Sequoia Foundation

EIN 91-1178052 Β· WA

Typical grant ~$15K Funds in WA, NY, NH +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Sequoia Foundation based in WA paid 61 grants totaling $1.5M to 61 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $150K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included AMERICA'S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION, and TACOMA ARTS LIVE. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,829,696
Giving (latest yr)
$1,528,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
61
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
61
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • America's Automotive Trust$150,000
  • University of Washington Foundation$100,000
  • Tacoma Arts Live$85,000
  • Tacoma Art Museum$80,000
  • Museum of Glass$70,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$1,493,500 Β· 58 grants
  • New York$20,000 Β· 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$10,000 Β· 1 grant
  • North Carolina$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (61)

America's Automotive Trust
Tacoma, WA
Cy 2024 General Operating Support
$150,000
University of Washington Foundation
Seattle, WA
Collaborative Leadership Project at the Center for
$100,000
Tacoma Arts Live
Tacoma, WA
Cy 2023 General Operating Support (Annual)
$85,000
Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma, WA
Fye 6/2024 General Operating Support (Annual)
$80,000
Museum of Glass
Tacoma, WA
Fye 6/2024 General Operating Support
$70,000
College Success Foundation - Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Fye 6/2024 General Operating Support
$60,000
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
Fye 6/2024 General Operating Support (Annual)
$50,000
Seattle Symphony
Seattle, WA
Fye 8/2025 General Operating Support (Annual)
$50,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
Cy 2024 General Operating Support (Annual)
$50,000
Mary Bridge Children's Foundation
Tacoma, WA
Cy 2024 General Operating
$50,000
Virginia Mason Foundation
Tacoma, WA
Cy 2024 General Operating
$50,000
Grand Tacoma Cine Club
Tacoma, WA
Cy 2024 General Operating
$40,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Sequoia Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

Sequoia Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Sequoia Foundation reported 61 itemized grants totaling $1.5M. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $150K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include AMERICA'S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION, TACOMA ARTS LIVE, among 61 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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