Frederick Stearns Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-6449464 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER L CLARK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1945 YALE PL E, SEATTLE WA 98102 |
| Phone | 2066245244 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION AND REQUESTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club - King County | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $10,500 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education | Lewiston, ID | Further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Kuow Public Radio | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Further charitable goals | $3,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Further charitable goals | $3,000 |
| Bellarmine Preparatory Academy | Tacoma, WA | Further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Methow Conservancy | Winthrop, WA | Further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Uplift Northwest | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Wellspring Family Services | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Agc of Washington Education Foundation | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Rotary International Foundation | Kent, WA | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Seattle Rotary Service Foundation | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Think Together | Santa Ana, CA | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Peace Trees Vietnam | Seattle, WA | Further charitable goals | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $54,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512979349100831
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6449464
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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