Perkins Coie Foundation
The Perkins Coie Foundation is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington. Formed in 2006, it supports arts, education, humanitarian relief, and other charitable causes through grants to organizations.
Perkins Coie Foundation at a glance
In short: Perkins Coie Foundation gave $2.0M across 158 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Washington. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,018,349
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 158
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,774
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,863
- Total assets
- $1,655,542
- -37.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (51 of 157, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Perkins Coie Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1301 Second Avenue 4200, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 359-8000
Website: https://perkinscoie.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perkins Coie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legal Foundation of Washington ($100K). Together the top 10 received $388K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($106,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
639 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 630 grants of 639 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. The largest reported recipient-state shares were Washington (24%), California (17%), the District of Columbia (15%), Illinois (9%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 158 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Perkins Coie Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 51 of 157 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $9K 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 158 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Foundation of Washington Seattle, WA | The Campaign for Equal Justice | $100,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,655,542 | $1,864,181 | $2,865,138 | $2,018,349 | 158 | $86,785 |
| 2023 | $2,656,499 | $2,139,889 | $2,495,630 | $1,624,289 | 130 | $107,504 |
| 2022 | $3,012,240 | $2,150,212 | $2,353,514 | $1,541,898 | 122 | $37,521 |
| 2021 | $3,239,460 | $2,687,683 | $2,416,588 | $1,595,769 | 128 | $8,240 |
| 2020 | $2,968,365 | $2,684,554 | $2,169,339 | $1,287,301 | 101 | $18,863 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support arts, education, humanitarian relief and other charitable causes.” Its filing describes its program as making donations to organizations that support those efforts.
Its 2024 grants included support for legal equality, scholarships, health-related causes, arts and cultural events, and education. For example, the College Success Foundation describes its work as providing supports and scholarships to help underserved, low-income students finish high school and graduate from college. Ravinia Festival Association describes itself as a music festival presenting classical, jazz, and other performances. CHIPS Network says it advances and connects women in technology, law, and policy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 158 grants totaling $2,018,349. Grants ranged from $5,116 to $100,000, with a median of $9,862.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to the Legal Foundation of Washington for the Campaign for Equal Justice and $100,000 to an individual recipient Central University Foundation for a community gift supporting the NCCU Tech Law Scholarship, year two of three. Other notable grants included $46,050 to the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law for the Higginbotham Leadership Awards Dinner; $42,750 to CHIPS Network for events including its Global Summit for Women in Tech, Law, and Policy; and $37,892 to the University of Washington Foundation for listed benefits and initiatives including the Harborview Medical Center benefit and Health Innovation Challenge.
The foundation states that it performs due diligence on all grants, including verifying proposed grantees’ tax status. Grants are approved through a committee process, and the foundation keeps records of all grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William C. Rava as president; Robert E. Giles as vice president; Thomas S. Bourne as treasurer; Richard L. Sevcik as secretary; and Julia E. Markley, Dennis C. Hopkins, and Gwendolyn A. Williamson as directors. Williamson’s listing is marked “thru 04/24.”
Perkins Coie Foundation is led by William C. Rava, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William C. Rava
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis C. Hopkins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn A. Williamson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia E. Markley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Giles
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Bourne
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Sevcik
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Joel W. Nomkin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lorri A. Dunsmore (2020–2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Ended 2/2022
- Former: Richard L. Sevcik Start (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Craig S. Gilbert (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jennifer R. Scrafford (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: John M. Devaney (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Roy W. Tucker (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Perkins Coie Foundation
How much does Perkins Coie Foundation give each year?
Perkins Coie Foundation gave $2.0M across 158 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 130 grants.
What is Perkins Coie Foundation's typical grant size?
Perkins Coie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,863, and its average grant was $12,774, across 158 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perkins Coie Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Perkins Coie Foundation give grants?
Perkins Coie Foundation's top state is Washington, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (17%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (26 grants), Washington, DC (21 grants), Chicago, IL (14 grants) and New York, NY (10 grants).
Does Perkins Coie Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Perkins Coie Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 158) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Community Gift" (6 grants).
Who are Perkins Coie Foundation's largest grantees?
Perkins Coie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Legal Foundation of Washington ($100,000), Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law ($46,050) and Chips Network Inc ($42,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($106,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Perkins Coie Foundation?
Perkins Coie Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Perkins Coie Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support arts, education, humanitarian relief and other charitable causes.” Its filing describes its program as making donations to organizations that support those efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perkins Coie Foundation?
Perkins Coie Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check perkinscoie.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Perkins Coie Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/perkins-coie-foundation-morg_eabfbbc48cf44604b098eab5afb54bdd
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