Scan Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 68-0537904 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$35.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 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
44% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $518,983 |
| Center for Sustainable Infrastructure | Olympia, WA | 2024 grant award | $110,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | 2024 grant award | $100,000 |
| Furturewise Courban | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $79,552 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | 2024 grant award | $62,615 |
| Museum of Danish America | Elk Horn, IA | 2024 grant award | $59,000 |
| National Nordic Museum | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $50,000 |
| Nordic Northwest | Portland, OR | 2024 grant award | $50,000 |
| City of Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | 2024 grant award | $45,000 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation | New York, NY | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| National Foundation for Danish America | Hoffman Estates, IL | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | Portland, OR | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| Rebild National Park Society | Hoffman Estates, IL | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| Northwest Danish Association | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $21,000 |
| American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst | New York, NY | 2024 grant award | $10,000 |
| Climate Solutions | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $10,000 |
| New Impact | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Waterfront Park | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Historical Society of Seattle and King County | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Seattle Architecture Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Historylink | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $4,500 |
| Danish American Heritage Society | Elk Horn, IA | 2024 grant award | $3,000 |
| Vashon Repertory Theatre | Vashon, WA | 2024 grant award | $2,500 |
| California Art & Nature Museum | Solvang, CA | 2024 grant award | $2,000 |
| Wilding Museum | Solvang, CA | 2024 grant award | $2,000 |
| Earthcorps West Seattle Fauntleroy | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $1,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $500 |
| Birds Connect Seattle | Seattle, WA | 2024 grant award | $310 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,261,960 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,232,826 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349102757
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0537904
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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