The Aldarra Foundation
The Aldarra Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It supports organizations and programs that enrich the Puget Sound region, with stated interests in science education, healthcare, preserving natural beauty, and compassion for animals.
The Aldarra Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aldarra Foundation gave $100.0M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $7.1M), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000,000
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,142,857
- +87.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,175,000
- Total assets
- $945,503
- -18.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Aldarra Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its grantees have been selected.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4020 E Madison St 322, Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (206) 455-1458
Website: https://aldarrafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aldarra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Flight Foundation ($51.0M). Together the top 10 received $94.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 26 grants of 86 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as focused on the Puget Sound region. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Aldarra Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 333% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2020) to $100.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $100.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Flight Foundation Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $51,000,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $26,000,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $2,200,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | Various Projects | $2,200,000 |
| Cascade Public Media Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $2,200,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $2,200,000 |
| Marys Place Seattle Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $2,175,000 |
| Medic One Foundation Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $2,175,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $2,150,000 |
| Uw Foundation Seattle, WA | Various Projects | $1,900,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $945,503 | $100,032,269 | $100,038,805 | $100,000,000 | 14 | $100,248,292 | $30,018 | $78,006 |
| 2023 | $1,160,996 | $80,034,684 | $80,026,053 | $80,225,000 | 21 | $80,241,780 | $34,203 | $80,806 |
| 2022 | $1,357,670 | $50,100,921 | $50,049,725 | $50,575,000 | 22 | $50,603,080 | $14,792 | $116,028 |
| 2021 | $1,907,346 | $20,570,824 | $24,460,389 | $23,109,800 | 18 | $23,143,325 | $141,871 | $169,402 |
| 2020 | $4,258,547 | $2,023,100 | $3,128,662 | $3,063,000 | 11 | — | $470,291 | $193,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aldarra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations that strengthen the enduring fabric of the Puget Sound region through science education, advancements in healthcare, preservation of natural beauty, and compassion for animals.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The Museum of Flight Foundation says its purpose is to preserve aviation and space history and educate the public about flight. Canine Companions for Independence describes providing trained service dogs and support to people with disabilities. The Arboretum Foundation says it works to promote, protect, and enhance the Washington Park Arboretum. Other 2024 recipients include healthcare, public media, housing, and youth-serving organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $100 million in 2024. Individual grants ranged from $600,000 to $51 million, with a median grant of $2.175 million. It awarded 21 grants totaling $80.225 million in 2023 and 22 grants totaling $50.575 million in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants were $51 million to the Museum of Flight Foundation and $26 million to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Other notable awards included $2.2 million each to the Arboretum Foundation, Canine Companions for Independence, Cascade Public Media, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research; $2.175 million each to Mary’s Place Seattle and Medic One Foundation; and $1.8 million each to Hopelink and Treehouse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradford L. Barnard as director and president; Michael Hallman as director; and Don W. Coombs as director, secretary, and treasurer.
The Aldarra Foundation is led by Bradford L. Barnard, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradford L. Barnard
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don W. Coombs
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hallman
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: June A. Boeing (2020) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Aldarra Foundation
How much does The Aldarra Foundation give each year?
The Aldarra Foundation gave $100.0M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80.2M across 21 grants.
What is The Aldarra Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aldarra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,175,000, and its average grant was $7,142,857, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aldarra Foundation give grants?
The Aldarra Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (10 grants).
Does The Aldarra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Aldarra Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Projects" (14 grants).
Who are The Aldarra Foundation's largest grantees?
The Aldarra Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Museum of Flight Foundation ($51,000,000), Seattle Children's Hospital ($26,000,000) and Arboretum Foundation ($2,200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aldarra Foundation?
The Aldarra Foundation reported $946K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Aldarra Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations that strengthen the enduring fabric of the Puget Sound region through science education, advancements in healthcare, preservation of natural beauty, and compassion for animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aldarra Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Aldarra Foundation's EIN?
The Aldarra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0512048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Aldarra Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Aldarra Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-aldarra-foundation-morg_52644a8856b144b6808b0aa82dd3f312
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