The June Foundation
The June Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in journalism, environmental education and justice, children’s well-being, humanitarian relief, and reproductive health.
The June Foundation at a glance
In short: The June Foundation gave $103K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Washington. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,554
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,501
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,133,238
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (11 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The June 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2336 N 58Th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 619-9724
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The June Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pro Publica ($9K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Washington recipients received 41% of grant dollars, New York recipients 31%, Oregon recipients 11%, and Massachusetts and DC recipients 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The June Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 41 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $103K (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Publica New York, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| EarthGen Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,100 |
| NW Immigrant Rights Project Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| OXFAM America Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| AGBU Empower Her New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Children's Alliance Seattle, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Coaf New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Front and Centered Seattle, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CT | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,133,238 | $31,928 | $104,903 | $102,554 | 41 | — | $61,301 |
| 2024 | $2,040,897 | $65,000 | $96,470 | $93,800 | 45 | — | $42,025 |
| 2023 | $1,874,419 | $27,089 | $81,385 | $79,000 | 44 | — | $85,359 |
| 2022 | $1,581,968 | $99,951 | $79,304 | $77,074 | 37 | $79,304 | $16,046 |
| 2021 | $1,377,218 | $108,929 | $54,863 | $53,151 | 38 | — | $14,666 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: ProPublica describes itself as a nonprofit newsroom producing investigative journalism in the public interest; EarthGen says it supports youth, educators, and school communities to become leaders for a healthy environment; and Front and Centered describes itself as a community-driven coalition advancing environmental justice through policy solutions that center equity. Children’s Alliance says its mission is to improve children’s well-being through positive changes in public policy, priorities, and programs.
Other 2025 grantees include organizations focused on displaced people and humanitarian crises, such as Refugees International and the International Rescue Committee; environmental protection, such as Environmental Defense Fund; and reproductive health, such as Planned Parenthood Federation of America. These descriptions are the grantees’ own.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $102,554. Grants ranged from $500 to $9,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $9,000 to ProPublica, $5,100 to EarthGen, $5,000 each to NW Immigrant Rights Project and Oxfam America, and $3,000 each to Children’s Alliance and Front and Centered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marita Graube as President, Ireta Graube as Vice-President, and August Graube and Dean Stevens as Directors.
The June Foundation is led by Marita Graube, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marita Graube
President
V. President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
August Graube
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Stevens
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ireta Graube
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 June Foundation
How much does The June Foundation give each year?
The June Foundation gave $103K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $94K across 45 grants.
What is The June Foundation's typical grant size?
The June Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,501, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The June Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The June Foundation give grants?
The June Foundation's top state is Washington, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Oregon (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (20 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Cannon Beach, OR (2 grants).
Does The June Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The June Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (41 grants).
Who are The June Foundation's largest grantees?
The June Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pro Publica ($9,000), EarthGen ($5,100) and NW Immigrant Rights Project ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The June Foundation?
The June Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $32K.
What does The June Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The June 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 June Foundation's EIN?
The June Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3736877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The June 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The June Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-june-foundation-morg_5379ba61b77b41a894e1cec139bbe598
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