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444 S Foundation is a private trust based in BELLEVUE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is G James Roush. It holds total assets of $45.8M. Annual income is reported at $22M. Total assets have grown from $27M in 2011 to $45.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and Alaska. According to available records, 444 S Foundation has made 138 grants totaling $10.7M, with a median grant of $73K. The foundation has distributed between $2.3M and $5.9M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.9M distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $410K, with an average award of $78K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Alaska, California, which account for 42% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$45K
Average Grant
$62K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
444 S Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 138 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, AK, CA.
444 S Foundation has distributed a total of $10.7M across 138 grants. The median grant size is $73K, with an average of $78K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $410K.
444 S Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
444 S Foundation is headquartered in BELLEVUE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James N Sheldon | TRUSTEE | $37K | $0 | $37K |
| William Morgan Roush | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia Ann Wayburn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Corrie Yackulic | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$45.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$45.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
138
Total Giving
$10.7M
Average Grant
$78K
Median Grant
$73K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilderness SocietyENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $261K | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Reston, VA | $190K | 2023 |
| Makeway FoundationENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Vancouver | $155K | 2023 |
| Winter Wildlands AllianceENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Boise, ID | $145K | 2023 |
| Cpaws YukonENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Whitehorse | $130K | 2023 |
| Native MovementENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Fairbanks, AK | $125K | 2023 |
| Resources Legacy FundENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Sacramento, CA | $120K | 2023 |
| The Alaska Center Education FundENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Anchorage, AK | $115K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Trustees For AlaskaENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Anchorage, AK | $100K | 2023 |
| The Partnership ProjectENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Northern Alaska Environmental CenterENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Fairbanks, AK | $75K | 2023 |
| Advocates For The WestENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Boise, ID | $75K | 2023 |
| Ecojustice Canada SocietyENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Vancouver | $75K | 2023 |
| Endangered Species CoalitionENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| West Coast Environmental Law Research FoundationENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Vancouver | $75K | 2023 |
| Alaska Wilderness LeagueENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $70K | 2023 |
| Round River Conservation StudiesENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $50K | 2023 |
| Yukon Conservation SocietyENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Whitehorse | $50K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Wildearth GuardiansENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Santa Fe, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| Nature CanadaENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Ottawa | $45K | 2023 |
| Wilderness WorkshopENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Carbondale, CO | $45K | 2023 |
| Environment America Research & Policy CenterENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Denver, CO | $40K | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon TrustENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Flagstaff, AZ | $35K | 2023 |
| WildsightENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Kimberly | $35K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Institute For New EconomicsENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Victoria | $30K | 2023 |
| Native American Rights FundENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Anchorage, AK | $25K | 2023 |
| National Audubon SocietyENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Silvix ResourcesENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Makeway Foundation - Donor Advised FundENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Vancouver | $410K | 2022 |