Pinnacle Gardens Foundation
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It provides financial support to religious, charitable, and philanthropic organizations.
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation at a glance
In short: Pinnacle Gardens Foundation gave $48K across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $711.388), mostly in Ohio. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,663
- -45.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -40.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $711
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $49,773
- +26.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (15 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pinnacle Gardens Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 906 18Th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (216) 346-8046
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pinnacle Gardens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Superhero Project ($20K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
459 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 459 grants of 459 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio received 75% of grant dollars, Washington 10%, Nevada 7%, California 3%, and the District of Columbia 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pinnacle Gardens Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 67 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $363; repeat grants $812. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $317 repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $48K (2024) to $150K (2021). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Superhero Project Chagrin Falls, OH | Financial Support | $19,845 |
| Seattle Arts & Lectures Seattle, WA | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Patrick Kelly Youth Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Congregation Mishkan OR Beachwood, OH | Financial Support | $1,298 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| South Seattle Emerald Seattle, WA | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| Temple Tifereth Israel Beachwood, OH | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| Collaborate Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Financial Support | $775 |
| Lakewood Music Boosters Lakewood, OH | Financial Support | $741 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,773 | $100,087 | $50,987 | $47,663 | 67 | $47,663 | $18,909 | $552 |
| 2023 | $39,449 | $106,458 | $90,128 | $87,253 | 112 | $87,253 | $14,024 | $1,434 |
| 2022 | $18,625 | $32,300 | $84,650 | $79,803 | 87 | $79,835 | — | $1,973 |
| 2021 | $70,975 | $214,319 | $149,956 | $149,964 | 79 | $149,956 | $2 | $2,932 |
| 2020 | $6,612 | $46,025 | $61,986 | $60,397 | 114 | — | $21 | $1,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pinnacle Gardens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $552 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as providing financial support to various religious, charitable, and philanthropic organizations. Its 2024 grants included a range of organizations. For example, Greater Cleveland Food Bank says its mission is to help ensure people in its communities have nutritious food; South Seattle Emerald says it amplifies South Seattle’s authentic narratives; and Cleveland Print Room says it advances the art and appreciation of photography through community access, exhibitions, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $47,663. Grant amounts ranged from $39 to $19,845, with a median of $250. The largest awards included $19,845 to Superhero Project in Chagrin Falls, Ohio; $2,500 each to Seattle Arts & Lectures in Seattle and Patrick Kelly Youth Foundation in Las Vegas; and $1,298 to Congregation Mishkan Or in Beachwood, Ohio. Other grants included $1,000 each to Cleveland Clinic, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, South Seattle Emerald, and Temple Tifereth Israel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith M. Wright, Stephen A. Kollins, Michael B. Kollins, and Lisa B. Kollins as officers.
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith M. Wright
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa B. Kollins
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael B. Kollins
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Kollins
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Pinnacle Gardens Foundation
How much does Pinnacle Gardens Foundation give each year?
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation gave $48K across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 112 grants.
What is Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's typical grant size?
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $711, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pinnacle Gardens Foundation that year got $363 on average.
Where does Pinnacle Gardens Foundation give grants?
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (10%) and Nevada (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (16 grants), Seattle, WA (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Beachwood, OH (5 grants).
Does Pinnacle Gardens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (67 grants).
Who are Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's largest grantees?
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Superhero Project ($19,845), Seattle Arts & Lectures ($2,500) and Patrick Kelly Youth Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pinnacle Gardens Foundation?
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation reported $50K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $552 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pinnacle Gardens Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as providing financial support to various religious, charitable, and philanthropic organizations. Its 2024 grants included a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pinnacle Gardens Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's EIN?
Pinnacle Gardens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1142283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pinnacle Gardens Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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