NW Childrens Foundation
NW Children’s Foundation is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington. It works to end the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma through grantmaking and educational outreach.
Key facts about NW Childrens Foundation
- EIN
- 91-1314318
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $798,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- Average grant
- $13,529
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (24 of 59, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,448,539
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Submit an LOI during either the Winter or Spring cycle. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The listed Winter-cycle LOI deadline is August 25, 2026; the Spring-cycle LOI deadline is December 10, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- December 10, 2026 (Spring Grant Cycle)
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NW Childrens Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for NW Childrens Foundation's 59 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (22 grants), Everett, WA (5 grants), Bellevue, WA (4 grants) and Renton, WA (3 grants). None of its 59 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To end the cycle of child abuse" (59 grants).
Is NW Childrens Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 59 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$798K
-8.9% YoY
Grant Count
59
-14.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+6.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to end the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Its funding priorities include children and youth in foster care and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, or other trauma. It also supports prevention services that reduce risk factors and promote protective factors, and welcomes applications for general operating or program support.
Grantees span different service areas. For example, Friends of Youth says it partners with youth and families to provide relationships, resources, and skills; TeamChild says it upholds the rights of youth involved in the juvenile justice system; and Lydia Place says its mission is to disrupt homelessness and nurture healing and belonging. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
The foundation uses a two-step process: agencies submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), and a screening committee selects organizations to proceed to a full application. The board reviews written materials and arranges site visits before making final decisions. Applicants may submit one application per fiscal year, choosing either the Winter or Spring cycle. The foundation accepts applications from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations serving children, youth ages birth to 24, and families in Western Washington. Its stated award range is $5,000–$20,000.
Review Cycle
** The listed Winter-cycle LOI deadline is August 25, 2026; the Spring-cycle LOI deadline is December 10, 2026.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s general grant program serves children, youth ages birth to 24, and families in Western Washington. In filing year 2024, all reported grant dollars went to Washington recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 59 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,448,539 | $1,514,188 | $1,745,918 | $798,200 |
| 2023 | $1,530,895 | $1,908,122 | $1,955,884 | $875,950 |
| 2022 | $1,503,325 | $1,500,163 | $1,825,885 | $995,500 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,448,539 | $1,530,895 | $1,503,325 |
| Revenue | $1,514,188 | $1,908,122 | $1,500,163 |
| Expenses | $1,745,918 | $1,955,884 | $1,825,885 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,015 | $23,091 | $22,221 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
357 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from NW Childrens Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Friends of Youth ($34,000), TeamChild ($34,000), CAC of Snohomish at Dawson Pl ($33,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Youth Kirkland, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $34,000 |
| TeamChild Seattle, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $34,000 |
| CAC of Snohomish at Dawson Pl Everett, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $33,000 |
| Lydia Place Bellingham, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $33,000 |
| Parent Trust for WA Children Seattle, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $33,000 |
| Vine Maple Place Maple Valley, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $33,000 |
| BELONG Partners Seattle, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $25,250 |
| Atlantic Street Center Seattle, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $16,000 |
| Turning Pointe Survivor Advoc Shelton, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $16,000 |
| Northwest Center Renton, WA | To end the cycle of child abuse | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victoria Peattie Helm as CEO; Lori Leff Mueller as COO; Laura Kerr and Tim Stienstraw as Presidents; Roshae Lowe as President-Elect; Teryn Bench as Vice President; Elaine Porterfield as Secretary; Liz Warman as Treasurer; and Gena Bettin and Meg Burnham as directors.
NW Childrens Foundation is led by Victoria Peattie Helm, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Peattie Helm
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Laura Kerr
President
Director → President-Elect, 2021
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Stienstraw
President
Vice President → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Mallinson O'Neil
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Briana Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Podany
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Vanderlaan
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Pauly
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tess Wilkins
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Higgins
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mallika Shanbhag
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Shwab Eidelson
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
De'Shanel Childs
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Gumbardo
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gena Bettin
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Soll-Morris
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Unckles
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Burnham
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Meyers
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sissi Sondgroth
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christin Gilmer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Lincoln
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Zubair
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wellesley Parker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Leff Mueller
COO
CFO → COO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $146K (2024)
Elaine Porterfield
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Warman
Treasurer
Co President → Co-President, 2021
Co-President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roshae Monique Lowe
President-Elect
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teryn Bench
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Brad Dear (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jackie Valentine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nitasha Mago (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alexandra Geneser (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ashley Scherman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dorcas Wiliams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Will Strong (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dolly Sobhani (2022) — Director
- Former: Lyndi-Paige Pyle (2022) — Director
- Former: Swati Goel (2022) — Director
- Former: Vandana Mohan (2022) — Director
- Former: Erin Medved-Burnham (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Fred Turshman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Habersetzer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pete Kingston (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah McCaffrey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan McCurry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Terri Caditz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Fuentes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Adrienne Allen (2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret Song (2021) — Director
- Former: Andre Bearfield (2020) — Director
- Former: Craig Brauff (2020) — Director
- Former: Emily Kelly (2020) — Director
- Former: Jacquelyn Moris (2020) — Director
- Former: Jessica Burkard (2020) — Director
- Former: Maren Nelson (2020) — Director
- Former: Neil Spears (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Contact
Mailing address: 2100 24Th Ave S Ste 320, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 682-8447
Website: https://nwcf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NW Childrens Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to end the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Its funding priorities include children and youth in foster care and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, or other trauma. It also supports prevention services that reduce risk factors and promote protective factors, and welcomes applications for general operating or program support. Grantees span different service areas. For example, Friends of Youth says it par…
How do I apply for a grant from NW Childrens Foundation?
Submit an LOI during either the Winter or Spring cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does NW Childrens Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s general grant program serves children, youth ages birth to 24, and families in Western Washington. In filing year 2024, all reported grant dollars went to Washington recipients.
What size grants does NW Childrens Foundation award?
In 2024, NW Childrens Foundation awarded 59 grants totaling $798K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is NW Childrens Foundation's EIN?
NW Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1314318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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