The Windermere Foundation is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1989. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation is dedicated to helping low-income and homeless families throughout the Western United States. The foundation's unique funding model is built on contributions from Windermere Real Estate agents, who donate a portion of their commissions from every home sale to support the foundation's work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
95
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on supporting homeless and low-income families, with particular emphasis on helping children. The foundation provides funding to hundreds of organizations throughout the Western U.S., including homeless shelters, food banks, schools, hospitals, and community centers. Specific support areas include:
- Housing assistance for homeless families
- Basic needs for children (diapers, formula, shoes, school supplies)
- Housing support for families with critically ill children
- Educational and community services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations throughout the Western United States, with primary activity in Washington, California, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.27 million
- Total Revenue: $2.4 million
- Total Expenses: $3.21 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,779,452
- Total Giving: $2,859,247
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since November 1989. Donations are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,779,452 | $3,265,556 | $4,064,670 |
| Revenue | $2,550,624 | $2,404,886 | $3,665,059 |
| Expenses | $3,037,204 | $3,214,703 | $3,219,079 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $84,270 | $46,912 | $57,292 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL WOOD | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARK OSTER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE WOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | — |
| BROOKS BURTON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| VANESSA WHEELER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023, Windermere Real Estate offices throughout the Western U.S. engaged in significant community support during the holiday season. The Windermere Group One office in Central Washington continued their "Under Cover Elves" program, which has operated since 2010, providing holiday gifts to deserving local families facing financial hardship, including homeless families and those affected by job layoffs. School counselors assisted in identifying families in need.
Windermere Foundation Brings Cheer, Laughter, and Basic Needs in the FinalContact Information
Address: 1151 Fairview Ave N Ste 105, Seattle, WA 98109-4402
Phone: 206-527-3801
Website: www.windermere.com/foundation
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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