The Bullitt Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-6027795 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$46.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,100 and $70,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxic-Free Future | Seattle, WA | To advocate for the elimination of toxics in the emerald corridor while promoting the use of safer alternative products and inherently… | $125,000 |
| Futurewise | Seattle, WA | For a general support exit grant. | $100,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action | Seattle, WA | Bullitt prize endowment | $100,000 |
| Verde | Portland, OR | To plan a clean materials campus campus in ne portland, oregon. for general support | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Harrison endowment at the evans school | $100,000 |
| Transportation Choices Coalition | Seattle, WA | To build organizational capacity and advocate for new revenue sources to support public transit. | $100,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council | Portland, OR | For general support. | $95,000 |
| Sightline Institute | Seattle, WA | For a general support exit grant. | $95,000 |
| 350 Seattle | Seattle, WA | As an exit grant for the activities of the amazon employees for climate justice program. | $90,000 |
| Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To leverage the strength of the labor-environmental alliance to achieve greenhouse gas reductions needed to meet state climate goals. | $80,000 |
| Renewable Northwest Project | Portland, OR | For general support. | $80,000 |
| Earthjustice | Seattle, WA | To support the northwest regional office whose attorneys provide free legal advice and representation. | $75,000 |
| Center for Sustainable Infrastructure | Olympia, WA | For general support. | $75,000 |
| Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition | Seattle, WA | General support grant | $70,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Pullman, WA | For continued support of the bread lab, a project of washington state university. | $60,000 |
| Institute for Washington's Future | Bellingham, WA | For general support. | $60,000 |
| Seattle Neighborhood Greenways | Seattle, WA | For general support. | $60,000 |
| Ecotrust | Portland, OR | To advance a climate resilient food system in oregon and washington. | $57,500 |
| Northwest Environmental Defense Center | Portland, OR | For continued advocacy to secure regulations and accountability that result in improved air quality and decarbonization benefits for… | $55,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | Reston, VA | To continue encouraging hospitals to reduce food waste, decrease meat purchases and provide plant-forward meals. | $50,000 |
| Climate Solutions | Seattle, WA | General support grant | $50,000 |
| Cascadia Policy Solutions (Wwf) | Washington, DC | To support the pacific coast collaborative a regional collaborative that has adopted a goal to reduce food waste. | $50,000 |
| Coalition of Communities of Color | Portland, OR | To partner with the city of portland and green building advocates to secure adoption and implementation of equitable residential building… | $50,000 |
| Spark Northwest | Seattle, WA | For general support. | $50,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Seattle, WA | For an exit grant to support the emerald alliance for people, nature and community. | $50,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators | Washington, DC | To organize regional collaboration for state legislators in washington and oregon in support of implementation of climate and energy policy. | $45,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | For general support. | $45,000 |
| 350 Pdx | Portland, OR | General support grant | $45,000 |
| Earthgen | Seattle, WA | For general support. | $40,000 |
| Breach Collective | Eugene, OR | For a two-year exit grant to oppose the ongoing operations and proposed expansion of the zenith oil terminal in portland. | $40,000 |
| Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility | Seattle, WA | To support the continued development of fund raising capacity, diversification of funding sources and system infrastructure. | $40,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | As an exit grant for the activities of the washington state chapter of the sierra club. | $40,000 |
| Investigatewest | Seattle, WA | For general support. | $35,000 |
| Citizens Utility Board | Portland, OR | For a general support exit grant to support strong implementation of the oregon climate action plan. | $35,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | To support bullitt center tours | $28,596 |
| Climate Solutions | Seattle, WA | General support grant | $25,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action | Seattle, WA | For general support. | $25,000 |
| Urban Sustainability Directors Network | Sanford, NC | For the usdn western regional meeting in portland. | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Matching grants | $5,000 |
| Washington Progress Fund | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $5,000 |
| Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $2,100 |
| Seattle Humane | Bellevue, WA | Matching grants | $1,922 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $1,440 |
| Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance | Northbend, WA | Matching grants | $1,093 |
| Community Day Center for Children | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $781 |
| Mercer Island Youth and Family Services | Mercer Island, WA | Matching grants | $618 |
| Highland Terrace PTA | Shoreline, WA | Matching grants | $600 |
| Kuow | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $549 |
| Pacific Public Media (Dba Knkx) | Tacoma, WA | Matching grants | $540 |
| Planned Parenthood | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $310 |
| Midland Elementary School | Tacoma, WA | Matching grants | $155 |
| Washington Conservation Action | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $150 |
| Climate Solutions | Seattle, WA | Matching grants | $150 |
| Olddog Haven | Oak Harbor, WA | Matching grants | $150 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($75,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Conservation Action | Seattle, WA | Bullitt prize endowment | $3,700,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School | Newark, NJ | Matching grants | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,441,654 | 58 |
| 2023 | $6,315,710 | 156 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512819349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6027795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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