The 97 Fund
The 97 Fund is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $110.
The 97 Fund at a glance
In short: The 97 Fund gave $90K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $18K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $90,000
- -61.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- -68.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $18,000
- +22.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (83% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The 97 Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Emerald City Bible Fellowship ($30K). Together the top 5 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The 97 Fund gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $235K (2021). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald City Bible Fellowship Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Urban Impact Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Church at Koloa Koloa, HI | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Stolen Youth Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teleios Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,622 | $102,665 | $90,000 | 5 | $102,657 | $110 | $405 |
| 2021 | $99,043 | $971 | $240,641 | $234,800 | 16 | $240,631 | $971 | $11,420 |
| 2020 | $338,713 | $400,336 | $111,004 | $105,846 | 11 | — | $336 | $3,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 97 Fund reported a distributable amount of $405 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The 97 Fund's 2022 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alicia Currier
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Strong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elliot Strong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie M Strong
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linnea Gallo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter D Strong
Treasurer
Director, President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The 97 Fund
How much does The 97 Fund give each year?
The 97 Fund gave $90K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $235K across 16 grants.
What is The 97 Fund's typical grant size?
The 97 Fund's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,000, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The 97 Fund give grants?
The 97 Fund gives mostly in Washington: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Does The 97 Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The 97 Fund's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The 97 Fund's largest grantees?
The 97 Fund's largest 2022 grantees include Emerald City Bible Fellowship ($30,000), Urban Impact ($30,000) and The Church at Koloa ($15,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The 97 Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The 97 Fund reported a distributable amount of $405 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The 97 Fund's EIN?
The 97 Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1464326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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