Funders / Washington

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Washington

221 foundations have made 3,778 grants to museums and historical organizations in Washington, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 88 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

221

Funders

3,778

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

496

Organizations in category

  1. Humanities Washington — 26 grants to 25 organizations, median $10,000, largest $15,000. That is 26% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Artsfund — 144 grants to 83 organizations, median $22,500, largest $269,100. That is 10% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The Kinsman Foundation — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $40,000. That is 42% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  4. Greater Tacoma Community Foundation — 108 grants to 8 organizations, median $3,000, largest $413,000. That is 5% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Forest Foundation — 17 grants to 5 organizations, median $15,000, largest $100,000. That is 9% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  6. Seattle Foundation — 374 grants to 26 organizations, median $5,000, largest $1,100,000. That is 2% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. First Nations Development Institute — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $300,000. That is 14% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. The Baker Foundation — 7 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,500, largest $20,000. That is 11% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  9. Sequoia Foundation — 16 grants to 5 organizations, median $70,000, largest $150,000. That is 8% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  10. Bainbridge Community Foundation — 22 grants to 5 organizations, median $44,750, largest $100,525. That is 7% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Washington, out of 221 on record.

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