Public charity · Seattle, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Seattle Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $62K
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 5182 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $204.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $204.4M | $62K | 11 |
| 2023 | $142.7M | $49K | 11 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Ed TaylorChair
- Kelley HallTreasurer
- Amy BanovichTrustee
- Amy CarterTrustee
- Ben DanielsonTrustee
- Colleen EchohawkTrustee
- Diana WhiteTrustee
- Donna MoodieTrustee
- Ed ThomasTrustee
- Janet LevingerTrustee
- Karla HorwitzTrustee
- Keri RhodesTrustee
- Larry EstradaTrustee
- Robin LienTrustee
- Trish Millines-DzikoTrustee
- Alesha WashingtonPresident & ceo
- Larry BuycksChief financial officer
- Mariel Turner-TamiyasuDir. strategic initiatives & sec.
- Michele Frix DassellExecutive vice president
- Mary RennekampChief philanthropy officer
- Kristine HermannsCio (thru 12/23), contractor
- Thuy Hua-LyHealthierhere cfo
- John KimHealthierhere ceo
- Sally GillisChief impact officer
- Marya GingreyChief equity & strategy officer
- Michael BrownExec-in-residence, comm ps
- Steve AndryszewskiManaging director, controller
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To provide general support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $15K |
| The Gideons International | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide general support | $11K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $10K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $10K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide general support | $1,000 |
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