Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHobart, Washington · EIN 93-1218806 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Empowerment | Portland, OR | Support for several latin american/se asian/african initiatives focusing on energy and power needs, agricultural, health and community… | $230,000 |
| Uw Tacoma - Ppsv Grant Supporting Madfis Research | Seattle, WA | Partners in prevention of school violence project, evolving into the violence prevention and transformation research collaborative… | $150,000 |
| Project 41 - Kenya Safetap Pilot Project Safe Water Initiative | Redding, CA | Safetap - a water filtration project in kenya and the democratic republic of the congo | $120,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation (Intestinal Membrane Oxygenator (Imo Aqualung Project) | Portland, OR | Support advanced critical medical research at center for regenerative medicine, center infrastructure/lab and product innovation. | $100,000 |
| Psu Foundation | Portland, OR | Sponsor (8) 2024 engineering degree scholarships. | $80,000 |
| Special Hope Network | Bellevue, WA | Support for families of children with intellectual disabilities. | $80,000 |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders (Safsf) | Santa Barbara, CA | Support of film documentary and the safsf annual forum. | $75,000 |
| Act for Congo | Monroe, WA | Relief for victims of violence and internal displacement in the form of providing basic needs, skills development and community development… | $50,000 |
| New Covenant Missions | Coeur Dalane, ID | Africa sub-sahara, sahel and ethiopia social benefit programs and humanitarian relief including assistance with basic living necessities. | $23,000 |
| Pacific Nw Tribal Lending (Formerly Lummi - Cdfi) | Bellingham, WA | Support for program development to accompany linvestment loan. | $20,000 |
| The Backstage Foundation | Monroe, WA | Support for operations benefitting gifted young dancers who face financial challenges in continuing their dance education. | $20,000 |
| Safe Crossings Foundation | Seattle, WA | Funds for child & family grieving support. | $20,000 |
| Ruby's Rainbow | Austin, TX | Support employment of a program coordinator and general funds for operations that provide after-school programs for teens. | $10,000 |
| Skate Like a Girl | Seattle, WA | Support for inclusive skateboarding programs for marginalized youth. | $10,000 |
The return also lists 38 grants to individuals ($67,735). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohsu Foundation (Ethiopia Pph Initiative) | Portland, OR | Support for evaluation of a novel and effective treatment to reduce maternal mortality due to postpartum hemorrhage. | $120,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,055,735 | 54 |
| 2023 | $1,813,709 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101242
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1218806
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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