Legal Foundation of Washington
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$26.2M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
63
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Legal Foundation of Washington?
Legal Foundation of Washington is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Northwest Justice Project ($18.0M), Endowment for Equal Justice ($3.9M), The Berwick Degel Family Foundation ($2.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $26.2M in grants to Legal Foundation of Washington between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Justice Project | $17,990,570 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Endowment for Equal Justice | $3,926,867 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Berwick Degel Family Foundation | $2,609,999 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Seattle Foundation | $763,000 | 17 | 2020–2024 |
| Perkins Coie Foundation | $548,280 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of King County | $175,500 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| Gates Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation | $37,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Fenwick Community Fund | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $13,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Cogan Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $5,558 | 1 | 2022 |
| Harriet Cheney Cowles Foundation | $4,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Dimmer Family Foundation | $550 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $5.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $555K.
What grants has Legal Foundation of Washington received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Berwick Degel Family Foundation | PROGRAM GRANTS | $540,000 |
| 2025 | The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Northwest Justice Project | Lawyer Programs | $4,069,034 |
| 2024 | Endowment for Equal Justice | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE | $1,136,732 |
| 2024 | The Berwick Degel Family Foundation | PROGRAM GRANTS | $353,333 |
| 2024 | Perkins Coie Foundation | THE CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND ENDOWMENT FOR EQUAL JUSTICE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Foundation | SUPPORT FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GENERAL PUBLIC | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Northwest Justice Project | SUPPORT FOR PRO-BONO LAWYER PROGRAMS | $3,481,523 |
| 2023 | The Berwick Degel Family Foundation | PROGRAM GRANTS | $333,333 |
| 2023 | Perkins Coie Foundation | THE CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE, GOLDMARK AWARD LUNCHEON 2024, 2023 GOLDMARK LUNCHON | $118,700 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Fenwick Community Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE $12,500 FOR THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, AND $12,500 FOR THE ENDOWMENT FOR EQUAL JUSTICE. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of King County | DESIGNATED GIFT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Northwest Justice Project | SUPPORT FOR PRO-BONO LAWYER PROGRAMS | $3,451,500 |
| 2022 | Endowment for Equal Justice | GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF CIVIL LEGAL AID | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | The Berwick Degel Family Foundation | PROGRAM GRANTS | $373,333 |
| 2022 | Perkins Coie Foundation | THE CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE, 2022 GOLDMARK LUNCHEON (VIRTUAL EVENT) | $110,000 |
| 2022 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Seattle Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND THE ENDOWMENT OF EQUAL JUSTICE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Cogan Family Foundation | Campaign For Equal Justice | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 63 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Legal Foundation of Washington?
Legal Foundation of Washington is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Northwest Justice Project ($18.0M), Endowment for Equal Justice ($3.9M), The Berwick Degel Family Foundation ($2.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $26.2M in grants to Legal Foundation of Washington between 2019–2025.
Who is Legal Foundation of Washington's largest funder?
Northwest Justice Project is the largest recorded funder of Legal Foundation of Washington, with $18.0M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Legal Foundation of Washington received?
IRS 990 filings record $26.2M in grants to Legal Foundation of Washington across 63 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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