Guthrie Foundation

EIN 42-6070777 · WA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.7K Funds in WA, NM, IA +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Guthrie Foundation based in WA paid 12 grants totaling $36.7K to 12 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $7.7K, with a median of $2.7K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, and THISISHOUSTON. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$352,576
Giving (latest yr)
$36,729
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$2.7K
Recipients
12
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Iowa$7,743
  • Whidbey Island Center for the Arts$5,000
  • Thisishouston$4,000
  • Woodland Park Players$3,243
  • Argos a Shelter Dog Rescue Inc$2,750

Where grants went

  • Washington$15,243 · 6 grants
  • New Mexico$8,243 · 3 grants
  • Iowa$7,743 · 1 grant
  • Texas$4,000 · 1 grant
  • California$1,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
P.e. Mcclenahan Memorial Fund
$7,743
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
Langley, WA
Unrestricted Grant
$5,000
Thisishouston
Kingwood, TX
Unrestricted Grant
$4,000
Woodland Park Players
Seattle, WA
Unrestricted Grant
$3,243
Argos a Shelter Dog Rescue Inc
Albuquerque, NM
Unrestricted Grant
$2,750
Nmdog
Albuquerque, NM
Unrestricted Grant
$2,750
Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary
Santa Fe, NM
Unrestricted Grant
$2,743
Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Art
LA Connor, WA
Unrestricted Grant
$2,500
Planned Parenthood
Yakima, WA
Unrestricted Grant
$1,500
The Trevor Project
West Hollywood, CA
Unrestricted Grant
$1,500
Ballard Food Bank
Seattle, WA
Unrestricted Grant
$1,500
Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Mus
Bremerton, WA
Unrestricted Grant
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Guthrie 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, Guthrie Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $36.7K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $7.7K (median $2.7K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, THISISHOUSTON, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Guthrie 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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