The Foss Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1967549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$295K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $30,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amara | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $50,000 |
| Institute for System Biology | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $50,000 |
| Marys Place | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $40,000 |
| Medic One Foundation | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $30,000 |
| Ryther Child Center | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army - Seattle | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $10,000 |
| Teens in Public Service | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $10,000 |
| Northwest Childrens Foundation | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Parkview Services | Shoreline, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Seattle Police Foundation | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $4,000 |
| Bread of Life | Seattle, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $2,000 |
| Doctor's Wo Borders | New York, NY | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $2,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | Bellevue, WA | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $2,000 |
| St Bonaventrue Indian Mission & School | Thoreau, NM | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $2,000 |
| St Josheph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $2,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | To provide general support to the continued mission of the charity. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $242,900 | 22 |
| 2023 | $199,145 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641949349100479
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1967549
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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