Dickey Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1961319 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$123K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$204K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Matthews YMCA | Seattle, WA | Sports/Education | $51,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Civil liberties/education | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Seattle, WA | Civil liberties/education | $15,000 |
| Sama Seattle Sacred Music and Art | Seattle, WA | Cultural preservation | $10,000 |
| Short Mt Sanctuary | Liberty, TN | Conservation and preservation | $7,500 |
| Wilderness Awareness School | Duvall, WA | Conservation and education | $6,000 |
| Nopal & Mesquite Sacred Pathways | Austin, TX | Conservation and preservation | $5,000 |
| Kuow | Seattle, WA | Music/Education | $3,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Education | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Conservation and preservation | $2,000 |
| Kbcs - Public Radio | Bellevue, WA | Global music/education | $1,500 |
| Vashon Maury Food Bank | Vashon, WA | Food security | $1,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Conservation and preservation | $1,000 |
| Cascade Pbs | Seattle, WA | Public television | $1,000 |
| Arte Noir | Seattle, WA | Art/Education | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $150,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $204,800 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641599349100724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1961319
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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