East Seattle Foundation
Invitation OnlyMercer Island, Washington · EIN 91-2171978 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$494K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
10% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Seattle High School | Seattle, WA | Student scholarships | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Uw tacoma student affairs-flight | $88,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Frazier scholars fund | $50,000 |
| Garage a Teen Cafe | Issaquah, WA | 2Yr resilience fund | $40,000 |
| Young Women Empowered | Seattle, WA | 2Yr resilience fund | $40,000 |
| Rainier Athletes | Bellevue, WA | Benchmark of quality & impact report | $35,000 |
| Kindering | Bellevue, WA | Cherish database | $25,000 |
| Northwest Education Access | Seattle, WA | Sound reengagement collaborative | $25,000 |
| Cocoon House | Everett, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10,000 |
| Eileen & Callie's Place | Kent, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10,000 |
| The Service Board | Seattle, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10,000 |
| Kindering | Bellevue, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10,000 |
| Adoptee Mentoring Society | Seattle, WA | Emergency relief - budget cuts | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Washington flood relief | $5,000 |
| United Indians of All Tribes Fdn | Seattle, WA | Day of vision eye kit | $2,600 |
| Adoptee Mentoring Society | Seattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Supp Fd | New York, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Garage a Teen Cafe | Issaquah, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Brotherhood & sisterhood initiative | $2,000 |
| Emdometriosis Foundation of America | New York, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | Nicu | $2,000 |
| Empowering Strides | Everett, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| United Indians of All Tribes Fdn | Seattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Success cohorts | $2,000 |
| Washington Water Trust | Seattle, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Northwest Womens Milk Bank | Portland, OR | General operations | $2,000 |
| Atlas Assistance Dogs | Bellevue, WA | General operations | $1,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Empowering youth gala | $1,000 |
| Pongo Poetry Project | Edmonds, WA | Poetry in motion | $1,000 |
| Camp Korey | Mount Vernon, WA | Prescription laughter | $1,000 |
| Empower Youth Network | Carnation, WA | Heart of the valley gala | $1,000 |
| Path With Art | Seattle, WA | Art for all ball | $1,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Old Dog Haven | Oak Harbor, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Jubilee Women's Center | Seattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Catholic Comm Svcs of Western Wa | Seattle, WA | New bethlehem program | $500 |
| 350 Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
| Belong Partners | Seattle, WA | General operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $493,600 | 39 |
| 2024 | $402,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $270,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2171978
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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