Back Seat Foundation

EIN 88-3207238 Β· WA Β· NTEE T99

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.2K Funds in TX, IL, OH +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Back Seat Foundation based in WA paid 10 grants totaling $15.8K to 10 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $5K, with a median of $1.2K. Its largest recipients included TEXAS FLOOD RELIEF, OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL, and THE RIVER- RIVER CHRISTMAS GIVING. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$24,511
Giving (latest yr)
$15,781
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$1.2K
Recipients
10
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Texas Flood Relief$5,000
  • Opportunity International$3,000
  • The River- River Christmas Giving$2,000
  • Give Directly$1,200
  • Maf US$1,200

Where grants went

  • Texas$5,050 Β· 2 grants
  • Illinois$3,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Ohio$2,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Idaho$1,200 Β· 1 grant
  • New York$1,200 Β· 1 grant
  • Maryland$1,200 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (10)

Texas Flood Relief
Fredericksburg, TX
TX Flood Relief Project
$5,000
Opportunity International
Chicago, IL
Charitable Donation
$3,000
The River- River Christmas Giving
Toledo, OH
Charitable Holiday Donations
$2,000
Maf US
Nampa, ID
Missionary Support
$1,200
Give Directly
New York, NY
Charitable Donation
$1,200
Michael J Fox Foundation
Hagerstown, MD
Charitable Donation
$1,200
Community Benevolence
Spokane, WA
Support to Indigent Individuals
$1,000
Alzheimers Association
Nashville, TN
Charitable Donation
$631
Local Church
San Luis Obispo, CA
Charitable Support
$500
Malm Group
Kerrville, TX
Charitable Donation
$50

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Back Seat Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Back Seat Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 9 states.

In its most recent filing, Back Seat Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $15.8K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $5K (median $1.2K).

Recent recipients include TEXAS FLOOD RELIEF, OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL, THE RIVER- RIVER CHRISTMAS GIVING, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Back Seat Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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