Zero Waste Washington
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Zero Waste Washington?
Zero Waste Washington is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Liberty Hill Foundation ($575K), National Park Foundation ($400K), Seattle Foundation ($283K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Zero Waste Washington between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $575,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Park Foundation | $400,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Seattle Foundation | $283,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Satterberg Foundation Inc | $225,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $210,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The Bullitt Foundation | $175,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Washington State Microenterprise Association | $159,837 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $75,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Olson Family Foundation Inc | $65,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | $45,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sustainable Path Foundation | $35,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Coalition for High Performance Recycling | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Northwest Fund for the Environment | $8,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $5,350 | 1 | 2025 |
| Franz Bakery Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Creag Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | $415 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2019) to $649K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $390K.
What grants has Zero Waste Washington received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Park Foundation | PROTECT | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Liberty Hill Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Olson Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Coalition for High Performance Recycling | BUILDING GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON STATE THAT ALIGN WITH THE MISSION OF CHPR | $20,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $5,350 |
| 2024 | National Park Foundation | Protect | $200,000 |
| 2024 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $75,500 |
| 2024 | Liberty Hill Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Washington State Microenterprise Association | — | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Satterberg Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Olson Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sustainable Path Foundation | To support sustainability in the Puget Sound region | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Northwest Fund for the Environment | Plastics Coalition waste reduction policies | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Northwest Fund for the Environment | 2024 year-end fund for staff recognition | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Liberty Hill Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Washington State Microenterprise Association | — | $67,000 |
| 2023 | The Satterberg Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Climate Imperative Foundation | To support research, education and outreach about climate-friendly solid waste management | $50,000 |
| 2023 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Sixteen Thirty Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Sustainable Path Foundation | To support sustainability in the Puget Sound region. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Northwest Fund for the Environment | Plastics Coaltion waste reduction policies | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $500 |
| 2022 | Liberty Hill Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Bullitt Foundation | TO INCREASE FUNDRAISING CAPACITY. | $70,000 |
| 2022 | The Satterberg Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Zero Waste Washington?
Zero Waste Washington is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Liberty Hill Foundation ($575K), National Park Foundation ($400K), Seattle Foundation ($283K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Zero Waste Washington between 2019–2025.
Who is Zero Waste Washington's largest funder?
Liberty Hill Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Zero Waste Washington, with $575K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Zero Waste Washington received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Zero Waste Washington across 51 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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