Nordstrom-Seifert Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMedina, Washington · EIN 91-6516127 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$375K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
30% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Waterfront Park | Seattle, WA | Operating | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Operating | $36,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Operating | $25,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | Seattle, WA | Operating | $25,000 |
| Youth Eastside Services | Bellevue, WA | Operating | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Northwest | Seattle, WA | Operating | $20,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Operating | $15,000 |
| Bastyr University Development | Kenmore, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Children of the Valley | Mount Vernon, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Eagle Wings Disability Ministries | Marysville, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation | Wailuku, HI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | State Island, NY | Operating | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Operating | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Maui Christian Academy | Paia, HI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Operating | $7,000 |
| Densho | Seattle, WA | Operating | $5,000 |
| El Dorado Foundation Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Operating | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | Operating | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Operating | $5,000 |
| Treehouse for Kids | Seattle, WA | Operating | $5,000 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | Sultan, WA | Operating | $2,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies | Chevy Chase, MD | Operating | $2,000 |
| Classical King | Seattle, WA | Operating | $2,000 |
| Backpack Meals for Kids | Newcastle, WA | Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $334,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $305,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601739349100555
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6516127
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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