Henry M Jackson Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 52-1313011 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$568K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$16.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MAURA SULLIVAN PROGRAM OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1450, SEATTLE WA 98101 |
| Phone | 2066828565 |
| Form and materials | STRATEGIC INITIATIVES GRANTS ($10K+): APPLICANTS SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT (LOI), AND AFTER REVIEW MAY BE INVITED FOR A FULL PROPOSAL, WHICH INCLUDES: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, GOALS/OUTCOMES, AND PLANS FOR EVALUATION; IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND BUDGET; DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT; IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER. OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (LESS THAN $10K): LOI WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION; DETAILS ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECT; AND A PROJECT BUDGET. APPLICANTS CAN USE THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM OR SEND MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | STRATEGIC INITIATIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS QUARTERLY: JANUARY 1, APRIL 1, JULY 1, AND OCTOBER 1. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MUST SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS OF LEADERSHIP, ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS AND/OR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EDUCATION. SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITY GRANT FUNDS FOCUS ON GROUPS OPERATING IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON, IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S PRIORITIES AND TO HONOR SENATOR JACKSON'S TIES TO EVERETT, WASHINGTON. APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN THE UNITED STATES AND REGISTERED AS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO COVER OPERATING DEFICITS OR FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. |
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
32% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom House | Washington, DC | General operating support to further its mission to expand and defend freedom globally | $250,000 |
| The Council on Strategic Risks | Washington, DC | General operating support grant to the center for climate & security | $50,000 |
| Human Rights First | New York, NY | Strengthening the implementation of global magnitsky sanctions program | $40,000 |
| University of Wa - Evans School | Seattle, WA | Nextgen summer policy intensive: expanding the leadership pipeline program | $30,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | The seattle times climate lab | $30,000 |
| University of Wa Jackson School of Inl Studies | Seattle, WA | Center for human rights - support for russian, east european & central asian studies program - paid 12/2024 | $30,000 |
| University of Wa Jackson School of Inl Studies | Seattle, WA | Center for human rights - support for russian, east european & central asian studies program - paid 9/2025 | $30,000 |
| University of Wa Jackson School of Inl Studies | Seattle, WA | Center for human rights student support | $22,000 |
| University of Wa | Seattle, WA | Jackson munro public service fellowships 2025-2026 | $15,000 |
| University of Wa - Evans School | Seattle, WA | Jackson graduate fellowships in environmental policy & natural resource management in the 2025-2026 academic year | $12,500 |
| Free Russia Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $7,500 |
| North Cascades Institute | Sedro Woolley, NY | To support youth leadership adventures in summer of 2025 | $5,000 |
| National Civic League of Colorado | Denver, CO | Civic genius - to support two pilot deliberative town halls in wa state | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Land Trust | Port Townsend, WA | To support the climate ambassador program | $5,000 |
| Association for Collective Community Engagement on Safety and Security | Lynnwood, WA | To support the building bridges project leadership academy for 2024-2025 | $5,000 |
| Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County | Seattle, WA | To support the decarbonize affordable housing now program | $5,000 |
| Association for Collective Community Engagement on Safety and Security | Lynnwood, WA | To support the building bridges project leadership academy 2025-2026 | $5,000 |
| Glacier Peak Institute | Darrington, WA | Scholarship funds for summer 2025 programming | $5,000 |
| Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County | Seattle, WA | To support sustainable buildings initiative | $5,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History | New York, NY | To support the exhibition examining the human rights aspects fo the cold war | $3,000 |
| Common Ground Foundation - Civic Genius | Fairport, NY | To support bringing the south african delegation to the US to share experiences with conflict resolution | $2,500 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | Seattle, WA | To support the student leadership board's annual kick off event | $2,500 |
| Rainier Institute for Foreign Affairs | Mercer Island, WA | To support research expenses for the project analyzing china's high-altitude electromagnetic pulse weapons and their impact on US nuclear… | $2,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Trail Association | Sedro Woolley, WA | To support operations and volunteer needs | $1,000 |
| The Center for Women & Democracy | Seattle, WA | To support the leadership institute at bellevue college | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | The seattle times climate lab support | $30,000 |
| University of Wa Jackson School of Inl Studies | Seattle, WA | Support the center of human rights' efforts | $22,000 |
| University of Wa | Seattle, WA | Jackson munro public service fellowships 2026-2027 | $15,000 |
| University of Wa - Evans School | Seattle, WA | Jackson graduate fellowships in environmental policy & natural resource management in the 2026-2027 academic year | $12,500 |
| Adopt a Stream Foundation | Everett, WA | Sustainable ecosystem lab | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $568,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $274,650 | 24 |
| 2022 | $245,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349102411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1313011
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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