The Columbia Foundation
The Columbia Foundation is a private foundation, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $736K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $32K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$736K
-2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$48K
-11.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+11.1% YoY
About The Columbia Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Columbia Foundation is a private foundation, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $736K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $32K.
Ready to take the next step with The Columbia Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $736,315 | $755,796 | $777,976 |
| Revenue | $35,389 | $38,846 | $103,042 |
| Expenses | $54,870 | $60,089 | $67,452 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $51,156 | $56,744 | $63,479 |
| Net Investment Income | $32,121 | $36,001 | $100,465 |
| Distributable Amount | $55,734 | $53,639 | $49,528 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY Y SILK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SUSAN Y JONES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS P YOUELL JR | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 1 | — |
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Thurgood Marshall PTA
SEATTLE, WA
Assets
$186K
Grants
1
Total Given
$224K
The Hare Bnb Rescue Spa and Boutique
LACEY, WA
Assets
$5K
Grants
1
Total Given
$400
Cmr Foundation
STANWOOD, WA
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
2
Total Given
$1.5M
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation
CARLSBORG, WA
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
12
Total Given
$30K
Foundation House at Northgate
GIG HARBOR, WA
Assets
$223K
Grants
16
Total Given
$159K
Women of Wisdom Wow Tricities
RICHLAND, WA
Assets
$91K
Grants
1
Total Given
$25K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with The Columbia Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities