Seattle-Sonoran Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-2010842 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$390K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS W PHILLIPS |
|---|---|
| Address | 11025 E HONEY MESQUITE DR, SCOTTSDALE AZ 852623265 |
| Phone | 2063994455 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORMS. SUBMIT INQUIRY BY MAIL. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewu Foundation | Cheney, WA | Molly phillips fund | $60,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Fdn | Seattle, WA | General program support | $15,000 |
| Alexandria House | Los Angeles, CA | General program support | $12,500 |
| School on Wheels | Ventura, CA | General program support | $12,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget S | Seattle, WA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General program support | $10,000 |
| Freshwater Trust | Portland, OR | General program support | $10,000 |
| Global Partnerships | Seattle, WA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids | Santa Monica, CA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Kid Works | Santa Ana, CA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Opal Community Land Trust | Eastsound, WA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Priceless Puppy Rescue Corp | Chino Hills, CA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Purposeful Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General program support | $10,000 |
| Washington Junior Golf Assn | Fircrest, WA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | Ketchum, ID | General program support | $10,000 |
| Reclaim Project | Spokane, WA | General program support | $7,500 |
| Nami Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | General program support | $7,000 |
| Univ of Washingtonharborview | Seattle, WA | General program support | $6,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Concern for the Girl Child | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Earth Corps | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| El Centro de LA Raza | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Fare Start | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Inland Nw Golf Foundation (First Te | Spokane Valley, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Roland griffiths fd | $5,000 |
| Leadership Tomorrow | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fd | Eugene, OR | General program support | $5,000 |
| Northwest Mothers Milk Bank | Tigard, OR | General program support | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action | Manhattan Beach, CA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gnhaik | Seattle, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | General program support | $5,000 |
| St George's School Annual Fund | Spokane, WA | General program support | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation | Ketchum, ID | General program support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General program support | $5,000 |
| Bike Works | Seattle, WA | General program support | $3,000 |
| Coyote Central | Seattle, WA | General program support | $3,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | San Francisco, CA | General program support | $3,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Assn | Washington, DC | General program support | $3,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Golf Association | Tacoma, WA | General program support | $3,000 |
| Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation | Seattle, WA | General program support | $3,000 |
| Transitional Resources | Seattle, WA | General program support | $3,000 |
| University District Food Bank | Seattle, WA | General program support | $3,000 |
| Cascadia Art Museum | Edmonds, WA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Companis | Seattle, WA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Kcts-9 Public Television | Seattle, WA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Kuow Public Radio 949 Fm | Seattle, WA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Skyline Grizzlies Alumni Assoc | Idaho Falls, ID | General program support | $2,500 |
| Spokane Art School | Spokane, WA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Washington Trails Assn | Seattle, WA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | General program support | $2,000 |
| Independent Colleges of Washington | Seattle, WA | General program support | $2,000 |
| Kjzz Public Radio | Tempe, AZ | General program support | $2,000 |
| Knkx Public Radio | Seattle, WA | General program support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390,000 | 57 |
| 2023 | $330,000 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103560
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2010842
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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