William and Martha Erickson Foundation
The William and Martha Erickson Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, conservation, social services, and philanthropy.
William and Martha Erickson Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Martha Erickson Foundation gave $104K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,750
- +615.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,484
- +257.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,747,904
- +21.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William and Martha Erickson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 714 W Galer Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Phone: (206) 817-7976
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Martha Erickson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Northwest School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining shares went to recipients in the District of Columbia (5%), Maryland (2%), New York (1%), and Idaho (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William and Martha Erickson Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 246% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $15K (2023) to $104K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Northwest School Seattle, WA | General Program Support | $50,000 |
| Rancho La Paloma Ministry Center Seattle, WA | General Program Support | $12,500 |
| Social Venture Partners Seattle, WA | General Program Support | $12,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance Washington, DC | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust Friday Harbor, WA | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| The Seadoc Society Eastsound, WA | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle, WA | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Pangea Giving for Global Change Seattle, WA | Pangea Giving's Grant Pool | $2,500 |
| Reading Partners Seattle, WA | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Luthern Immigration & Refugee Service Baltimore, MD | General Program Suppport | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,747,904 | $949,464 | $127,269 | $103,750 | 16 | $108,015 | $389,218 | $131,898 |
| 2023 | $2,269,955 | $552,377 | $63,901 | $14,500 | 8 | $23,100 | $542,156 | $84,883 |
| 2022 | $1,781,479 | $372,305 | $52,403 | $40,000 | 9 | $45,449 | $1,094,262 | $58,480 |
| 2021 | $1,461,577 | $868,315 | $39,695 | $30,000 | 9 | $34,587 | $64,878 | $42,797 |
| 2020 | $632,957 | $102,591 | $62,059 | $53,250 | 15 | — | $18,681 | $29,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Martha Erickson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own stated work spans several areas. The San Juan Preservation Trust describes its mission as land conservation and education in the San Juan Archipelago. Social Venture Partners says it works to build philanthropic and nonprofit capacity related to racial equity. Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service says it stands with and advocates for migrants and refugees through service and justice ministries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $103,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest listed grants were $50,000 to The Northwest School, $12,500 to Rancho La Paloma Ministry Center, and $12,000 to Social Venture Partners, all for general program support. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Land Trust Alliance, The San Juan Preservation Trust, and The SeaDoc Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sonya Erickson as president, Timothy Seifert as director, Judi McAlpine as secretary, and Gail Lee Vecchiet as treasurer.
William and Martha Erickson Foundation is led by Sonya Erickson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sonya Erickson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Seifert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Lee Vecchiet
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judi McAlpine
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 and Martha Erickson Foundation
How much does William and Martha Erickson Foundation give each year?
William and Martha Erickson Foundation gave $104K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 8 grants.
What is William and Martha Erickson Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Martha Erickson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,484, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Martha Erickson Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does William and Martha Erickson Foundation give grants?
William and Martha Erickson Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants) and Friday Harbor, WA (2 grants).
Does William and Martha Erickson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of William and Martha Erickson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William and Martha Erickson Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Martha Erickson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Northwest School ($50,000), Rancho La Paloma Ministry Center ($12,500) and Social Venture Partners ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William and Martha Erickson Foundation?
William and Martha Erickson Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William and Martha Erickson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own stated work spans several areas. The San Juan Preservation Trust describes its mission as land conservation and education in the San Juan Archipelago. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Martha Erickson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William and Martha Erickson Foundation's EIN?
William and Martha Erickson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0438855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William and Martha Erickson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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