The Map Foundation
The Map Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $782.
The Map Foundation at a glance
In short: The Map Foundation gave $10K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,250
- -51.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $78,420
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Map Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Immigrant Rights Project ($5K). Together the top 8 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Map Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 259% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $13K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Seattle, WA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Mockingbird Society Seattle, WA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Translatin Coalition Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St James Immigrant Assistance Seattle, WA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity Seattle, WA | General Fund | $500 |
| St Therese Catholic Academy Seattle, WA | General Fund | $250 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation Seattle, WA | General Fund | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,420 | $2,657 | $11,350 | $10,000 | 8 | $10,625 | $782 | $4,097 |
| 2024 | $90,781 | $11,140 | $14,000 | $12,800 | 5 | $13,400 | $1,655 | $4,518 |
| 2023 | $93,641 | $53,781 | $9,500 | $8,300 | 4 | $8,900 | $1,981 | $3,568 |
| 2022 | $54,060 | $2,116 | $9,950 | $8,700 | 13 | $9,050 | $16 | $3,003 |
| 2021 | $61,894 | $31,205 | $12,821 | $8,250 | 6 | $10,550 | — | $2,182 |
| 2020 | $43,510 | $1,559 | $12,955 | $11,600 | 13 | — | — | $113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Map Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Map Foundation is led by Louise D. Bush, President & Board Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louise D. Bush
President & Board Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kermit F. Rosen
Secretary & Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ada Rosen
Board Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Rosen
Board Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pearl Rosen
Board Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Map Foundation
How much does The Map Foundation give each year?
The Map Foundation gave $10K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 5 grants.
What is The Map Foundation's typical grant size?
The Map Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Map Foundation give grants?
The Map Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (10%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants).
Does The Map Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Map Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Map Foundation's largest grantees?
The Map Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northwest Immigrant Rights Project ($5,000), International Rescue Committee ($1,000) and Mockingbird Society ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Map Foundation?
The Map Foundation reported $78K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Map Foundation's EIN?
The Map Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3351734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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