The Whitehorse Foundation
The Whitehorse Foundation is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1989, it supports the charitable purposes of the Seattle Foundation, which makes grants for the benefit of residents of the greater Puget Sound area.
The Whitehorse Foundation at a glance
In short: The Whitehorse Foundation gave $2.3M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Washington. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,342,500
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,477
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $55,338,425
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Whitehorse Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1601 Fifth Avenue 1900, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 622-2294
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Whitehorse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Snohomish County ($440K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 48 grants of 111 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All itemized grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Washington. The 2024 grants listed include organizations in Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Shoreline, and North Lakewood.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Whitehorse Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $116K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $95K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.1M (2021) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Snohomish County Everett, WA | To Support Connect Casino Road's Programming. | $440,000 |
| Foundation for Edmonds School District Lynnwood, WA | To Support the Fra Positions. | $212,500 |
| Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett, WA | To support voawws community resource center in sky valley, arlington, and lake stevens | $175,000 |
| Project Girl Mentoring Program Lynnwood, WA | To Support Project Girl Mentoring Programs | $150,000 |
| Childstrive Everett, WA | To support parents as teachers program across Snohomish county. | $125,000 |
| Millennia Ministries Mill Creek, WA | To support the moving from surviving to thriving program | $125,000 |
| Center for Human Services Shoreline, WA | To Support Culturally Relevant Parent Education Programs | $120,000 |
| Cocoon House Everett, WA | To Support the Under-18 Housing Programs | $100,000 |
| Wonderland Child and Family Services Shoreline, WA | To Support Intake Process Expansion. | $100,000 |
| The Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington Everett, WA | To Support the Expansion of the Children's Program | $95,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,338,425 | $4,037,749 | $2,922,647 | $2,342,500 | 22 | $2,568,664 |
| 2023 | $51,697,375 | $3,287,478 | $3,505,713 | $3,057,116 | 33 | $2,011,743 |
| 2022 | $46,588,565 | $2,294,989 | $2,218,695 | $1,864,750 | 20 | $710,397 |
| 2021 | $55,472,650 | $18,860,323 | $1,481,963 | $1,123,962 | 11 | $2,509,095 |
| 2020 | $35,046,330 | $3,074,587 | $1,802,115 | $1,460,672 | 25 | $1,666,162 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it is organized to support the Seattle Foundation and make grants in support of its charitable purpose. The filing says the Seattle Foundation makes grants for residents of the greater Puget Sound area.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for children and families, education, mentoring, housing, and community resource programs. These descriptions reflect the funded projects, not a stated list of the foundation’s funding priorities. Among its grantees, the Foundation for Edmonds School District describes its work as serving children, families, and educators through academic enrichment, health and wellness, and career and college readiness. ChildStrive says it supports young children and families’ social, emotional, and physical well-being; Volunteers of America Western Washington describes services including basic needs, family and children, and housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $2,342,500. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $440,000, with a median of $90,000.
Its largest reported grants included $440,000 to the Community Foundation of Snohomish County to support Connect Casino Road programming; $212,500 to the Foundation for Edmonds School District to support the FRA positions; and $175,000 to Volunteers of America Western Washington to support its community resource center in Sky Valley, Arlington, and Lake Stevens. Other grants included $150,000 to Project Girl Mentoring Program, $125,000 each to ChildStrive and Millennia Ministries, and $120,000 to Center for Human Services.
The filing states that grant recommendations receive due diligence from the grants administrator and are reviewed and approved by the supporting organization’s board under the supported organization’s direction and control. A quorum is required for distribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Molly Judge Thru 1224 as Foundation Director; R Scott Neely as President; Maddy Metzger-Utt as Vice President; Amy Hoover as Secretary & Treasurer; and Elizabeth Mitchell as Donor Director.
The Whitehorse Foundation is led by R. Scott Neely, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Scott Neely
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Mitchell
Donor Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hoover
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maddy Metzger-Utt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Molly Judge (2023–2024) — Foundation Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2024
- Former: Ceil Erickson (2020–2023) — Foundation Director
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 Whitehorse Foundation
How much does The Whitehorse Foundation give each year?
The Whitehorse Foundation gave $2.3M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 33 grants.
What is The Whitehorse Foundation's typical grant size?
The Whitehorse Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $106,477, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Whitehorse Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Whitehorse Foundation give grants?
The Whitehorse Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Everett, WA (9 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants), Lynnwood, WA (3 grants) and Shoreline, WA (2 grants).
Does The Whitehorse Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Whitehorse Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Whitehorse Foundation's largest grantees?
The Whitehorse Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Snohomish County ($440,000), Foundation for Edmonds School District ($212,500) and Volunteers of America Western Washington ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Whitehorse Foundation?
The Whitehorse Foundation reported $55.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What does The Whitehorse Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is organized to support the Seattle Foundation and make grants in support of its charitable purpose. The filing says the Seattle Foundation makes grants for residents of the greater Puget Sound area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Whitehorse Foundation?
The Whitehorse Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Whitehorse Foundation's EIN?
The Whitehorse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3101726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Whitehorse Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-whitehorse-foundation-morg_dd006a74387941ada24bd7e481752832
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