Ninneweb Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a grantmaking foundation. The foundation maintains its principal office at 1245 Federal Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$455K
+67.1% YoY
Grant Count
27
+17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+42.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, Ninneweb Foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Arts and cultural organizations (ballet and dance)
- Environmental conservation and research
- Native American cultural preservation and ecosystem restoration
- Educational institutions and scholarship programs
- General operations support for various nonprofits
Grantmaking
The foundation provides support for general operations, scholarship funds, and program-specific initiatives.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the United States, with a notable concentration in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Grant recipients have included organizations in Washington, California, Oregon, Idaho, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,084,379
- Total Revenues: $743,988
- Total Expenses: $460,703
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $455,037
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Grants, contributions, and similar income: $507,551
- Investment income and dividends: $49,496
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities and has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity year over year.
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
99 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
- Margot Kenly – President
- Donald Cumming – Secretary-Treasurer
- Colin Narver – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Kenly | president | 0.5 | — |
| Donald Cumming | sec-treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Colin Narver | director | 0.1 | — |
Subject 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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