Mark Torrance Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1939909 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$820K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$22,500
Total assets$16.2M
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
26% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uw Foundation | Seattle, WA | Program support - social services | $250,000 |
| Makeway Foundation | Vancouver, CA | Program support - social services | $100,000 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | Program support - social services | $100,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Seattle, WA | Program support - social services | $82,500 |
| Islandwood | Bainbridge Island, WA | Program support - social services | $50,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Baltimore, MD | Program support - social services | $50,000 |
| San Juan Islands Museum of Art | Friday Harbor, WA | Program support - social services | $50,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | Program support - social services | $24,000 |
| Healthpoint | Renton, WA | Program support - social services | $22,500 |
| Treehouse Fund Inc | Seattle, WA | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| African Community Housing & Development | Renton, WA | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| Street Business School | Boulder, CO | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| Terracycle Global Foundation | Trenton, NJ | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| Seattle Children's Theater Association | Seattle, WA | Program support - social services | $7,500 |
| Mountain Climate Fund | Seattle, WA | Program support - social services | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Park PTA | Lake Forest Park, WA | Program support - social services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $820,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $689,950 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542619349100024
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1939909
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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