William a Looney Family Foundation
William a Looney Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $266K. Net investment income was $202K.
William a Looney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William a Looney Family Foundation gave $266K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,000
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,200
- +281.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,660,768
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William a Looney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula ($150K). Together the top 5 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 25 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William a Looney Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2023) to $15.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula Vaughn, WA | To support the improvements of the assisted living and the memory care facility | $150,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation Seattle, WA | to support the Pavilion Project at the Seattle Japanese Garden | $100,000 |
| SPRING CREEK High School FCCLA Spring Creek, NV | To provide support for SCHS-FCCLA 2024 COMPETITION YEAR. | $6,000 |
| Tri-Cities Union Gospel Mission Pasco, WA | To support purchases for the women's shelter and the day center | $5,000 |
| Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence Burien, WA | to support Camp Waskowitz | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,660,768 | $209,142 | $293,618 | $266,000 | 5 | $284,073 | $202,410 | $179,999 |
| 2023 | $3,788,943 | $831,098 | $198,573 | $167,552 | 12 | $189,714 | $105,803 | $165,295 |
| 2022 | $2,970,328 | $1,865,530 | $15,099,087 | $15,042,000 | 6 | $15,068,828 | $201,467 | $310,182 |
| 2021 | $18,155,618 | $4,367,795 | $4,177,051 | $4,080,500 | 1 | $4,109,740 | $1,334,775 | $895,018 |
| 2020 | $17,011,937 | $3,246,710 | $851,693 | $784,325 | 1 | — | $304,633 | $700,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a Looney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $180K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William a Looney Family Foundation is led by Steven Garber, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Garber
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edeltraud Looney
Director & Chair of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Morrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Clupepper
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Looney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Whelan
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Yee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Asher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 William a Looney Family Foundation
How much does William a Looney Family Foundation give each year?
William a Looney Family Foundation gave $266K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 12 grants.
What is William a Looney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William a Looney Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $53,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William a Looney Family Foundation give grants?
William a Looney Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does William a Looney Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on William a Looney Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William a Looney Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William a Looney Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula ($150,000), Arboretum Foundation ($100,000) and SPRING CREEK High School FCCLA ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William a Looney Family Foundation?
William a Looney Family Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $180K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William a Looney Family Foundation's EIN?
William a Looney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4909715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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