How much funding does Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant?

Eligible applicants: Agencies and churches in the Seattle/King County area.

Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant

Kawabe Memorial Fund

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Agencies and churches in the Seattle/King County area

Geography

The Kawabe Memorial Fund typically supports community-based organizations in the greater Seattle area with budgets of $5 million or less.

Other requirements

Grant requests for specific programs are encouraged but requests for general operating support will be considered.
Grants from the Kawabe Memorial Fund are 1 year in duration.

Overview

The Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on low-income children, families, and seniors, primarily in the Seattle/King County area. Applications are accepted for general operating support and specific programs, with grant requests encouraged. The fund also offers capital grants to churches and scholarships for teachers and clergy, with most grants lasting one year. Note that proposals must be submitted by the second Friday of March, June, or September.

NOTE: Proposals must be received by the due dates noted. Applications to the Kawabe Memorial Fund are due the second Friday in March, June or September.
Foundation Mission
The Kawabe Memorial Fund supports general operations and programs of nonprofit agencies devoted to the care of low-income children, families and seniors. The Fund also provides a few capital grants to churches as well as scholarships to support teachers and the clergy. With the exception of the Seward scholarships, most grants are awarded to agencies and churches in the Seattle/King County Area.

Eligibility

Most grants are awarded to agencies and churches in the Seattle/King County area.Grant requests for specific programs are encouraged but requests for general operating support will be considered.Grants from the Kawabe Memorial Fund are 1 year in duration.The Kawabe Memorial Fund typically supports community-based organizations in the greater Seattle area with budgets of $5 million or less.

What Kawabe Memorial Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 67
Total given: $289K
Median grant: $5,000
Range: $500–$10K

By dollars: Washington 78%, Oregon 6%, Alaska 5%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA; Federal Way, WA.
78% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.