Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 47-5654237 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$678K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5Th Avenue Theatre Association | Seattle, WA | General support | $115,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Seattle, WA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Seattle, WA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Agros International | Seattle, WA | General support | $50,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of Seattle Area | Seattle, WA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Jubliee Women's Center | Seattle, WA | Purchase and renovation of the maxwell house; remaining funds for general purposes | $50,000 |
| Seattle University Fund | Seattle, WA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Jesuits West | Los Gatos, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Water 1St International | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Devon Preparatory School | Devon, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Chief Seattle Club | Seattle, WA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Shirts Across America | Seattle, WA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| State Leadership Project | Raleigh, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Common Power Future | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| USA West Province Society of Jesus | Los Gatos, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ventures | Seattle, WA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Northwest Literacy Foundation | Seattle, WA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $677,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $887,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349101573
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5654237
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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