Social Justice Fund Northwest
Social Justice Fund Northwest is a member-funded foundation based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1978. Originally founded as A Territory Resource, the organization adopted its current name in 2005. SJF operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity with 13-14 employees and maintains a donor-advised fund. The organization works at the frontlines of social change by leveraging member resources to support grassroots organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
+77.0% YoY
Grant Count
79
+1.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+74.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Social Justice Fund NW is a member-funded foundation that supports the creation of a just society through fundraising, grantmaking, and member involvement. The foundation aims to foster a more democratic, just, and environmentally sound society by raising and distributing funds to community-based organizations that promote social justice and bring about lasting, systematic social change.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Social Justice causes
- Advocacy and civic engagement
SJF is a signatory to Philanthropy's Promise and commits a significant percentage of grantmaking dollars to meeting the needs of underserved communities, including financial support of advocacy and civic engagement.
Grantmaking
Social Justice Fund Northwest operates multiple grant programs and giving projects:
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Social Justice Fund Northwest provides essential resources to organizations in five states:
- Idaho
- Montana
- Oregon
- Washington
- Wyoming
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $6,330,472
- Total Expenses: $7,355,135
- Total Assets: $16,417,757
- Total Liabilities: $1,391,000
Historical Annual Revenue: $1,109,556 (from earlier organizational data)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,417,757 | $17,528,953 | $15,533,067 |
| Revenue | $6,330,472 | $7,564,302 | $6,882,354 |
| Expenses | $7,355,135 | $5,066,367 | $8,596,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $458,370 | $875,607 | $749,245 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Social Justice Fund Northwest
2026 Seed Grant
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND NORTHWEST
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Base Building Grant
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND NORTHWEST
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emerging Justice Fund
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND NORTHWEST
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rvc ($654,000), Lavender Rights Project ($150,000), Nomenus Inc ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RVC SEATTLE, WA | SURGE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, CREATIVE JUSTICE, AGE UP, ALA GARIFUNA WOMEN, ALPHABET ALLIANCE OF COLOR, COLLECTIVE JUSTICE NW, CREATIVE JUSTICE, FIRST FIVE YEARS & BEYOND, MUJER AL VOLANTE, RENTON INNOVATION ZONE PARTNERSHIP, SKYWAY COALITION, SOMOS SEATTLE, SURGE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, THE GOOD FOOT ARTS COLLECTIVE, YOUTH SPEAKS SEATTLE: GENERAL OPERATING: DAF | $654,000 |
| LAVENDER RIGHTS PROJECT SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING: COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING AND DAF | $150,000 |
| NOMENUS INC GRANTS PASS, OR | GENERAL OPERATING: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND DAF | $150,000 |
| NORTHWEST FILM FORUM SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING: COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING AND DAF | $150,000 |
| INDIGENOUS IDAHO ALLIANCE BOISE, ID | GENERAL OPERATING: BASE BUILDING AND NATIVE LED ORGANIZING | $130,000 |
| MONTANA TWO SPIRIT SOCIETY MISSOULA, MT | GENERAL OPERATING: NATIVE LED ORGANIZING AND DAF | $120,000 |
| ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS DETROIT, MS | GENERAL OPERATING: DAF | $100,000 |
| BEND THE ARC - A JEWISH PARTNERSHIP FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK CITY, NY | GENERAL OPERATING: DAF | $100,000 |
| BEYOND THESE WALLS PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING: BASE BUILDING | $100,000 |
| BLACK AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORT ORCHARD, WA | GENERAL OPERATING: BASE BUILDING MINORITY HEMP BUILDERS ASSOCIATION | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua Estes – Interim Executive Director
- Rahel Gaguro – Director of Finance and Operations
- Burke Stansbury – Development Director
- Aisha Al-Amin – Development Director (contact for donations by stock, donor-advised funds, and planned giving)
- Maria H – Member of the Board of Directors
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIANA CHIKOTI-BANDUA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $175,428 |
| RAHEL GAGURO | FINANCE AND OPERATIONS MAN | 32 | $132,383 |
| AISHA AL-AMIN | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 32 | $125,799 |
| ANDRIANA ALEXIS | GRANT MAKING AND IMPACT DIRECTOR | 32 | $102,217 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Social Justice Fund Northwest has announced multiple grant cycles and initiatives for 2025-2026:
2026 Seed Grant - Social Justice Fund NW**2026 Seed Grant** – New grant cycle announced
**2026 Tenant & Housing Justice Grant** – New funding opportunity
2026 Tenant & Housing Justice Grant - Social Justice Fund NW**Power to Tenants** – Launching as a 2026 Giving Project
Power to Tenants: Launching Our 2026 Giving Project**2025 Emerging Justice Fund Round Four** – Awardees announced
2026 Emerging Justice Fund Grant**Rise Together Series** – SJF plans to visit each state in its region through this initiative in 2025
**2025 GiveBIG Appeal** – Annual fundraising campaign with a $15,000 goal to support expanded grant cycles and regional programming
The organization is actively building capacity and programming while maintaining its commitment to member-funded grantmaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Social Justice Fund Northwest fund?
Social Justice Fund NW is a member-funded foundation that supports the creation of a just society through fundraising, grantmaking, and member involvement. The foundation aims to foster a more democratic, just, and environmentally sound society by raising and distributing funds to community-based organizations that promote social justice and bring about lasting, systematic social change. The organization's primary focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Huma…
How do I apply for a grant from Social Justice Fund Northwest?
Social Justice Fund Northwest operates multiple grant programs and giving projects: **Active Grant Programs:** • Emerging Justice Fund Grant • Environmental Justice Giving Project Grant • Mountain West Organizing Grant • Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant • Rapid Response Grants • Seed Grants • Sponsorship Grants • Tenant and Housing Justice Grant • Power to Tenants (2026 Giving Project) **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $5,100 to $1,084,984. Specific examples include: • $25,0…
Where does Social Justice Fund Northwest make grants?
Social Justice Fund Northwest provides essential resources to organizations in five states: • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Wyoming
What size grants does Social Justice Fund Northwest award?
In 2024, Social Justice Fund Northwest awarded 79 grants totaling $4.8M — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Social Justice Fund Northwest's EIN?
Social Justice Fund Northwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1036971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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