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Bullitt Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. It holds total assets of $46.4M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. Total assets have decreased from $104.3M in 2011 to $46.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. The bullitt foundation paid $133,000 in 2021 for charitable activities primarily related to education.this includes a docent who give building tours to organizations who are interested in implementing some of the bullitt center features and to students for a general environmental education. In 2021 the docent conducted virtual reality tours as in person tours weren't possible. She works 15 hours per week for 750 hours a year. A technical marketing communications manager issues technical whitepapers on the major systems of the bullitt center and fields technical questions. He works 10 hours per week for 500 hours per year.an energy system expert educated investors and other building owners how to financially benefit from retrofitting their buildings to include some of the bullitt center features and drastically reduce their energy consumption. He works 10 hours per week for 500 hours per year. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Pacific Northwest, Emerald Corridor, Vancouver BC to Portland OR. According to available records, Bullitt Foundation has made 588 grants totaling $22.3M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $4.6M in 2021 to $6.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.4M distributed across 296 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 267 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Oregon, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$35K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 136 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The bullitt foundation paid $165,000 in 2020 for charitable activities primarily related to education.this includes a docent who gives building tours to organizations who are interested in implementing some of the bullitt center features and to students for a general environmental education. In 2020 the docent created a virtual reality tour as in person tours weren't possible. She works 15 hours per week for 750 hours a year.a technical marketing communications manager issues technical whitepapers on the major systems of the bullitt center and fields technical questions. He works 10 hours per week for 500 hours per year.an energy system expert educated investors and other building owners how to financially benefit from retrofitting their buildings to include some of the bullitt center features and drastically reduce their energy consumption. He works 10 hours per week for 500 hours per year.
Expenses: $165K
The bullitt foundation paid $133,000 in 2021 for charitable activities primarily related to education.this includes a docent who give building tours to organizations who are interested in implementing some of the bullitt center features and to students for a general environmental education. In 2021 the docent conducted virtual reality tours as in person tours weren't possible. She works 15 hours per week for 750 hours a year. A technical marketing communications manager issues technical whitepapers on the major systems of the bullitt center and fields technical questions. He works 10 hours per week for 500 hours per year.an energy system expert educated investors and other building owners how to financially benefit from retrofitting their buildings to include some of the bullitt center features and drastically reduce their energy consumption. He works 10 hours per week for 500 hours per year. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 588 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, DC.
Bullitt Foundation has distributed a total of $22.3M across 588 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M.
Bullitt Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE MAY 1 AND NOVEMBER 1.. Geographical restrictions - limited to the pacific northwest charitable field restrictions - limited to environmental general restrictions - awards will generally only be made to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Bullitt Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Hayes | CEO & CHAIR | $384K | $75K | $459K |
| Salley Anderson | CFO & TREASURER | $271K | $51K | $322K |
| Jessie Woolley-Wilson | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erim Gomez | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rob Pena | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rod Brown | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Graumlich | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harriet Bullitt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Schwer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rico Quirindongo | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard Frumkin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Edlen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$46.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$40.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
588
Total Giving
$22.3M
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
267
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Day NetworkSUPPORT FOR THE EARTH DAY NETWORK'S PLASTIC CAMPAIGN | Washington, DC | $1M | 2023 |
| Seattle FoundationTO SUPPORT THE SEATTLE TIMES' MULTI-YEAR INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS. | Seattle, WA | $150K | 2023 |
| Nw Energy CoalitionFOR CAPACITY SUPPORT TO HIRE A FULL-TIME DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER. | Seattle, WA | $135K | 2023 |
| Washington Evn CouncilFOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | Seattle, WA | $130K | 2023 |
| Seattle Parks FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $130K | 2023 |
| Washington Conservation ActionGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $125K | 2023 |
| Transportation Choice CoalitionGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Sustainable NorthwestTO DEVELOP AND ADVANCE WOOD PROCUREMENT POLICIES THAT RECOGNIZE AND REWARD RESPONSIBLE FOREST STEWARDSHIP. | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Oregon Environmental CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Portland, OR | $95K | 2023 |
| 350 SeattleGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $95K | 2023 |
| Bluegreen Alliance FoundationTO LEVERAGE THE STRENGTH OF THE LABOR-ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE TO ACHIEVE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS NEEDED TO MEET STATE CLIMATE GOALS. | Minneapolis, MN | $80K | 2023 |
