Ouroboros Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7.0M. Net investment income was $208K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+2161.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.7M
+2161.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ouroboros Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Ouroboros Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ouroboros Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7.0M. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $6,272,429 | $6,009,794 |
| Revenue | $264,254 | $213,263 | $290,102 |
| Expenses | $7,051,626 | $367,372 | $388,077 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,997,858 | $312,741 | $317,909 |
| Net Investment Income | $207,993 | $155,607 | $230,431 |
| Distributable Amount | $303,027 | $301,217 | $311,315 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Whatcom Community Foundation ($6,681,485), Roots of Empathy ($189,063), The Humane League ($57,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROOTS OF EMPATHY | GENERAL FUND | $189,063 |
| THE HUMANE LEAGUE ROCKVILLE, MD | GENERAL FUND | $57,000 |
| WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BELLINGHAM, WA | GENERAL FUND | $6,681,485 |
| WHATCOM LAND TRUST BELLINGHAM, WA | GENERAL FUND | $57,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE E TALBOT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR/VP/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANJI CITRON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATIE FRANKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ouroboros Foundation?
Ouroboros Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ouroboros Foundation operate?
Ouroboros Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Washington.
What size grants does Ouroboros Foundation award?
In 2024, Ouroboros Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $1.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ouroboros Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ouroboros Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ouroboros Foundation's EIN?
Ouroboros Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2154657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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