South Seattle College Foundation
Our mission is to change lives by providing students with scholarships so they can pursue quality academic and vocational education. We do this through relationship building, fundraising and stewarding resources.
South Seattle College Foundation at a glance
In short: South Seattle College Foundation gave $228K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $228K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $227,836
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $227,836
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $227,836
- Total assets
- $26,577,031
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to South Seattle College Foundation
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from South Seattle College Foundation
13th Year Promise Scholarships – Legacy Schools Grant
South Seattle College Foundation
Amount
Up to $200 per quarter for books and/or supplies (for Legacy Schools students at South Seattle College); Seattle Promise provides up to two years (90 credits) of FREE in-state tuition
Deadline
Deadline not published
College Project Grants
South Seattle College Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Faculty Grants
South Seattle College Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who South Seattle College Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Seattle College ($228K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
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 South Seattle College Foundation gives
- Giving grew 268% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $696K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Seattle College Seattle, WA | Program Support and Equipment, Staff Development, Facility Improvements | $227,836 |
Ready to take the next step with South Seattle College Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,577,031 | $1,548,657 | $890,907 | $227,836 | 1 | $1,369,216 |
| 2023 | $24,323,166 | $1,245,944 | $903,393 | $342,067 | 1 | $1,126,553 |
| 2022 | $21,839,917 | $1,340,259 | $694,340 | $80,911 | 1 | $1,079,847 |
| 2021 | $25,867,934 | $1,580,679 | $583,712 | $61,927 | 1 | $1,387,165 |
| 2020 | $23,123,079 | $949,561 | $534,277 | $38,722 | 1 | $785,089 |
| 2019 | $21,569,545 | $1,028,903 | $1,363,967 | $696,441 | 24 | $705,669 |
About South Seattle College Foundation
Based on IRS filings
South Seattle College Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $228K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Seattle College Foundation is led by Walter Reese, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter Reese
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Sweet
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hamilton Gardiner
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Cooke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Gray
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Alhadeff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Teramoto
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Strozier
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hedlund
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Flores-Marcus
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Hilliard
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Catherine Arnold (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Eileen Days (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Ed Parks (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 South Seattle College Foundation
How much does South Seattle College Foundation give each year?
South Seattle College Foundation gave $228K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $342K across 1 grant.
How large is South Seattle College Foundation?
South Seattle College Foundation reported $26.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is South Seattle College Foundation?
South Seattle College Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $26.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does South Seattle College Foundation operate?
South Seattle College Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is South Seattle College Foundation's EIN?
South Seattle College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1122981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in South Seattle College Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Washington
Seattle Foundation
Seattle, WA
Seattle Foundation supports community-led solutions, racial and economic equity, policy and systems change, and a broad range of community needs through donor-recommended and foundation-directed grants. Its 2024 median grant was $6,000, and its giving primarily serves Greater Seattle and Washington, with some grants made nationally and internationally.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
5,379
Total Given
$177.9M
Gates Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Gates Foundation funds work to reduce disease and poverty, improve health and gender equality in lower-income countries, and support education and economic mobility in the United States, especially Washington State; it works in more than 140 countries. Its 2024 grants had a median of $500,000, with awards ranging from $1 to $350.5 million. It generally does not accept unsolicited proposals, but periodically offers opportunities through published requests for proposals.
Assets
$78.7B
Grants
4,974
Total Given
$6.3B
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
Artsfund
Seattle, WA
ArtsFund supports Washington arts and cultural organizations, primarily through unrestricted operating grants, with some project and capital support. Its 2025 itemized grants ranged from $5,934 to $860,000, with a median of $17,500; the Annual Allocations program is invitation-only, and the profile does not state whether other programs accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$9.6M
Grants
434
Total Given
$10.8M
The Avista Foundation
Spokane, WA
The Avista Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, basic needs and poverty, and economic and cultural vitality. Its 2025 grants had a median of $1,000, though awards ranged from $20 to $350,000, and it serves communities in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, parts of southern Oregon, Sanders County, Montana, and Juneau, Alaska.
Assets
$10.6M
Grants
577
Total Given
$2.2M
The Norcliffe Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Norcliffe Foundation funds Puget Sound nonprofits in areas including human services, education, healthcare, arts and culture, environment, and community projects; it supports programs, operations, capacity building, and capital projects. Grants vary widely, but the median is $20,000 and nearly 60% are $15,000 or less. It serves 11 counties in Washington’s Puget Sound region and accepts applications year-round through its online system.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
454
Total Given
$56.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from South Seattle College Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
South Seattle College Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?