The Fortive Foundation
The Fortive Foundation is a private foundation based in Everett, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including disaster relief, education, academic success, housing, human rights, conservation, and access to clean water and sanitation.
The Fortive Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fortive Foundation gave $1.5M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), top state District of Columbia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,476,250
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $113,558
- +91.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $18,649,725
- +62543.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% 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 Fortive Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its charitable contributions policy says contributions are limited to qualifying nonprofit organizations, such as those with IRS Section 501(c)(3) status or a similar local designation. It also excludes, among others, contributions to individuals, political causes, and religious organizations for sectarian purposes.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6920 Seaway Blvd, Everett, WA 98203
Phone: (425) 446-6144
Website: https://fortive.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fortive Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American National Red Cross ($356K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 70 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (32%), Washington (18%), California (14%), Georgia (14%), and Colorado (7%). The grants also included recipients in other states and locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fortive Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $108K; repeat grants $115K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 175% 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 $365K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster Relief Support, Wildfire Donation and Employee Match | $356,250 |
| Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology NA US San Mateo, CA | Support of Discover Fund | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | Support academic success with portion of funds going to local markets and employee volunteer event | $200,000 |
| Codeorg Seattle, WA | Support Ai Course Build and Roll Out | $200,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Inc Denver, CO | Support Spring and Winter Match Campaigns | $100,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Plamienok No | Providing Grief Support for Children | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Support tnc-wa for port susan bay work, and tnc - china for healthy waters campaign | $100,000 |
| Housing Hope Everett, WA | Support Housing Projects | $50,000 |
| Brazil Foundation New York, NY | Flood Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,649,725 | $20,100,000 | $1,480,046 | $1,476,250 | 13 | $1,480,046 | $147,952 |
| 2023 | $29,771 | — | $1,283,000 | $1,247,850 | 21 | $1,283,000 | $51,382 |
| 2022 | $1,312,771 | — | $1,280,872 | $1,279,010 | 16 | $1,280,872 | $114,681 |
| 2021 | $2,593,643 | $2,000,000 | $540,317 | $537,675 | 13 | $540,317 | $90,028 |
| 2020 | $1,133,960 | $1,500,000 | $366,040 | $365,000 | 7 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fortive Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for disaster relief and wildfire donations, an AI course rollout, academic success, housing projects, and general support for charitable organizations.
Several grantees describe their work in their own terms: Code.org says it works to expand access to computer science and increase participation by young women and underrepresented groups. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation describes its purpose as promoting education and welfare for the LGBTQ+ community. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Housing Hope says it provides affordable housing and related services for low- and very-low-income residents in Snohomish County and Camano Island. WaterAid says it improves access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities. Brazil Foundation says it mobilizes resources for initiatives promoting equality, social justice, and economic opportunity in Brazil.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,476,250. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $356,250, with a median grant of $100,000.
Notable grants included $356,250 to the American National Red Cross for disaster relief support, a wildfire donation, and an employee match; $200,000 each to the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology for support of its Discover Fund, Boys and Girls Clubs of America for academic success, and Code.org for AI course development and rollout; and $100,000 each to Engineers Without Borders USA, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Plamienok, and The Nature Conservancy. Other reported grants included $50,000 to Housing Hope, $25,000 each to Brazil Foundation and WaterAid America, and $10,000 each to GlobalGiving and Partnership for Learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter C. Underwood, Stacey A. Walker, and Charles A. McLaughlin as directors.
The Fortive Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles A. McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter C. Underwood
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey A. Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Fortive Foundation
How much does The Fortive Foundation give each year?
The Fortive Foundation gave $1.5M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 21 grants.
What is The Fortive Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fortive Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $113,558, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fortive Foundation that year got $108K on average.
Where does The Fortive Foundation give grants?
The Fortive Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (18%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Fortive Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of The Fortive Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fortive Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fortive Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American National Red Cross ($356,250), Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology NA US ($200,000) and Boys and Girls Clubs of America ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fortive Foundation?
The Fortive Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fortive Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for disaster relief and wildfire donations, an AI course rollout, academic success, housing projects, and general support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fortive Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fortive Foundation's EIN?
The Fortive Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2828145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fortive 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Fortive Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fortive-foundation-morg_3ae9f48c09aa42b09c4775f70b975c69
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