Treeclimber Foundation
Treeclimber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kirkland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $148K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $43K.
Treeclimber Foundation at a glance
In short: Treeclimber Foundation gave $13K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,500
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +61.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,900
- Total assets
- $148,078
- +24.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (68% 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 Treeclimber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family Services ($4K). Together the top 5 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Treeclimber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 $9K (2020) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Seattle, WA | To provide funds for public, social and humanitarian purposes. | $4,000 |
| Anera Washington, DC | To provide funds for public, social and humanitarian purposes. | $4,000 |
| Desc Fund Development Seattle, WA | To provide funds for public, social and humanitarian purposes. | $3,900 |
| Kexp Seattle, WA | To Provide Funds for Public Radio. | $300 |
| Kuow Seattle, WA | To Provide Funds for Public Radio. | $300 |
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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 | $148,078 | $42,605 | $13,470 | $12,500 | 5 | $12,500 | $42,605 | $11,716 |
| 2024 | $118,943 | $16,890 | $13,221 | $12,418 | 8 | $12,418 | $16,087 | $11,003 |
| 2023 | $113,556 | $10,397 | $10,713 | $10,000 | 6 | $10,000 | $9,684 | $9,513 |
| 2022 | $113,872 | $8,447 | $10,753 | $10,000 | 6 | $10,000 | $7,694 | $9,598 |
| 2021 | $116,178 | $17,791 | $12,172 | $11,500 | 7 | $11,500 | $17,791 | $10,740 |
| 2020 | $110,559 | $6,099 | $9,844 | $9,300 | 8 | — | $6,099 | $8,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Treeclimber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Treeclimber Foundation is led by John W. Schwabacher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Schwabacher
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Irene S. Pasternack
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne M. Shellan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Treeclimber Foundation
How much does Treeclimber Foundation give each year?
Treeclimber Foundation gave $13K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 8 grants.
What is Treeclimber Foundation's typical grant size?
Treeclimber Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,900, and its average grant was $2,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Treeclimber Foundation give grants?
Treeclimber Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Does Treeclimber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Treeclimber Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Treeclimber Foundation's largest grantees?
Treeclimber Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Family Services ($4,000), Anera ($4,000) and Desc Fund Development ($3,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Treeclimber Foundation?
Treeclimber Foundation reported $148K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Treeclimber Foundation's EIN?
Treeclimber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1999061. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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