Tulalip Foundation
The Tulalip Foundation is dedicated to empowering the well-being of the tulalip reservation and surrounding community.
Tulalip Foundation at a glance
In short: Tulalip Foundation reported $1.4M in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,371,342 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +559.5% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,906,177
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,608,924
- +435.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $41,934
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,425,409
- +489.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tulalip Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it reported $1.4M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulalip Tribes Hibulb Cultural Center Tulalip, WA | Conservation, cultural resources, education, history preservation and rotating exhibitions | $53,250 |
| First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO | Expand cultural campus through interdepartmental collaboration while utilizing existing spaces to increase memberships | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,906,177 | $1,608,924 | $1,425,409 | $1,371,342 | Total only | $41,934 |
| 2023 | $1,254,442 | $300,466 | $241,680 | $207,930 | Total only | $37,279 |
| 2022 | $1,202,266 | $220,522 | $248,575 | $241,760 | Total only | $9,275 |
| 2021 | $1,251,694 | $292,557 | $1,132,451 | $1,129,062 | Total only | $75 |
| 2020 | $2,002,173 | $123,333 | $233,978 | $73,250 | 2 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Tulalip Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Tulalip Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tulalip, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $1.4M in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tulalip Foundation is led by Melvin Sheldon Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melvin Sheldon Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Gobin
Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Hernandez
Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie James
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Gobin
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Lubbers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Tulalip Foundation
How much does Tulalip Foundation give each year?
Tulalip Foundation reported $1.4M in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $208K in grants paid.
How large is Tulalip Foundation?
Tulalip Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Tulalip Foundation?
Tulalip Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tulalip, WA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tulalip Foundation operate?
Tulalip Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Washington.
What is Tulalip Foundation's EIN?
Tulalip Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0807036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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