Stolte Family Foundation
The Stolte Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation champions an equitable and thriving future by partnering with organizations advancing solutions in education, climate, and civic engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$8.4M
+5.8% YoY
Grant Count
97
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
-5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on creating a sustainable future where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential. The foundation invests in organizations that champion advocacy and civic engagement, education equity, and climate and clean energy policy and practice.
The foundation organizes its grantmaking around three core pillars:
Education Program
- Family engagement in education policy
- Parent leadership initiatives
- Support for home-visiting programs
- Focus on closing opportunity gaps
Climate Program
- Implementation of clean energy solutions
- Technology innovation in clean energy
- Accelerating clean energy transition
Civic Engagement Program
- Supporting multicultural rural communities
- Strengthening voter communications
- Cultivating strong candidates
Grantmaking
The foundation made 61 grants in 2024, with total giving of $8,379,538. Recent grantees include United Way of King County ($650,000), Community Center for Education Results ($469,128), and Utility Information Alliance ($300,000).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving primarily serves Washington State, with particular focus on King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Some climate funding extends to Michigan and national organizations involved in climate technology.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $65,605,974
- Total Giving: $8,379,538
- Total Revenue: $2,043,729
- Total Expenses: $9,376,623
- Total Liabilities: $6,650
- Staff: 4 employees
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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
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was established by Chris and Heidi Stolte as cofounders. Chris Stolte graduated from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia with a B.S. in computer science in 1996 and from Stanford University with a Ph.D. in computer science in 2004. He cofounded BeeLine Systems, a digital mapping startup, and later cofounded Tableau Software in Seattle, which was acquired by Salesforce in 2019 for $15.7 billion. Heidi Stolte is a former elementary school educator.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI STOLTE | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 12 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER STOLTE | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER | 12 | — |
| KIM WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 14 | $111,028 |
Contact Information
- Address: 217 1st Ave S Unit 4339, Seattle, WA 98194
- Email: info@stoltefamilyfoundation.org
- Phone: +1 206 453 0444
- Website: stoltefamilyfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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