The Satterberg Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1501066 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$42.6M
Organizations funded286
Typical grant$125,000
Total assets$430.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $160,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SARAH WALCZYK |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 - 2ND AVENUE EXTENSION S SUITE, 402, SEATTLE WA 98104 |
| Phone | 2064413045 |
| WWW.SATTERBERG.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.SATTERBERG.ORG |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.SATTERBERG.ORG |
| Restrictions | GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.SATTERBERB.ORG |
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
50% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Fdn | Washington, DC | Decolonizing wealth project non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 324,763 fmv: 1,033,234 | $1,033,231 |
| See Inc | Calabasas, CA | Trust based philanthropy project non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 324,763 fmv: 1,018,879 | $1,018,879 |
| Byrd Barr Place | Seattle, WA | Bipoc ed coalition non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 253,032 fmv: 995,916 | $995,916 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support the los angeles nonprofit community non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 227,738 fmv: 896,360 | $896,360 |
| Ncfp | Washington, DC | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 270,621 fmv: 849,019 | $849,019 |
| Compasspoint Nonprofit Service | Oakland, CA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 774,902 | $774,902 |
| Rainier Valley Corps | Seattle, WA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 774,902 | $774,902 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 764,136 | $764,136 |
| Social Justice Fund Nw | Seattle, WA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 764,136 | $764,136 |
| Southern Ca Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 162,397 fmv: 509,486 | $509,486 |
| Rural Development Initiatives | Coburg, OR | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Social Justice Fund Nw | Seattle, WA | Social justice league non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 126,531 fmv: 498,017 | $498,017 |
| Seattle Int'l Film Festival | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $440,000 |
| Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy | Washington, DC | Indigenous power & light fund: wa state activity | $300,000 |
| Northern Ca Grantmakers | San Francisco, CA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 84,782 fmv: 265,986 | $265,986 |
| Catalyst | San Diego, CA | General operating support non cash grant date: 01/31/2024 cost basis: 76,659 fmv: 259,293 | $259,293 |
| Philanthropy Nw | Seattle, WA | General operating support non cash grant date: 01/31/2024 cost basis: 76,659 fmv: 259,293 | $259,293 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 81,198 fmv: 258,333 | $258,333 |
| Catalyst | San Diego, CA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 81,198 fmv: 254,743 | $254,743 |
| Philanthropy Nw | Seattle, WA | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 81,198 fmv: 254,743 | $254,743 |
| Az Impact for Good | Phoenix, AZ | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Communities Rise | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Common Counsel Fdn | Oakland, CA | Movement for black lives non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 63,280 fmv: 249,067 | $249,067 |
| Seattle Public Schools | Seattle, WA | Es school literacy grant | $199,470 |
| Alliance San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Rainier Valley Corps | Seattle, WA | Fs: families of color, general operating support | $175,000 |
| Somali Family Services of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $175,000 |
| African Community Housing & Development | Seatac, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Africatown Community Land Trust | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Agriculture & Land-Based Training Assoc (Alba) | Salinas, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | Santa Cruz, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Black Education Strategy Roundtable | Federal Way, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Black Organizing Project | Oakland, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Byrd Barr Place | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Cadre | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Causa Justa | Oakland, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Center on Policy Initiatives | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy | Ventura, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Central Wa Justice for Our Neighbors | Ellensburg, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Charitable Ventures of Orange County | Newport Beach, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Children's Alliance | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Assoc | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Chinook Indian Nation | Bay Center, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Colectiva Legal Del Pueblo | Burien, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Coleman Advocates for Children & Youth | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Environmental Health Coalition | National City, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Front & Centered | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Global Perinatal Services | Federal Way, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Global to Local Health Initiative | Seatac, WA | General operating support, food innovation network | $160,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| LA Alliance for a New Economy | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| LA Raza Centro Legal | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Lavender Rights Project | Tacoma, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Logan Heights Community Dev | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Mason Co Host | Shelton, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Nile Sisters Development Initiative | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Open Doors for Multicultural Families | Kent, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Burien, WA | General operating support | $160,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 286 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,623,686 | 286 |
| 2023 | $45,489,723 | 407 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533209349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1501066
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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