Seattle Education Foundation
Seattle Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $332K. Net investment income was $555K.
Seattle Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Seattle Education Foundation gave $332K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $332K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $332,181
- +188.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $332,181
- +188.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $332,181
- Total assets
- $5,694,107
- +3.8% 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 September 2026.
Who Seattle Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle Public Schools ($332K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Seattle Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 $115K (2023) to $332K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $332K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Public Schools Seattle, WA | To Further the Cause of Public Educa | $332,181 |
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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 | $5,694,107 | $615,181 | $386,953 | $332,181 | 1 | $332,181 | $554,719 | $301,948 |
| 2023 | $5,486,457 | $620,198 | $175,830 | $115,222 | 1 | $115,222 | $569,594 | $277,084 |
| 2022 | $5,042,089 | $249,981 | $332,849 | $265,156 | 1 | $265,156 | $189,200 | $325,486 |
| 2021 | $5,124,957 | $448,724 | $301,379 | $238,776 | 1 | $238,776 | $353,002 | $305,379 |
| 2020 | $4,977,612 | $270,087 | $194,308 | $133,725 | 1 | — | $130,862 | $277,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seattle Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $302K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seattle Education Foundation is led by John Thorp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Thorp
President
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Bihoa Caldwell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Brian Coon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Eric Benson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Margie Kates
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mary Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Shannon Conner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jim Oftebro
Treas-Vp
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Katie Aldridge
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to John Thorp (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle Education Foundation
How much does Seattle Education Foundation give each year?
Seattle Education Foundation gave $332K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 1 grant.
How large is Seattle Education Foundation?
Seattle Education Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $332K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Seattle Education Foundation?
Seattle Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Seattle Education Foundation operate?
Seattle Education Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Seattle Education Foundation's EIN?
Seattle Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0584099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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