Jku Foundation

EIN 91-1702219 · WA · NTEE S50Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in WA, GA, PA +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Jku Foundation based in WA paid 10 grants totaling $18K to 10 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $2K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included American Assoc for Cancer Research, Hopelink, and Northwest Harvest. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$326,688
Giving (latest yr)
$18,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
10
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • American Assoc for Cancer Research$2,000
  • Hopelink$2,000
  • Northwest Harvest$2,000
  • Seattle Humane Society$2,000
  • Seattle Public Library Foundation$2,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$11,500 · 6 grants
  • Georgia$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$1,500 · 1 grant
  • North Carolina$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (10)

Seattle Public Library Foundation
Seattle, WA
Community Service
$2,000
Seattle Humane Society
Bellevue, WA
Animal Welfare
$2,000
The Carter Center
Atlanta, GA
Poverty and Disaster Relief
$2,000
Northwest Harvest
Seattle, WA
Human Services
$2,000
American Assoc for Cancer Research
Philadelphia, PA
Human Services
$2,000
Hopelink
Redmond, WA
Human Services
$2,000
Woodland Park Zoo Foundation
Seattle, WA
Animal Welfare
$2,000
Seattle Animal Shelter
Seattle, WA
Animal Welfare
$1,500
SPCA of Texas
Dallas, TX
Animal Welfare
$1,500
Swim Across America
Charlotte, NC
Cancer Research
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Jku Foundation is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Jku Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $18K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $2K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include American Assoc for Cancer Research, Hopelink, Northwest Harvest, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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