Ordinary People Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellevue, Washington · EIN 91-2014376 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$224K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
42% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sightline Institute | Seattle, WA | Environmental Protection | $30,000 |
| Clean Energy Transition Institute | Seattle, WA | Reducing Fossil Fuel Emissions | $30,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | Law Enforcement | $30,000 |
| Heartland Fund | Baltimore, MD | Rural Community Building | $25,000 |
| Represent Us Education Fund | Boston, MA | Democracy Building | $25,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA | Forest Preservation | $20,000 |
| Fuse Innovation Fund | Seattle, WA | Communications Infrastructure | $20,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | Voter Education | $20,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundations | New York, NY | Addressing Global Warming | $15,000 |
| The Urbanist Fund | Seattle, WA | Education the public about the benefits of urbanism | $5,000 |
| Fairvote Washington Foundation | Bothell, WA | Education about voting methods | $2,000 |
| Fannie and John Hertz Foundation | Pleasanton, CA | Post-graduate education | $1,000 |
| 350 Seattle | Seattle, WA | Averting Climate Disaster | $1,000 |
| Cascade Bicycle Club | Seattle, WA | Transportation policy | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $140,500 | 12 |
| 2022 | $127,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523229349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2014376
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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