Funders / Washington
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Washington
236 foundations have made 3,642 grants to museums and historical organizations in Washington, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 90 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
236
Funders
3,642
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
496
Organizations in category
Americas Automotive Trust — 16 grants to 2 organizations, median $69,001, largest $969,863. That is 100% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,500, largest $30,000. That is 67% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Driscoll Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $21,000, largest $100,000. That is 42% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
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.
Historic Seattle Preservation Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $113,602, largest $195,938. That is 46% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $250,000. That is 42% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
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 unsolicited applications.
Mabee Family Foundation Inc — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $2,750, largest $5,500. That is 44% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Beane Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $6,250, largest $13,000. That is 32% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Start It Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,500, largest $5,000. That is 32% of its Washington giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Washington, out of 236 on record.
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