Social Venture Partners
Social Venture Partners is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington, formed in 1998. It describes itself as a community of givers, learners, and advocates working toward a just and equitable King County. Its work includes grantmaking and capacity-building support for community-led nonprofits, with an emphasis on Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other Communities of Color.
Social Venture Partners at a glance
In short: Social Venture Partners gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $577,283
- +29.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Social Venture Partners
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 14148, Seattle, WA 98114
Phone: (206) 761-6606
Website: https://svpseattle.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Social Venture Partners funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 350 Seattle ($30K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 36 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s mission and website describe a focus on King County. In filing year 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 7% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Social Venture Partners open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $634K (2019). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350 Seattle Seattle, WA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Washington Youth Alliance Seattle, WA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Choose 180 Burien, WA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Looks Listen & Learn LLC Tukwila, WA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Social Justice Partners Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Stipend to Host a Project | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greater King County Renton, WA | Stipend to Host a Project | $10,000 |
| Earthgen Seattle, WA | Stipend to Host a Project | $10,000 |
| Dignity for Divas Seattle, WA | Stipend to Host a Project | $10,000 |
| Refugee Artisan Initiative Seattle, WA | Stipend to Host a Project | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Seattle Seattle, WA | Stipend to Host a Project | $10,000 |
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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 | $577,283 | $832,419 | $746,750 | $150,000 | 10 | $8,849 |
| 2024 | $445,088 | $585,870 | $589,853 | $60,000 | 3 | $1,371 |
| 2023 | $458,763 | $553,085 | $824,029 | $95,000 | 5 | $1,212 |
| 2022 | $738,516 | $1,193,903 | $1,183,714 | $328,425 | 6 | $644 |
| 2021 | $867,585 | $1,149,222 | $1,213,746 | $267,500 | 12 | $676 |
| 2020 | $1,001,792 | $1,879,558 | $1,978,369 | $518,500 | 18 | $1,064 |
| 2019 | $830,741 | $1,756,275 | $2,058,775 | $634,000 | 26 | $2,484 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to reimagine philanthropy by centering Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other Communities of Color to create a just and equitable King County. Its 2024 filing describes work to build nonprofit capacity and develop engaged philanthropists, including through workshops, seminars, and experiential learning.
In its own materials, the organization identifies community relationships, participatory grantmaking, a justice-focused community, and long-term sustainability as strategic focus areas. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted general operating support and stipends to host projects. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work: 350 Seattle says it works toward climate justice through organizing and systems change; CHOOSE 180 says it seeks to transform oppressive systems and help young people heal; and Sustainable Seattle says it works on environmental, economic, and community benefits, equity, and resilience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Social Venture Partners gave $150,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $30,000 to 350 Seattle, $25,000 to Washington Youth Alliance, $20,000 to CHOOSE 180, and $15,000 to Looks Listen & Learn LLC. Each was designated for general operating support. Six additional $10,000 grants were listed as stipends to host a project.
Other 2025 recipients included Social Justice Partners Los Angeles, which describes its work as supporting systems of care for people working toward justice in Los Angeles, and Dignity for Divas, which describes its work as supporting women transitioning out of homelessness across the Puget Sound.
The website has described specific partnership opportunities rather than a general, ongoing application process. A June 2025 call sought a King County organization centering youth decision-making and youth leadership development for a one-time unrestricted $25,000 grant and related capacity-building support. A June 2024 climate justice call offered one local organization a three-year unrestricted grant of $25,000 per year, collaboration opportunities, and capacity-building support. Both calls are past opportunities; no current application cycle or general application materials are specified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tali Rausch as chair, Jordan Goldwarg as vice-chair, David Habib as secretary, and John Clements as treasurer. Directors listed are Asia Wisecarver, Brenton Huang, Ruby Love, Pamela Oakes, Gregory Whiting, and Maurice Deya.
Social Venture Partners is led by Emiko Atherton, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emiko Atherton
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2021) → $197K (2025)
Tali Rausch
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruby Love
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Whiting
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asia Wisecarver
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Oakes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deidre McCormack Martin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kalika Curry
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Deya
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenton Huang
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marja Koopmans
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Clements
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Habib
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Goldwarg
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Emeka Alozie (2024–2025) — Director · Filing note: Until 11/2024
- Former: Stephanie McLemore Bray (2024–2025) — Director · Filing note: Until 125
- Former: Christine Chang (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Thompson (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert White (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Kauffman (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Brad Brickman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane Harvey (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Alexa Carver (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Woods (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jonathan Kauffman (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Debbie Newell (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Aaron Jacobs (2019–2020) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Bob Woods (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Dave Woolley-Wilson (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Deborah Pirie-Newell (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Gloris Estrella (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Solynn McCurdy (2019–2020) — CEO
- Former: Mike Quinn (2020) — Director Community Investment
- Former: Joneil Sampana (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy O'Driscoll (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Katja Shaye (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Cadigan (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Racquel Russell (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Schottman (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Tony Mestres (2019) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $197K, to Emiko Atherton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Social Venture Partners
How much does Social Venture Partners give each year?
Social Venture Partners gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
What is Social Venture Partners's typical grant size?
Social Venture Partners's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Social Venture Partners that year got $13K on average.
Where does Social Venture Partners give grants?
Social Venture Partners gives mostly in Washington: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants).
Does Social Venture Partners give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Social Venture Partners's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Stipend to Host a Project" (6 grants).
Who are Social Venture Partners's largest grantees?
Social Venture Partners's largest 2025 grantees include 350 Seattle ($30,000), Washington Youth Alliance ($25,000) and Choose 180 ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Social Venture Partners?
Social Venture Partners reported $577K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $832K.
What does Social Venture Partners fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to reimagine philanthropy by centering Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other Communities of Color to create a just and equitable King County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Social Venture Partners?
Social Venture Partners has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check svpseattle.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Social Venture Partners's EIN?
Social Venture Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1894424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 3, 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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