Funders / Washington

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Washington

188 foundations have made 3,218 grants to arts and culture organizations in Washington, with a median grant of $17,382. At least 70 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

188

Funders

3,218

Grants

$17,382

Median grant

1080

Organizations in category

  1. Artsfund — 171 grants to 96 organizations, median $15,060, largest $56,440. That is 12% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Western States Arts Federation — 9 grants to 6 organizations, median $9,500, largest $74,000. That is 26% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Philanthropy Northwest — 40 grants to 33 organizations, median $25,000, largest $225,000. That is 8% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Potlatch Fund — 15 grants to 11 organizations, median $9,200, largest $18,000. That is 13% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Association of Tribal Archives Libraries and Museums — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $15,000, largest $49,800. That is 33% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Conru Foundation — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 15% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  7. Humanities Washington — 10 grants to 10 organizations, median $10,000, largest $15,000. That is 10% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Inatai Foundation — 27 grants to 22 organizations, median $225,000, largest $842,500. That is 5% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Latino Community Fund of Washington State — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,250, largest $58,400. That is 10% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Seattle Foundation — 271 grants to 51 organizations, median $10,000, largest $499,890. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Washington, out of 188 on record.

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