Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation
The Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, it gave $5,198,954 through 10 grants, including support for a Seattle campus capital campaign, Jewish community organizations, education, health, and local community programs.
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation gave $5.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $520K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,198,954
- +1352.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $519,895
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,910,670
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 Roy St 454, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (425) 448-3120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple De Hirsch Sinai ($3.3M). Together the top 9 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 16 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s recipient-state breakdown reports 100% of grant dollars going to Washington and less than 1% to New York. However, the itemized grant list includes a $25,000 grant to Western and Desert Mountain Regions-Hadassah HWZOA in New York, to support the Hadassah Medical Organization in Ein Kerem.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1175% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 967% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $358K (2023) to $5.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple De Hirsch Sinai Seattle, WA | Seattle Campus Capital Campaign | $3,300,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | to support your general operations | $1,025,390 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | to support your general operations | $574,610 |
| Seattle Colleges Foundation Seattle, WA | Guided Pathways Program | $217,454 |
| Cancer Lifeline Seattle, WA | to support the Patient Financial Assistance Fund | $25,000 |
| Western and Desert Mountain Regions-Hadassah HWZOA New York, NY | to support Hadassah Medical Organization located in Ein Kerem. | $25,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation Seattle, WA | To Support the Market Vendors | $25,000 |
| Cascade Public Media Seattle, WA | To Support KCTS 9 | $2,500 |
| Seattle Times School Supply Drive Seattle, WA | School Supply Drive | $2,500 |
| Doney Coe Pet Clinic Seattle, WA | To provide general support | $1,500 |
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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 | $9,910,670 | $2,068,030 | $5,272,595 | $5,198,954 | 10 | $5,202,954 | $2,026,558 | $537,977 |
| 2023 | $13,202,418 | $932,196 | $659,710 | $358,000 | 1 | $362,000 | $890,484 | $586,553 |
| 2022 | $10,764,736 | $174,650 | $1,327,554 | $1,274,218 | 2 | $1,278,278 | $134,787 | $614,570 |
| 2021 | $15,116,717 | $1,728,356 | $468,368 | $407,656 | 2 | $411,701 | $605,447 | $658,289 |
| 2020 | $12,463,398 | $857,355 | $587,778 | $535,500 | 1 | — | $820,644 | $523,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $538K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Temple de Hirsch Sinai’s Seattle campus capital campaign, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s general operations, and Seattle Colleges Foundation’s Guided Pathways Program.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle describes its mission as leading a strong Jewish Puget Sound by serving as a community voice, strengthening connections to Israel and world Jewry, and investing in Jewish life. Seattle Colleges Foundation says it advances the mission and impact of Seattle Colleges and works to transform lives, promote equity, and increase access to affordable education. Other recipients include Cancer Lifeline, which describes its work as providing support and services at no cost to people living with cancer, and Pike Place Market Foundation, which raises funds for programs serving low-income people, heritage programs, and public improvements in the market.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $5,198,954. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $3,300,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest grants included $3,300,000 to Temple de Hirsch Sinai for its Seattle campus capital campaign; $1,025,390 and $574,610 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle for general operations; and $217,454 to Seattle Colleges Foundation for the Guided Pathways Program. Other grants included $25,000 to Cancer Lifeline for its Patient Financial Assistance Fund, $25,000 to Pike Place Market Foundation to support market vendors, and $2,500 to Cascade Public Media to support KCTS 9.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Loeb as president and treasurer, Francine Loeb as vice president, and Daniel Asher as secretary until September 2024.
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation is led by Richard Loeb, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Loeb
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Asher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francine Loeb
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation
How much does Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation give each year?
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation gave $5.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $358K across 1 grant.
What is Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $519,895, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation give grants?
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants).
Does Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple De Hirsch Sinai ($3,300,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle ($1,600,000 across 2 grants) and Seattle Colleges Foundation ($217,454), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation?
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $538K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Temple de Hirsch Sinai’s Seattle campus capital campaign, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s general operations, and Seattle Colleges Foundation’s Guided Pathways Program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard and Francine Loeb Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0334683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard and Francine Loeb Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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