Whatley Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 26-6700524 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$127K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$1,951
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WHATLEY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 8300 HILLSIDE DR E, SEATTLE WA 98112 |
| Phone | 2063281420 |
| Form and materials | IN ADDITION TO LISTING CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, ALSO NEED TO SUBMIT PROOF OF IRS EXEMPTION SHOWING IRC 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITH A PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS OF 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2). |
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
70% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Social service | $20,000 |
| Uplift Foundation | Upper Mariboro, MD | Social service | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Wildlife conservation worldwide | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Waterfront | Seattle, WA | Social service | $9,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Social service | $5,700 |
| Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | Social service | $5,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Social service | $5,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Seattle, WA | Social service | $5,000 |
| Teleios | Seattle, WA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Global Partnerships | Seattle, WA | Social service | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Social service | $3,000 |
| Overflow Foundation | Aiken, SC | Social service | $3,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Social service | $2,500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Social services | $2,500 |
| Washington Women's Foundation | Seattle, WA | Social service | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City | Cathedral City, CA | Social service | $2,500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Social service | $2,000 |
| Malala Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Social service | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Social service | $2,000 |
| Resolve Foundation | Lansing, IL | Social service | $2,000 |
| Westminster School | Atlanta, GA | Education | $1,951 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Education | $1,500 |
| Food on Foot | West Hollywood, CA | Social service | $1,280 |
| Friends of Madison Park | Lakewood, OH | Environmental conservation | $1,030 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Education | $1,000 |
| Epiphany School | Seattle, WA | Education | $1,000 |
| Equality Now | New York, NY | Social service | $1,000 |
| Lakeside School | Seattle, WA | Social service | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Social service | $1,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Education | $1,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Social service | $1,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | San Francisco, CA | Rights of women & girls by supporting gender equality movements | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Social service | $1,000 |
| Living Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Social service | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Social service | $1,000 |
| Seattle Garden Club | Seattle, WA | Environmental conservation | $750 |
| Active Minds | Washington, DC | Social service | $500 |
| The Boston Foundation | Boston, MA | Social service | $500 |
| Making Headway Foundation Inc | Chappaqua, NY | Social service | $500 |
| Princeton Women's Network | Princeton, NJ | Social service | $500 |
| Kids' Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Social service | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,661 | 41 |
| 2023 | $100,836 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349102409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6700524
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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