Deaf Spotlight
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$912K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Deaf Spotlight?
Deaf Spotlight is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Borealis Philanthropy ($240K), Inatai Foundation ($219K), The Ford Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $912K in grants to Deaf Spotlight between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borealis Philanthropy | $240,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Inatai Foundation | $218,798 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ford Foundation | $200,000 | 7 | 2022–2024 |
| Artsfund | $150,875 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Conru Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Seattle Peoples Fund | $23,500 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| Deaf Organizations Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $10,661 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $8,196 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lucky Seven Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Found | $50 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $341K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $53K.
What grants has Deaf Spotlight received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,320 |
| 2025 | The Conru Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Seattle Peoples Fund | DEAFBLIND LIVING HISTORY PROJECT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Seattle Peoples Fund | OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,510 |
| 2024 | Deaf Organizations Fund | Impact Grant | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,661 |
| 2024 | The Conru Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Norcliffe Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lucky Seven Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Peoples Fund | OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Borealis Philanthropy | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DEAF SPOTLIGHT | $240,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,910 |
| 2023 | The Conru Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Peoples Fund | OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Found | ARTS/CULTURE FOR THE DEAF PROGRAM | $50 |
| 2022 | Inatai Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $218,798 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $9,135 |
| 2022 | Seattle Peoples Fund | OPERATING | $4,500 |
| 2021 | Artsfund | WASHINGTON STATE COMMERCE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY RELIEF GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $8,196 |
| 2021 | Seattle Peoples Fund | OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Deaf Spotlight?
Deaf Spotlight is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Borealis Philanthropy ($240K), Inatai Foundation ($219K), The Ford Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $912K in grants to Deaf Spotlight between 2020–2025.
Who is Deaf Spotlight's largest funder?
Borealis Philanthropy is the largest recorded funder of Deaf Spotlight, with $240K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has Deaf Spotlight received?
IRS 990 filings record $912K in grants to Deaf Spotlight across 31 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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