The 97 Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
-61.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
-68.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+22.7% YoY
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.
About The 97 Fund
Based on IRS filings
The 97 Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $99,043 | $338,713 |
| Revenue | $3,622 | $971 | $400,336 |
| Expenses | $102,665 | $240,641 | $111,004 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $102,657 | $240,631 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $110 | $971 | $336 |
| Distributable Amount | $405 | $11,420 | $3,081 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Emerald City Bible Fellowship ($30,000), Urban Impact ($30,000), The Church at Koloa ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church at Koloa Koloa, HI | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Emerald City Bible Fellowship Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Urban Impact Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Stolen Youth Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teleios Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Currier | Vice President | — | — |
| Linnea Gallo | Vice President | — | — |
| Daniel Strong | Vice President | — | — |
| Elliot Strong | Vice President | — | — |
| Leslie M Strong | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Peter D Strong | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 97 Fund?
The 97 Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The 97 Fund operate?
The 97 Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What size grants does The 97 Fund award?
In 2022, The 97 Fund awarded 5 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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