East Seattle Foundation

EIN 91-2171978 · WA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in WA, IA, NY +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, East Seattle Foundation based in WA paid 39 grants totaling $493.6K to 32 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION, CRISTO REY SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL, and GARAGE A TEEN CAFE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,043,800
Giving (latest yr)
$493,600
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
32
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Washington Foundation$140,000
  • Cristo Rey Seattle High School$100,000
  • Garage a Teen Cafe$42,000
  • Young Women Empowered$40,000
  • Kindering$35,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$482,600 · 35 grants
  • Iowa$5,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$4,000 · 2 grants
  • Oregon$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (39)

Cristo Rey Seattle High School
Seattle, WA
Student Scholarships
$100,000
University of Washington Foundation
Seattle, WA
Uw Tacoma Student Affairs-flight
$88,000
University of Washington Foundation
Seattle, WA
Frazier Scholars Fund
$50,000
Garage a Teen Cafe
Issaquah, WA
2Yr Resilience Fund
$40,000
Young Women Empowered
Seattle, WA
2Yr Resilience Fund
$40,000
Rainier Athletes
Bellevue, WA
Benchmark of Quality & Impact Report
$35,000
Kindering
Bellevue, WA
Cherish Database
$25,000
Northwest Education Access
Seattle, WA
Sound Reengagement Collaborative
$25,000
Adoptee Mentoring Society
Seattle, WA
Emergency Relief - Budget Cuts
$10,000
Cocoon House
Everett, WA
Emergency Relief - Budget Cuts
$10,000
Kindering
Bellevue, WA
Emergency Relief - Budget Cuts
$10,000
The Service Board
Seattle, WA
Emergency Relief - Budget Cuts
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. East Seattle Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, East Seattle Foundation reported 39 itemized grants totaling $493.6K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION, CRISTO REY SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL, GARAGE A TEEN CAFE, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

East Seattle Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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