The Gunnar and Ruth Lie Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellevue, Washington · EIN 91-2090480 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$202K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$47.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $100,000.
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.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | To assist org. in carrying out charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | To assist org. in carrying out charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Tulare Bethel Church | Tulare, CA | To assist org. in carrying out charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $2,451,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,401,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622029349100427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2090480
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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