Original Art Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 99-0445726 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$274K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.7M
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 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
26% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Tennis & Education Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Seattle Colleges Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| University District Food Bank | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Education | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Invested | Renton, WA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Artist Trust | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Opensecrets | Washington, DC | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Progressive Animal Welfare Society | Lynnwood, WA | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Refugee Artisan Initiative | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Seattle Theatre Group | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare | Seattle, WA | General operating funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349104503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0445726
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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