Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild)
The frances w. Nordstrom guild was founded in 1985 to support seattle children's hospital (a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt hospital) by raising awareness and funds for the uncompensated care program, which helps guarantee that children at seattle children's hospital receive the best care regardless of ability to pay. The guild was established in memory of frances w. Nordstrom, who was a member of the paul pigott guild. She was an enthusiastic advocate and volunteer for seattle children's hospital and also served on the hospital's board of trustees. Frances w. Nordstrom guild has inspired many talented women to commit precious time and resources in support of the many children and their families who turn to seattle children's hospital for help.
Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) at a glance
In short: Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) gave $239K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $119K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $238,956
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $119,478
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $119,478
- Total assets
- $135,886
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seattle Children's Guild Association ($239K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2021) to $308K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Guild Association Seattle, WA | Uncompensated Care Fund | $185,341 |
| Seattle Children's Guild Association Seattle, WA | Sids Research Fund | $53,615 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,886 | $240,000 | $245,699 | $238,956 | 2 |
| 2024 | $141,585 | $146,760 | $238,545 | $229,046 | 2 |
| 2023 | $233,370 | $228,428 | $313,610 | $307,807 | 2 |
| 2022 | $318,552 | $295,055 | $160,678 | $151,409 | 1 |
| 2021 | $184,175 | $238,556 | $140,017 | $132,630 | 2 |
| 2020 | $85,636 | $307,993 | $301,943 | $292,462 | 3 |
| 2019 | $79,586 | $308,744 | $257,474 | $247,036 | 3 |
About Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild)
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $136K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $239K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) is led by Alicechandra Fritz, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alicechandra Fritz
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Dorrance
President & Vice President
Vice President → President & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Cady
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Green
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Skotdal
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Van Dam
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Katherine Day Hase (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Zinda (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jill Mounsey (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ann Shanahan (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Heather McAdam (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Holly Johnson (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Clark (2019) — President
- Former: Susy Wakkuri (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild)
How much does Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) give each year?
Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) gave $239K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $229K across 2 grants.
How large is Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild)?
Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) reported $136K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $240K.
Where does Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) operate?
Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild) has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild)'s EIN?
Seattle Children's Hospital (DBA Frances W Nordstrom Guild)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1345918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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