Karl Arthur Severson Foundation
Invitation OnlyShelton, Washington · EIN 47-4889087 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyc Junior Sail | Shelton, WA | Sponsor sailing programs | $10,000 |
| Ebf Saving Lives Worldwide | Olympia, WA | To cover mission trip | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($4,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $34,972 | 6 |
| 2023 | $52,148 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602679349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4889087
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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