Independent Colleges of Washington
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
67
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Independent Colleges of Washington?
Independent Colleges of Washington is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Gates Foundation ($904K), The Wollenberg Foundation ($375K), Pemco Foundation Inc ($370K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Independent Colleges of Washington between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | $903,639 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Wollenberg Foundation | $375,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Pemco Foundation Inc | $370,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Council of Independent Colleges | $296,221 | 9 | 2019–2025 |
| The Teagle Foundation | $125,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2 | $125,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | $102,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Wm Kilworth Fdn TW | $79,400 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Anderson Foundation | $70,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Seattle Foundation | $56,798 | 12 | 2020–2024 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $45,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Moccasin Lake Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Seattle-Sonoran Foundation | $19,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| NADA Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Avista Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2019) to $608K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $231K.
What grants has Independent Colleges of Washington received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pemco Foundation Inc | DONATION | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Council of Independent Colleges | GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS | $52,971 |
| 2025 | The Norcliffe Foundation | THE NORCLIFFE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $22,500 |
| 2025 | Wm Kilworth Fdn TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,700 |
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Anderson Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Avista Foundation | Transfer Pathways Fund | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gates Foundation | WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS | $142,523 |
| 2024 | The Wollenberg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Pemco Foundation Inc | DONATION | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Council of Independent Colleges | GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS | $44,500 |
| 2024 | The Teagle Foundation | Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts initiative | $23,000 |
| 2024 | Wm Kilworth Fdn TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,700 |
| 2024 | The Norcliffe Foundation | THE NORCLIFFE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $20,000 |
| 2024 | BNSF Railway Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Anderson Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Seattle-Sonoran Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,591 |
| 2023 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $170,112 |
| 2023 | The Wollenberg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Teagle Foundation | Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts initiative | $52,500 |
| 2023 | Council of Independent Colleges | GRANT TO STATE COUNCILS | $43,500 |
| 2023 | The Norcliffe Foundation | THE NORCLIFFE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Wm Kilworth Fdn TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $18,000 |
| 2023 | Anderson Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle-Sonoran Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 67 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Independent Colleges of Washington?
Independent Colleges of Washington is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Gates Foundation ($904K), The Wollenberg Foundation ($375K), Pemco Foundation Inc ($370K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Independent Colleges of Washington between 2019–2025.
Who is Independent Colleges of Washington's largest funder?
Gates Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Independent Colleges of Washington, with $904K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Independent Colleges of Washington received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Independent Colleges of Washington across 67 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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