The Filer Foundation
The Filer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lake Forest Park, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $532K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $37K.
The Filer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Filer Foundation gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $531,659
- Primary geography
- Washington (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Filer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Umom ($8K). Together the top 6 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Filer Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of 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
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umom Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $7,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Seattle, WA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Noah Center Stanwood, WA | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Cherry Gulch Emmett, ID | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Uprep School Fund Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| New Song Education Fund 2002 Mountlake Terrace, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $531,659 | $36,524 | $27,500 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,000 | $36,524 | $27,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Filer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Filer Foundation is led by Denise Baker, President on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Baker
President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Filer Foundation
How much does The Filer Foundation give each year?
The Filer Foundation gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Filer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Filer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,750, and its average grant was $5,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Filer Foundation give grants?
The Filer Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (25%) and Idaho (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Filer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Filer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Filer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Filer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Umom ($7,500), St Jude Childrens Hospital ($7,500) and The Noah Center ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Filer Foundation?
The Filer Foundation reported $532K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Filer Foundation?
The Filer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lake Forest Park, WA. It holds $532K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Filer Foundation's EIN?
The Filer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1808108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
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 year 2024
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