Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Washington

Foundation funding in Washington across 10 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Youth development programs — 241 funders, median grant $15,000
Museums and historical organizations — 236 funders, median grant $10,000
International relief and development organizations — 236 funders, median grant $25,000
Performing arts organizations — 223 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 204 funders, median grant $7,016
Arts and culture organizations — 194 funders, median grant $17,132
Community development organizations — 194 funders, median grant $39,625
Affordable housing organizations — 163 funders, median grant $15,000
Animal shelters and rescues — 151 funders, median grant $6,000
Youth sports leagues — 56 funders, median grant $5,000

Funders active across several causes

Artsfund — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Western States Arts Federation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Mariners Care — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Start It Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations.
Karmart for Kids Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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