Ninneweb Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 47-3065249 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$455K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
62% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Dance Theatre | Minneapolis, MN | Support ballet school . | $75,000 |
| Kupeke Ahupuaa | Kaunakakai, HI | Support protection of cultural resources and restoration of native ecosystems. | $60,000 |
| Friends of Cooper Island | Seattle, WA | Support Arctic Guillemot research. | $35,000 |
| Create | Eugene, OR | Support building sustainable future coping with water food fuel shortages. | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School | Santa Barbara, CA | Support scholarship fund. | $30,000 |
| Bureau of Fearless Ideas | Seattle, WA | Support writing and storytelling programs. | $25,000 |
| Molokai Land Trust | Kanakakau, HI | Support land preservation. | $25,000 |
| Molokai Arts Center | Kualapun, HI | Support enrichment Molokai community by way of art. | $25,000 |
| Documentaries Seattle | Renton, WA | Support Dante Marioni documentary film production. | $25,000 |
| Hugo House | Seattle, WA | Support literary arts organization operations. | $25,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Support Opportunity Program and SEF Internships. | $20,000 |
| Didi Hirsch | Culver City, CA | Support mental health services. | $10,010 |
| Advocates for the West | Boise, ID | Support protecting sensitive and iconic species from governmental neglect and industry contempt. | $10,000 |
| NW African American Museum | Seattle, WA | Support Black history art and culture. | $10,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Support Halio Ahmed Maie Scholarship. | $10,000 |
| Bertschi School | Seattle, WA | Support Bertschi Fund to fulfill programming needs. | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat | Honolulu, HI | Support local news organization. | $10,000 |
| Legal Voice | Seattle, WA | Support laws for positive change in womens lives. | $5,150 |
| Hawaii Alliance Progressive Action | Kapaa, HI | Support community valuing aina and people over profit. | $2,602 |
| Hawaii Peoples Fund | Honolulu, HI | Support grassroots social change. | $2,575 |
| Knkx | Tacoma, WA | Support local journalism. | $2,500 |
| Molokai Community Health Center | Kaunakakai, HI | Support community kitchen space. | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | Support local journalism. | $1,200 |
| Kuow | Seattle, WA | Support local journalism. | $1,000 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | Support independent local journalism. | $1,000 |
| Molokai History Project | Kaunakakai, HI | Support preserving and showcasing cultural heritage of Molokai. | $1,000 |
| Moanas Hula Halau | Kaunakakai, HI | Support hula study and performance. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $455,037 | 27 |
| 2023 | $272,300 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502069349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3065249
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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