| Renewable Northwest ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Portland, OR | $80K | 2023 |
| Capitol Hill Housing - Community RootsA 1:1 CHALLENGE MATCH | Seattle, WA | $80K | 2023 |
| Georgia Strait AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Vancouver | $75K | 2023 |
| Willamette RiverkeeperGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Portland, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Feed Seven GenerationsSUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS NATIVE YOUTH-LED PROJECT. | Enumclaw, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| FuturewiseGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Rivershed Society Of British ColumbiaFOR SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE LOWER FRASER ADAPTING FOR ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE NETWORK. | Coquitlam | $75K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeTO SUPPORT THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE WHOSE ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Watershed Watch Salmon SocietyIN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONNECTED WATERS CAMPAIGN. | Vancouver | $75K | 2023 |
| United Indians Of All TribesTO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING BY FUNDING A NEWLY DEVELOPED POSITION AT UIATF CALLED THE BERNIE WHITEBEAR LAND RESTORATION COORDINATOR. | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Duwamish River Cleanup CoalitionGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $70K | 2023 |
| Sound GenerationsTO EXPAND THEIR PROGRAMMING FOR EAST AFRICAN ELDERS FROM NE SEATTLE AND RAINIER BEACH WHO ATTEND THE RAINIER BEACH URBAN FARM AND WETLANDS | Seattle, WA | $66K | 2023 |
| Black Farmers CollectiveTO BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR WORK TO SUPPORT BLACK FARMERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY | Seattle, WA | $65K | 2023 |
| Somali Community Services Of SeattleSHARING INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PREVENT, MANAGE, AND RECOVER FROM HARM CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED DISASTERS. | Seattle, WA | $62K | 2023 |
| South Seattle EmeraldTO GROW THEIR CAPACITY BY CONTRACTING MORE FREELANCE REPORTERS WHO WILL SPECIFICALLY COVER COMMUNITY-CENTERED AND COMMUNITY-ROOTED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE STORIES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Center For Animal Law Studies At L&CTO ADDRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS CAUSED BY CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Oregon Physicians For Soc RespFOR CAPACITY SUPPORT TO HIRE A DEDICATED FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBER. | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Neighbors For Clean AirAS AN EXIT GRANT IN THE FORM OF GENERAL SUPPORT. | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| El Centro De La RazaTO CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO BEACON HILL RESIDENTS, PRIMARILY BIPOC, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF OIL-HEATING AND TO CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES THAT CAN SUPPORT FUTURE CONVERSIONS FROM OIL HEAT TO ELECTRICITY | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Seattle Neighborhood GreenwaysGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| ShunpikeTO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA INCLUDING LONG FORM VIDEOS, AUDIO VIGNETTES, AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DISPARATE WAYS IN WHICH COMMUNITIES ARE IMPACTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Washington State University FoundationFOR THE BREAD LAB | Pullman, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Environmental Coalition Of South SeattleTO ENGAGE THE LATINX IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE COMMUNITIES, TO CO-CREATE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS AND INTERESTS. | Seattle, WA | $55K | 2023 |
| Northwest Environmental Defense CenterFOR CONTINUED ADVOCACY TO SECURE REGULATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY THAT RESULT IN IMPROVED AIR QUALITY AND DECARBONIZATION BENEFITS FOR TRADITIONALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. | Portland, OR | $55K | 2023 |
| Bethany United Church Of ChristTO IDENTIFY CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY COMPETENT ORGANIZATIONS WITH FACILITIES IN BEACON HILL THAT CAN SERVE AS COMMUNITY CLIMATE RESILIENCY CENTERS | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| 350 PdxGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Climate SolutionsGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| International Living Future InstituteTO SHIFT INDUSTRY PRACTICES IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Kristina ChuBULLITT PRIZE AWARDEE | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Raincoast Conservation FoundationAN EXIT GRANT IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTINUED WORK TO CONSERVE FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT AND BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN THE LOWER FRASER RIVER AND ESTUARY. | Sidney | $50K | 2023 |
| ForterraGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Forest Stewardship CouncilAS AN EXIT GRANT FOR SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PACIFIC NORTHWEST PROGRAMS. | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Opal Environmental Justice OregonAS AN EXIT GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Resource MediaAS AN EXIT GRANT FOR COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT OF THE EMERALD ALLIANCE AND FOR BULLITT GRANTEES WORKING ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PRACTICES AND MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION. | Beaverton, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Ecojustice CanadaIN SUPPORT OF WORK IN THE VANCOUVER METROPOLITAN REGION, INCLUDING THE LOWER FRASER RIVER AND ESTUARY | Vancouver | $50K | 2023 |
| Disability Rights WaFOR BROAD PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ADVOCATE FOR AN EQUITABLE TRANSIT SYSTEM AND SAFE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN WASHINGTON STATE | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Housing Development Consortium Of SeattleTO LAUNCH ITS DECARBONIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOW PROGRAM THAT WILL SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS RETROFITS OF EXISTING SUBSIDIZED MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Seattle 2030 DistrictGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |