Larry Benaroya Family Foundation
Historical FunderMercer Island, Washington · EIN 20-3890382 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LARRY R BENAROYA |
|---|---|
| Address | 18300 CASCADE AVENUE 220, SEATTLE WA 98188 |
| Phone | 4254406700 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN PROPOSAL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE LARRY BENAROYA FAMILY FOUNDATION IS NARROWLY LIMITED IN SCOPE BOTH AS TO GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND TO PROGRAM SERVICES. |
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
22% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, WA | Unrestricted | $8,645,422 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $7,400,000 |
| Overlake Service League | Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bertschi Fund | Seattle, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Museum of Nw Art | Laconner, WA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Theatre Association | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for New American Media | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Filling the Gaps | Winlock, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater Tacoma Christian Laymen's Outreach | Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rose International Fund for Children | Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kline Galland | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,034,422 | 18 |
| 2024 | $11,470,570 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,579,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103187
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3890382
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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