Apex Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellevue, Washington · EIN 91-1950397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.7M
Organizations funded202
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$184.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | Seattle, WA | Health promotion and medical research | $750,000 |
| Jed Foundation | New York, NY | Mental health | $750,000 |
| Pima Air & Space Museum | Tucson, AZ | Arts, culture, and history | $300,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | Arts, culture, and history | $300,000 |
| Jed Foundation | New York, NY | Mental health | $250,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Arlington, TX | Arts, culture, and history | $250,000 |
| National Aviation Hall of Fame | Dayton, OH | Arts, culture, and history | $200,000 |
| Northwest Maritime Center | Port Townsend, WA | Education and youth support | $125,000 |
| Aopa Foundation | Frederick, MD | Education and youth support | $100,000 |
| Congressional Medal of Honor Society | Mt Pleasant, SC | Arts, culture, and history | $100,000 |
| Kering Foundation | New York, NY | Community support | $100,000 |
| Whim W'him | Seattle, WA | Arts, culture, and history | $100,000 |
| Jed Foundation | New York, NY | Mental health | $75,000 |
| Museum of Flight | Seattle, WA | Arts, culture, and history | $75,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education and youth support | $65,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | Health promotion and medical research | $60,000 |
| Newcastle University | Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK | Health promotion and medical research | $56,497 |
| Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH | Health promotion and medical research | $55,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Asheville, NC | Community support | $50,000 |
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | Advocacy and public policy | $50,000 |
| Drama League | New York, NY | Arts, culture, and history | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Arts, culture, and history | $50,000 |
| Kering Foundation | New York, NY | Community support | $50,000 |
| Monash University | Clayton, AS | Health promotion and medical research | $50,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Association | Seattle, WA | Arts, culture, and history | $50,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Advocacy and public policy | $50,000 |
| Planes of Fame Air Museum | Chino, CA | Arts, culture, and history | $50,000 |
| YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County | Seattle, WA | Education and youth support | $50,000 |
| Genethon | Evry, FR | Health promotion and medical research | $44,674 |
| Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH | Health promotion and medical research | $40,000 |
| Genethon | Evry, FR | Health promotion and medical research | $35,281 |
| Peps | Seattle, WA | Education and youth support | $35,000 |
| Genethon | Evry, FR | Health promotion and medical research | $34,965 |
| Caterina's Club | Anaheim, CA | Education and youth support | $26,500 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Seattle, WA | Health promotion and medical research | $25,000 |
| Aurelia Institute | Cambridge, MA | Arts, culture, and history | $25,000 |
| Behind the Badge Foundation | Redmond, WA | First responders and veterans | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue | Bellevue, WA | Mental health | $25,000 |
| Bungie Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Education and youth support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Diabesity Institute | Seattle, WA | Health promotion and medical research | $25,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | Olympia, WA | Advocacy and public policy | $25,000 |
| Heritage Flight Museum | Burlington, WA | Arts, culture, and history | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Advocacy and public policy | $25,000 |
| Jed Foundation | New York, NY | Mental health | $25,000 |
| National Air and Space Museum | Washington, DC | Arts, culture, and history | $25,000 |
| Northwest Organization for Animal Help | Stanwood, WA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Association | Seattle, WA | Arts, culture, and history | $25,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | Pebble Beach, CA | Education and youth support | $25,000 |
| Pediatric Interim Care Center | Kent, WA | Health promotion and medical research | $25,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Advocacy and public policy | $25,000 |
| Pima Air & Space Museum | Tucson, AZ | Arts, culture, and history | $25,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Seattle, WA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Bellevue, WA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Community support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Humane | Bellevue, WA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Shawnigan Lake School | Shawnigan Lake, CA | Education and youth support | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Community support | $25,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Education and youth support | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 202 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,707,914 | 202 |
| 2023 | $6,116,422 | 198 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104148
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1950397
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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