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.
Key facts about Stolte Family Foundation
- EIN
- 47-1545801
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,379,538
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- Average grant
- $86,387
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (23 of 78, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stolte Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Stolte Family Foundation's 97 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (72%), Michigan (12%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (41 grants), Lansing, MI (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Oakland, CA (5 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Stolte Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 78 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $66K; repeat grants $125K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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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
Share of all 97 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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
377 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Climate Solutions - Seattle ($665,300 across 3 grants), United Way of King County ($650,000), Community Center for Education Results ($469,128).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY Seattle, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $650,000 |
| CLIMATE SOLUTIONS - SEATTLE Seattle, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $600,000 |
| COMMUNITY CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESULTS Seattle, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $469,128 |
| UTILITY INFORMATION ALLIANCE Seattle, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| EVERGREEN COLLABORATIVE Seattle, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
| MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND Ann Arbor, MI | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
| COMMUNITY NETWORK COUNCIL Kent, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $175,000 |
| PARA LOS NIOS Burien, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $175,000 |
| VOICES OF TOMORROW Burien, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $175,000 |
| WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS Shoreline, WA | FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $175,000 |
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 IRS 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stolte Family Foundation fund?
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 o…
How do I apply for a grant from Stolte Family Foundation?
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). The foundation takes a strategic, invitation-only approach to grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation works closely with community partners and advisors to identify and support high-impact organizations. Prospective grantees are encouraged…
Where does Stolte Family Foundation make 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.
What size grants does Stolte Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Stolte Family Foundation awarded 97 grants totaling $8.4M — an average of about $86K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Stolte Family Foundation's EIN?
Stolte Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1545801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Stolte Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.