47Th Avenue Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellevue, Washington · EIN 84-6884500 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$22,500
Total assets$60M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,082 and $33,125.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Museum of Flight | Seattle, WA | Endowment/General operating | $300,000 |
| Kindering | Bellevue, WA | General operating | $255,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Scholarships, recipients chosen by university | $230,031 |
| Clooney Foundation for Justice | New York, NY | General operating | $100,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Seattle, WA | Breakfast matching gift | $65,000 |
| St Monica Catholic School | Mercer Island, WA | General operating/ table sponsorship | $53,095 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound | Bellevue, WA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | Event sponsorship/ general operating | $47,000 |
| Country Village Day School | Mercer Island, WA | Staff retention | $42,150 |
| Alliance for Education | Seattle, WA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Boyer Children's Clinic | Seattle, WA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Program for Early Parent Support | Seattle, WA | General operating | $33,333 |
| The Service Board | Seattle, WA | General operating/ leadership development | $33,125 |
| Belong Partners | Seattle, WA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Families of Color Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Hamlin Robinson School | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Hope Central | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wa | Auburn, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Justice for Girls | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Open Arms Perinatal Services | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Rainier Athletes | Bellevue, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Route 21 | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ruby Room | Renton, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Encompass Northwest | North Bend, WA | General operating | $22,500 |
| Akin | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Associated Recreation Council | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Bellevue Boys and Girls Club | Bellevue, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Center for Children & Youth Justice | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Denise Louie Education Center | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Grassroot Projects | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center | Redmond, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Sports in Schools | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Toys for Kids | Kirkland, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Maple Valley, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| White Center Community Development | Seattle, WA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Nw Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating/ conference sponsorship | $12,082 |
| Empower Youth Network | Carnation, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Holy Rosary School | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mentoring Urban Students & Teens | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| No More Under | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Parent Trust for Wa Children | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sammamish Animal Sanctuary | Renton, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Westside Baby | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Z Girls Foundation | Bellevue, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community School of West Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Louise Parish School | Bellevue, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Feels Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Villa Comunitaria | Seattle, WA | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,938,316 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,238,919 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511329349103926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-6884500
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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