Jean K Lafromboise Foundation
Invitation OnlyKirkland, Washington · EIN 91-1416209 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$645K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Greenlake | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | Medical care | $75,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Men's crew scholarship | $60,000 |
| American Red Cross | Seattle, WA | Disaster relief | $50,000 |
| Childhaven | Seattle, WA | Children welfare | $50,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Veteran support | $50,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Food banks | $25,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle, WA | Medical treatment & research | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Seattle, WA | Medical support | $25,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youth Care | Seattle, WA | Youth homelessness | $20,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | Homless shelter | $20,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation | Seattle, WA | Community support | $15,000 |
| Daughters of Cincinnati | New York, NY | Military stars | $10,000 |
| Fare Start | Seattle, WA | Culinary job training & placement | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Lymelight Foundation | Burlingame, CA | Lyme disease treatment | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Seatle, WA | Community support | $10,000 |
| Sound Generations | Seattle, WA | Senior services | $10,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Conservancy | $10,000 |
| Solid Ground | Seattle, WA | Poverty support | $10,000 |
| Pike Place Senior Center | Seattle, WA | Senior support | $10,000 |
| American Council of Trustees & Alum | Washington, DC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Northwest Kidney Centers | Lake Forest Park, WA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation | Tukwila, WA | Medical treatment & research | $5,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Hailey, ID | Land conservation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $645,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $750,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349105488
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1416209
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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