The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE SEATTLE TIMES COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND IS TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS, EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS' USE IN AIDING NEEDY FAMILIES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SEATTLE COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$619K
+316.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+11.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$209K
+11.3% YoY
About The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $536.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $619,131 | $148,792 | $124,762 |
| Revenue | $3,985,097 | $2,845,112 | $3,380,591 |
| Expenses | $3,847,739 | $2,821,082 | $3,442,274 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $536 | $807 | $49,179 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sound Generations ($599,160), The Salvation Army ($500,495), Akin (formerly Childhaven) ($411,710).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SALVATION ARMY SEATTLE, WA | FUNDS RAISED FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS | $500,495 |
| SOUND GENERATIONS SEATTLE, WA | SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS | $599,160 |
| AKIN (FORMERLY CHILDHAVEN) SEATTLE, WA | SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN | $411,710 |
| TREEHOUSE SEATTLE, WA | SERVICES FOR ABUSED AND FOSTER CHILDREN | $238,270 |
| WELLSPRING FAMILY SERVICES SEATTLE, WA | SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES | $179,240 |
| HOPELINK REDMOND, WA | SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN | $198,101 |
| ATLANTIC STREET CENTER SEATTLE, WA | SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN | $114,240 |
| ASIAN COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICE SEATTLE, WA | SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES | $107,015 |
| YOUTH EASTSIDE SERVICES BELLEVUE, WA | SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH | $107,015 |
| KINDERING BELLEVUE, WA | SERVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN | $107,015 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK A BLETHEN | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/DIRE | 1 | — |
| ALAN FISCO | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RYAN BLETHEN | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LARS HANEBERG | DIRECTOR (THRU 04/24) | 1 | — |
| KATI ERWERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEIDI DE LAUBENFELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS PICHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE FRANCER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund?
The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $619K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund?
As of 2024, The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund holds $619K in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund operate?
The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund award?
In 2024, The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund awarded 15 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $209K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund's EIN?
The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1081445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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