Gorder Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 81-3857085 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$459K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$17.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,041.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $201,811 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $50,569 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $50,518 |
| Equal Justice Works | Washington DC, DC | Further the organization's charitable goals | $41,892 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $25,122 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $15,193 |
| St Francis House | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $5,240 |
| Art With Heart (Childhaven) | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $5,088 |
| Recovery Cafe | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $5,088 |
| Coyote Central | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $5,041 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $5,030 |
| Ace Mentor Program | Edmonds, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Sawhorse Revolution | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $5,000 |
| The Tubman Center for Health & Freedom | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,700 |
| Northaven Senior Living | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,590 |
| Evergreen State College Foundation | Olympia, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,500 |
| Lakeside School | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,500 |
| L'arche - Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,500 |
| L'arche Noah Sealth of Seattle | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,500 |
| Seattle Country Day School | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $2,500 |
| King County Bar Foundation | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,500 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,500 |
| Seattle's Chinatown International District | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,500 |
| Food Lifeline | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Islandwood | Bainbridge Island, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Rwanda Girls International | Medina, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| San Juan Community Foundation | Friday Harbor, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| San Juan Island Library | Friday Harbor, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Seattle Girls School | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Parish | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Teens in Public Service | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| The Bush School | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public Radio | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $500 |
| Northwest Choirs | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $500 |
| Old Dog Haven | Oak Harbor, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $500 |
| Artist Trust | Seattle, WA | Further the organization's charitable goals | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $458,632 | 39 |
| 2024 | $15,857 | 6 |
| 2023 | $368,003 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611979349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3857085
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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