Sequoia Foundation
Historical FunderTacoma, Washington · EIN 91-1178052 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1250 PACIFIC AVENUE SUITE 870, TACOMA WA 98402 |
| Phone | 2536271634 |
| GRANTS@GRANTMAKERCONSULTANTS.COM | |
| Form and materials | GO TO WWW.SEQUOIAFOUND.ORG WEBSITE, LOG IN OR CREATE ACCOUNT, AND THEN SUBMIT A "LETTER OF INQUIRY" THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS. |
| Deadlines | GO TO WEBSITE, CLICK "ECOLOGICAL ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE", CLICK "APPLICATION TIMELINE" LINK |
| Restrictions | GO TO WEBSITE, CLICK "ECOLOGICAL ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE" THEN "ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS" |
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
4% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America's Automotive Trust | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $150,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Collaborative leadership project at the center for | $100,000 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2023 general operating support (annual) | $85,000 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support (annual) | $80,000 |
| Museum of Glass | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $70,000 |
| College Success Foundation - Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support (annual) | $50,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | Seattle, WA | Fye 8/2025 general operating support (annual) | $50,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support (annual) | $50,000 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $50,000 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $50,000 |
| Helping Hand House | Puyallup, WA | Cy 2023 general operating support | $40,000 |
| Grand Tacoma Cine Club | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $40,000 |
| United Way of Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | Creating possibilities together centennial campaign (3 of 3) | $35,000 |
| Forterra | Seattle, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $30,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $30,000 |
| Symphony Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Tacoma Schools | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $25,000 |
| The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $25,000 |
| Thrive International | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $25,000 |
| American Leadership Forum Tacomapierce County | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $20,000 |
| Artsfund | Seattle, WA | Cy 2023 general operating support - pierce county | $20,000 |
| Opera America Inc | New York, NY | Cy 2024 annual fund (annual) | $20,000 |
| Palmer Scholars | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $20,000 |
| Tacoma Opera | Tacoma, WA | Fye 5/2024 general operating support | $20,000 |
| Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2021-2025 economic development | $20,000 |
| Tacoma Youth Symphony Association | Tacoma, WA | Fye 5/2024 general operating support | $20,000 |
| The Coffee Oasis | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $20,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | 7/2023-6/2024 tacoma growth and development | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 community learning centers | $15,000 |
| YWCA Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Community House | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $15,000 |
| Barbara Jean Brown Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 2023 operation longthrust summer camp | $12,000 |
| AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| Amara | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 pierce county foster care programs | $10,000 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacoma Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | 2023 community resource connection center | $10,000 |
| Cjk Community Homes | Tacoma, WA | Fye 3/2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| Degrees of Change | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 act six local program support | $10,000 |
| Exodus Housing | Puyallup, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| Hilltop Artists | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| New Phoebe House Association | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Interim Care Center | Kent, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | Fye 6/2024 general operating support (annual) | $10,000 |
| Sound Outreach | Tacoma, WA | Fye 9/2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| Tacoma Housing Authority | Tacoma, WA | 2024 client support and empowerment | $10,000 |
| The Center for Dialog & Resolution | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $10,000 |
| Gig Harbor Now | Gig Harbor, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $10,000 |
| Sabala International Center | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $10,000 |
| The Edge Foundation | Seattle, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $10,000 |
| The Mustard Seed Project | Lakebay, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $10,000 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support | $7,500 |
| The Mockingbird Society | Seattle, WA | Cy 2024 pierce county mockingbird youth | $6,000 |
| Alchemy Skateboarding and Education | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support | $5,000 |
| Forest History Society Inc | Durham, NC | Cy 2024 general operating support (annual) | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Foundation Washington | Tacoma, WA | Fye 6/2024 general operating support (annual) | $5,000 |
| Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support (annual) | $5,000 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating support (annual) | $5,000 |
| Eastside Community Church | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $5,000 |
| Hearing Speech & Deafness Center | Seattle, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Historical Society | Tacoma, WA | Cy 2024 general operating | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Opera | Seattle, WA | Der ring des nibelungen support in honor and memory of annette B. weyerhaeuser | $100,000 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | Tacoma, WA | Imagine more capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | Tacoma, WA | Apcc facility renovation and expansion | $50,000 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | Tacoma, WA | Imagine more capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Tacoma, WA | Good neighbor village commons building | $50,000 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | Tacoma, WA | Imagine more capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center | Tacoma, WA | Cora whitley family center capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Friends of Lakewold Dba Lakewold Gardens | Lakewood, WA | Lakewold gardens carriage house rehabilitation and accessibility improvements | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center | Tacoma, WA | Healing headquarters: a campaign for rebuilding hope (1 of 2) | $25,000 |
| Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Century park at union station | $20,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | Seattle, WA | Fye 8/2026 general operating support (annual) | $10,000 |
| Tacoma Little Theatre | Tacoma, WA | Lobby & bathroom renovations (the flush campaign) | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,528,500 | 73 |
| 2023 | $1,553,000 | 74 |
| 2022 | $1,670,500 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621139349101422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1178052
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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