The Starbucks Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1795425 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$17.3M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$175,000
Total assets$20.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $401,364.
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
80% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Boston, MA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $4,989,160 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Thriving communities & disaster response | $2,990,412 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1,100,000 |
| Junior Achievement Worldwide | Boston, MA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1,050,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1,000,000 |
| Vancouver Foundation | Vancouver, CA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $804,013 |
| Ripple Effect | New Albany, IN | Thriving communities & disaster response | $599,758 |
| Planet Water Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Thriving communities & disaster response | $469,300 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $448,000 |
| Care Inc | Atlanta, GA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $401,364 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Colorado Springs, CO | Thriving communities & disaster response | $350,000 |
| World Relief | Baltimore, MD | Thriving communities & disaster response | $330,000 |
| Mentor | Boston, MA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Bean Voyage | Wilmington, DE | Thriving communities & disaster response | $215,938 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $200,000 |
| Impactassets | Bethesda, MD | Thriving communities & disaster response | $200,000 |
| United Nations Foundation | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $200,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | Thriving communities & disaster response | $195,000 |
| Days for Girls International | Bellingham, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $175,000 |
| Friends of Forge | Miami, FL | Thriving communities & disaster response | $172,500 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $150,000 |
| Glasswing International | New York, NY | Thriving communities & disaster response | $144,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $135,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Thriving communities & disaster response | $125,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $100,000 |
| Wakami Foundation | Buffalo, MN | Thriving communities & disaster response | $100,000 |
| Wellspring Family Services | Seattle, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $100,000 |
| YWCA Seattle King Snohomish | Seattle, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $60,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $30,000 |
| Youthcare | Seattle, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $25,000 |
| Christel House International | Indianapolis, IN | Thriving communities & disaster response | $24,989 |
| Hello Neighbor | Pittsburgh, PA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Washington | Auburn, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $20,000 |
| The Asia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $20,000 |
| A Wider Circle | Kensington, MD | Thriving communities & disaster response | $15,000 |
| Deaf-Reach | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1,000,000 |
| City Year Inc | Boston, MA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1,000,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $500,000 |
| The Global Foodbanking Network | Chicago, IL | Thriving communities & disaster response | $350,000 |
| Mentor | Boston, MA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $250,000 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Thriving communities & disaster response | $212,625 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $200,000 |
| Vancouver Foundation | Vancouver, | Thriving communities & disaster response | $125,000 |
| Planet Water Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Thriving communities & disaster response | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Boston, MA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $87,500 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $60,000 |
| YWCA Seattle King Snohomish | Seattle, WA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $60,000 |
| Covenant House Greater Washington | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $15,000 |
| Deaf-Reach | Washington, DC | Thriving communities & disaster response | $15,000 |
| Friends of Forge | Miami, FL | Thriving communities & disaster response | $15,000 |
| A Wider Circle | Kensington, MD | Thriving communities & disaster response | $10,000 |
| Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico | Carolina, PR | Thriving communities & disaster response | $10,000 |
| Productores de Caf de Puerto Rico Inc (Procafe) | Adjuntas, PR | Thriving communities & disaster response | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,254,434 | 55 |
| 2023 | $23,584,031 | 99 |
| 2022 | $20,377,157 | 104 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632229349100543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1795425
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.