The Ticknor Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 82-0516610 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
100% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Orlando, FL | Transfer of assets to daf to close out foundation | $3,101,342 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Support mission of ending global hunger and poverty | $12,500 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | Salinas, CA | To promote program that provides nutritious staple foods and fresh produce to the needy | $7,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin | San Rafael, CA | Promote exempt activity - provide safety net services to those in need | $5,000 |
| The Access Fund | Boulder, CO | Promote exempt activity of recipient - to support climbing organizations and continue improving climbing access and stewardship in idaho &… | $4,000 |
| Awhs Falcon Foundation | San Anselmo, CA | To support organization that supports education programs | $3,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Promote exempt activity of recipient - to support the unrestricted scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Jila fund - to provide general support for the jila at the university of colorado boulder | $2,500 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | Promote exempt activity of recipient in support of their services | $1,000 |
| Marin Humane Society | Novato, CA | Promote exempt activity- programs and services for animal care/adoption | $1,000 |
| Lime Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | To promote programs for senior activity classes and turner arts initiative music and creative arts camps | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | To support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 21 grants to individuals ($81,280). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,223,622 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202403189349104115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0516610
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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