Seattle Parks Foundation
We partner with community to champion thriving and equitable parks and public spaces.
Seattle Parks Foundation at a glance
In short: Seattle Parks Foundation gave $221K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,776
- -65.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,592
- -42.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,876
- Total assets
- $15,321,360
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Seattle Parks Foundation
- Next open deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Tree Canopy for Climate Resilience (TCCR) Grant)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Seattle Parks Foundation
Who Seattle Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was King County Play Equity Coalition ($173K). Together the top 3 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $637K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King County Play Equity Coalition Seattle, WA | To ensure King county youth has access to play, explore, and connect | $172,900 |
| Tilth Alliance Seattle, WA | Rainier beach youth steward program - wetland restoration project | $27,876 |
| Asian Arts Initiative Philadelphia, PA | Providing opportunities for aapi people to build community through accessible outdoor spaces | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,321,360 | $9,256,492 | $8,201,452 | $220,776 | 3 | $352,328 |
| 2024 | $12,471,147 | $6,268,982 | $7,815,734 | $636,723 | 5 | $377,625 |
| 2023 | $13,536,015 | $4,102,059 | $6,240,251 | $8,000 | 1 | $315,487 |
| 2022 | $14,229,457 | $6,216,658 | $5,614,305 | — | — | $482,619 |
| 2021 | $15,495,832 | $6,808,080 | $6,321,541 | — | — | $571,543 |
| 2020 | $13,250,434 | $5,462,372 | $3,809,133 | $40,000 | 2 | $281,151 |
About Seattle Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $221K. Net investment income was $352K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seattle Parks Foundation is led by Rebecca Bear, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 6 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Bear
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $191K (2025)
Deb Guenther
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duane Landon
Director of Finance
Director of Finance From → Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $117K (2025)
Shava Lawson
Director of Fiscal Sponsorship
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Michelle Benetua
Director of Strategic Partnerships
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Beth Purcell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $129K (2025)
Gerry Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Kristen Milliron
COO
Vice President of Philanthropy, Marketing & Committee → COO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$126K (2022) → $165K (2025)
Allegra Calder
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Kephart
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Mendoza-Extrom
Borad Member
Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Borad Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neelima Shah
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Kirschner
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amit Ranade
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Walker
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Hess
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bloom
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Grodnik-Nagle
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliana Martinez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kwadwo Oware
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tahreem Kampton
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Pfahl
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlon Herrera
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Stanley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lehman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Brad Kahn (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jodi Green (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Myra Tanita (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Debra Guenther (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Taylor Hoang (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Tone (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Nesholm (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lyn Hunter (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patrice Thomas (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Howard (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Charles Nolan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Charlie Wright (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Victor (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Bounds (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Towne (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Raff (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Clements (2020–2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Huong Vu (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thatcher Bailey (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Carla Lewis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Lewis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Doris Koo (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Clifford (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $191K, to Rebecca Bear (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle Parks Foundation
How much does Seattle Parks Foundation give each year?
Seattle Parks Foundation gave $221K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $637K across 5 grants.
What is Seattle Parks Foundation's typical grant size?
Seattle Parks Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,876, and its average grant was $73,592, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Seattle Parks Foundation give grants?
Seattle Parks Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Seattle Parks Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Seattle Parks Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Seattle Parks Foundation?
Seattle Parks Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What is Seattle Parks Foundation?
Seattle Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $15.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Seattle Parks Foundation's EIN?
Seattle Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1998597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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