The Perkins Coie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Seattle, Washington, established in April 2006. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as a philanthropic entity focused on supporting charitable causes through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-37.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+24.3% YoY
Grant Count
158
+21.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+2.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts
- Creative Writing
- Historic Buildings
- Journalism
- First Responders
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Washington, California, and the District of Columbia.
Average Grant
amount data available from recent filings
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in three primary regions:
- Washington
- California
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $2.66 million
- Total Revenue: $2.14 million
- Total Expenses: $2.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Additional Financial Information (2024 filing):
- Total Assets: $1,655,542
- Total Giving: $2,815,917
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,655,542 | $2,656,499 | $3,012,240 |
| Revenue | $1,864,181 | $2,139,889 | $2,150,212 |
| Expenses | $2,865,138 | $2,495,630 | $2,353,514 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $86,785 | $107,504 | $37,521 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legal Foundation of Washington ($100,000), North Carolina Central University Foundation Inc ($100,000), Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law ($46,050).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL FOUNDATION OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WA | THE CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE | $100,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC DURHAM, NC | COMMUNITY GIFT FOR THE NCCU TECH LAW SCHOLARSHIP (YEAR 2 OF 3) | $100,000 |
| LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW WASHINGTON, DC | HIGGINBOTHAM LEADERSHIP AWARDS DINNER | $46,050 |
| CHIPS NETWORK INC SONOMA, CA | GLOBAL SUMMIT FOR WOMEN IN TECH, LAW, AND POLICY, CHIPS GLOBAL SUMMIT FOR WOMEN IN TECH, LAW, & POLICY, NEXTGEN SUMMIT 2024 | $42,750 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | THE BENEFIT FOR HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, ENV. & PTN; HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE & DEMPSY STARTUP | $37,892 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SEATTLE, WA | MARINERS SCOUT LUNCHEON, WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. SERVICE AWARDS LUNCHEON, BOARD MATCH ON BEHALF OF JAMIE SCHAFER,PATHWAY TO ADVENTURE COUNCIL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DINNER | $32,000 |
| RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION HIGHLAND PARK, IL | PROGRAM CONCERT - CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP | $28,749 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC NEW YORK, NY | NEW YORK CITY COUNSEL FOR A CAUSE, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION RESEARCH, LAWYERS HAVE HEART 10K RACE, 5K RUN & FUN WALK | $27,175 |
| COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION BELLEVUE, WA | 25TH SCHOLARSHIP FUND BREAKFAST | $25,000 |
| LAWYERS CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE PORTLAND, OR | 34TH ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION | $24,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM C RAVA | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| ROBERT E GILES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JULIA E MARKLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENNIS C HOPKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GWENDOLYN A WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 04/24) | 1 | — |
| THOMAS S BOURNE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD L SEVCIK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational initiatives, including a $300,000 Technology Law Scholarship Program established at North Carolina Central University School of Law, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to advancing legal education and technology law studies.
NCCU School of Law Lands $300,000 Perkins Coie Technology Law ScholarshipSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Perkins Coie Foundation fund?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts • Creative Writing • Historic Buildings • Journalism • First Responders
How do I apply for a grant from Perkins Coie Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $5,050 to $118,700 • Average grant amount data available from recent filings **Geographic Distribution:** The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Washington, California, and the District of Columbia.
Where does Perkins Coie Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in three primary regions: • Washington • California • District of Columbia
What size grants does Perkins Coie Foundation award?
In 2024, Perkins Coie Foundation awarded 158 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Perkins Coie Foundation's EIN?
Perkins Coie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4824430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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