Harnish Foundation
Invitation OnlyTukwila, Washington · EIN 38-3730146 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5M
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$99.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Bridge | Bigfork, MT | Family recruiter/parent coach/family recruiter/parent coach | $280,000 |
| Camp Korey | Mount Vernon, WA | Grow invoice - raise the paddle match, general operating funds | $250,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Seattleking County | Renton, WA | Veteran homes | $250,000 |
| Eastside Academy | Bellevue, WA | Housing program staff | $230,000 |
| Uplift Northwest | Seattle, WA | Capital campaign, fall fundraiser | $225,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School | Seattle, WA | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Summit Community Center | Mercer Isalnd, WA | Full-Time vocational development instructor & dept lead/full-time pre-employment instructors | $186,500 |
| Vine Maple Place | Maple Valley, WA | Children & youth program/child mental health specialist | $185,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Food pathways, job readiness @ echo glen | $175,000 |
| Landon's Legacy Foundation | Billings, MT | Playground | $150,000 |
| Outdoors for All | Seattle, WA | General operating | $150,000 |
| Nw School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Seattle, WA | Birth to three program director | $140,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Seattle, WA | Program support for veterans centers | $101,000 |
| Beacon Hill | Anchorage, AK | Careportal, family resource center, safe families for children | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Seattle | Seattle, WA | Teen program manager/k5 mentor salaries | $100,000 |
| Make a Wish Alaska & Washington | Seattle, WA | 5 wishes | $100,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Covington shelter | $100,000 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund | Oceanside, CA | Alaska, montana & wa general operating | $100,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Launch success program | $100,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Seattle, WA | Purchase of new vehicle | $100,000 |
| Love and Sonshine Ministries | Billings, MT | Pt case manager/ft house manager | $80,000 |
| Children's Center at Burke Gilman Gardens | Seattle, WA | Capital campaign for new facility | $75,000 |
| Community Homes | Bothell, WA | New home setup/caregiver | $75,000 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | 2024 operating support, van modification | $75,000 |
| New Phoebe House Association | Tacoma, WA | General operating/program manager salary | $75,000 |
| No More Under | Seattle, WA | Learn-To-Swim/Ft staff member | $75,000 |
| Next Chapter Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Case manager salary | $60,750 |
| Academy for Precision Learning | Seattle, WA | STEM instructor salary | $60,000 |
| Sibling Strong | Port Orchard, WA | King/Pierce county/counselor | $52,500 |
| Amara | Seattle, WA | Family support services program | $50,000 |
| Big Sky Bravery | Bozeman, MT | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Cancer Lifeline | Seattle, WA | No-Cost counseling program | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions | Seattle, WA | Team training | $50,000 |
| Dog Tag Buddies | Shepherd, MT | Veteran canine program | $50,000 |
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | Seattle, WA | North seattle home management | $50,000 |
| Family Law Casa | Tukwila, WA | 2024 advocate supervisor salary (2 of 3) | $50,000 |
| Literacy Source | Seattle, WA | Building futures campaign | $50,000 |
| Northwest Education Access | Seattle, WA | College prep/college success programs/program team salaries/gap scholarships | $50,000 |
| Nw Association for Blind Athletes | Vancouver, WA | Camp spark and sports outreach | $50,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Student sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Seattle Police Foundation | Seattle, WA | Victim support services/emergency safety planning, emdr counseling for sexual assault survivors | $50,000 |
| The Mockingbird Society | Seattle, WA | Analysis of youth program | $50,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters | Bozeman, MT | 2024 alumni engagement program | $50,000 |
| Summer Search | San Francisco, CA | Post-Secondary, career exploration program | $42,000 |
| Horses Spirit Healing | Billings, MT | Equine assisted service sessions | $40,000 |
| Thrive | Bozeman, MT | Partnership project program | $40,000 |
| Family Promise of Skagit Valley | Sedro Woolley, WA | Promise house down payment | $30,000 |
| Bacon Family Foundation | Medina, WA | Equipment campaign - bellevue fire foundation | $25,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Seattle, WA | Community resource hub | $25,000 |
| Bar X Project | Berlin, NJ | Matching donation for 2025 veteran camps | $25,000 |
| College Possible Washington | Seattle, WA | College prep and post-secondary programs | $25,000 |
| Puyallup Food Bank | Puyallup, WA | Navigation and partnerships program | $25,000 |
| Veterans Navigation Network | Billings, MT | Executive director salary | $25,000 |
| Community Leadership & Development Inc | Billings, MT | Phases 2 & 3 - hannah's house | $20,000 |
| Eileen & Callie's Place | Kent, WA | Mentor program manager position | $20,000 |
| Parkview Services | Lynnwood, WA | Community engagement programs | $20,000 |
| Valley Girls & Guys | Ravensdale, WA | 4 who dreams | $20,000 |
| Impact Montana | Helena, MT | Community platform | $17,000 |
| Gamers Outreach | Ann Arbor, MI | 3 go karts | $15,000 |
| Atwork | Bellevue, WA | Community inclusion, school-to-work, employment services | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Covington women's shelter | $900,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School | Seattle, WA | Capital campaign | $800,000 |
| Uplift Northwest | Seattle, WA | Capital campaign | $800,000 |
| Child Bridge | Bigfork, MT | Recruiters & coach | $560,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Adaptive home | $500,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Food pathways/job readiness | $350,000 |
| Nw School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing | Seattle, WA | Birth to three program | $306,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Maple Valley, WA | Child mental health specialist | $220,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Launch success program | $200,000 |
| Next Chapter Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Case manager salary | $121,500 |
| Canine Companions | Seattle, WA | Team training | $100,000 |
| Dog Tag Buddies | Shepherd, MT | Veteran canine program | $100,000 |
| Make a Wish Alaska & Washington | Seattle, WA | 10 washington wishes | $100,000 |
| Summer Search | Tukwila, WA | Post-Secondary/Career exploration | $84,000 |
| Seattle Police Foundation | Seattle, WA | Victim support services | $60,000 |
| Community Homes | Bothell, WA | New home caregiver | $50,000 |
| Valley Girls & Guys | Ravensdale, WA | 8 who dreams | $40,000 |
| Impact Montana | Helena, MT | Community platform | $18,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,989,750 | 80 |
| 2023 | $4,159,849 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105677
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3730146
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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