Bernier Mccaw Foundation
Invitation OnlyMedina, Washington · EIN 83-2091267 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.5M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
14% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubman Center for Health & Freedom | Seattle, WA | Ashay | $666,666 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Seattle, WA | Wa na wari general operating support | $503,500 |
| Independent Sector | Washington, DC | Center on excellence for the nonprofit workforce | $500,000 |
| 350 Seattle | Seattle, WA | Seattle king county african american reparations committee | $400,000 |
| Sacred Land Collective | Auburn, WA | General operating support | $400,000 |
| The Who We Are Project | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $400,000 |
| YWCA of Seattlekingsnohomish County | Seattle, WA | Strategic direction initiatives | $333,333 |
| Byrd Barr Place | Seattle, WA | Bipoc ed coalition now known as ile kimoyo | $200,000 |
| Davidson College Annual Fund | Davidson, NC | Thelma adair pavilion at the george lawrence abernethy library | $200,000 |
| Renton Regional Community Foundation | Renton, WA | Capacity building | $200,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Support of gynecologic research and cancer equity | $175,000 |
| Africatown Community Land Trust | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Washington Community Alliance | Bellingham, WA | Building to last campaign | $100,000 |
| Cierra Sisters | Renton, WA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Native Action Network | Seattle, WA | Native women's leadership forum | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Times Community Impact Fund | Seattle, WA | Investigative journalism fund | $50,000 |
| King County Sexual Assault Resource Center | Renton, WA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | Seattle, WA | Economic recovery and reconciliation alliance with respect campaign | $25,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | Bellevue, WA | Uncork the night sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | Bellevue, WA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Youth Services America | Washington, DC | Guides.vote general operating support | $20,000 |
| Business Impact Nw | Tukwila, WA | Intentionalist buy black card | $15,000 |
| Estelita's Library | Seattle, WA | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Philanos | Ellicott City, MD | National conference sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Social Venture Partners | Seattle, WA | Statewide capacity collaborative membership | $7,500 |
| Yakima Valley Community Foundation | Yakima, WA | 2025 central washington conference for the greater good | $7,500 |
| Northwest Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2025 forum sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Northwest Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2026 forum sponsorship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,498,499 | 28 |
| 2024 | $4,725,999 | 20 |
| 2023 | $3,741,334 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349101791
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2091267
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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