Louden Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 23-3021523 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Leopard Trust | Seattle, WA | No restrictions | $15,500 |
| Carbondale Clay Center | Carbondale, CO | No restrictions | $10,500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | No restrictions | $7,000 |
| Organization for Tropical Studies | Durham, NC | No restrictions | $6,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts Association | Denver, CO | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Earlham College | Richmond, IN | No restrictions | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | No restrictions | $1,500 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Bloomington, IN | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| University of Wyoming Nps Research | Laramie, WY | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Kawangware Children's Center | Seattle, WA | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Alexandria, VA | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Farm Wilderness Foundation | Plymouth, VT | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Cat Care Society | Lakewood, CO | No restrictions | $500 |
| Friends of the Earth | Washington, DC | No restrictions | $500 |
| National Speleological Society | Huntsville, AL | No restrictions | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Topeka, KS | No restrictions | $500 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | No restrictions | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | No restrictions | $500 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | Washington, DC | No restrictions | $500 |
| National Park Conservation Associat | Washington, DC | No restrictions | $400 |
The return also lists 20 grants to individuals ($28,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,200 | 45 |
| 2023 | $102,500 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600139349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3021523
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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