)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:
- Total assets: $67,115,262
- Total revenues: $2,481,528
- Total expenses: $5,040,094
- Investment income and dividends: $1,975,973
- Net rental income: $95,627
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $67,115,262 | $69,673,888 | $69,938,385 |
| Revenue | $2,481,528 | $3,463,199 | $13,021,577 |
| Expenses | $5,040,094 | $3,727,696 | $5,046,059 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,450,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,813,341 | $2,631,603 | $11,725,370 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,536,890 | $3,461,545 | $3,571,127 |
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
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- William H. Neukom – Director/President
- Samantha Neukom – Treasurer
Background on William H. Neukom: William H. Neukom served as lead attorney and head of community affairs for Microsoft Corporation for nearly 25 years, retiring as executive vice president of law and corporate affairs in 2002. He is the founder and chief executive officer of the World Justice Project, an organization devoted to promoting the rule of law. He served as president of the American Bar Association from 2007 to 2008 and was CEO of the San Francisco Giants from 2008 to 2011. He is a lecturer at Stanford Law School and a retired partner at K&L Gates law firm.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM H NEUKOM | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOSSELYN NEUKOM | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA NEUKOM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GILLIAN NEUKOM TOLEDO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made notable gifts to educational institutions, including a $500,000 gift to the University of Puget Sound for student scholarships. The foundation also supports faculty grants through partnerships with academic institutions, including the Neukom CompX Faculty Grants program.
2025 Neukom CompX Faculty Grants Awarded | Department of GeographySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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