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Also known as: C/O CLARK NUBER PS
Ken Birdwell Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $147.2M. Annual income is reported at $158.5M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Ken Birdwell Foundation has made 845 grants totaling $38.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $3.2M in 2020 to $12.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $16.8M distributed across 402 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $500K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 147 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, PR, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Ken Birdwell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 845 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WA, PR.
Ken Birdwell Foundation has distributed a total of $38.2M across 845 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $500K.
Ken Birdwell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ken Birdwell Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Engel | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $172K | $30K | $202K |
| Ken Davis | BOARD SECRETARY | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Keith Vernon | ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Kenneth Jon Birdwell | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Spadoni | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$19M
Total Assets
$100M
Fair Market Value
$100M
Net Worth
$98.3M
Grants Paid
$14M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$3.3M
Distribution Amount
$5M
Total: $66.9M
Total Grants
845
Total Giving
$38.2M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
147
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| VenturesCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: TRANSITION: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CHANGE & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CONSULTANT | Seattle, WA | $167K | 2023 |
| UtopiaCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Kent, WA | $155K | 2023 |
| ZenoCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: GRANTMAKING, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MANAGER MURDOCK MATCH | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Decolonizing Wealth ProjectPHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT | Detroit, MI | $500K |
| 2023 |
| Center For Habitat ReconstructionPHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT | Aguas Buenas, PR | $448K | 2023 |
| Coaliucionde CoalicionesPHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT | Ponce, PR | $448K | 2023 |
| Sembrando SentidoPHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT | San Juan, PR | $448K | 2023 |
| Eastside Arts AllianceCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: SALARY INCREASES AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, AND HR - DENTAL AND INCREASED BENEFITS COSTS | Oakland, CA | $278K | 2023 |
| First GraduateCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: CAPACITY BUILDING - STAFF AND DEVELOPMENT | San Francisco, CA | $253K | 2023 |
| La CocinaCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE: SALESFORCE IMPROVEMENTS, COLA ADJUSTMENTS, HR SOFTWARE & MORE | San Francisco, CA | $226K | 2023 |
| Southeast Seattle Education CoalitionCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND RESEARCH, SABBATICAL SUPPORT, AND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR | Seattle, WA | $224K | 2023 |
| Korean Community Center Of The East BayCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: BOARD/GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING | San Leandro, CA | $195K | 2023 |
| Emergency Feeding ProgramCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: WAREHOUSE/OFFICE EQUIPMENT/RETREAT, AND STAFF RAISES | Renton, WA | $177K | 2023 |
| Safe Futures Youth CenterCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT | Seattle, WA | $173K | 2023 |
| Urban TilthCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: STAFFING: MANAGEMENT TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS, & SPANISH LANGUAGE APP | Richmond, CA | $169K | 2023 |
| The Latina CenterCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY (CONTINUED), COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY (CONTINUED), AND OPERATIONS CAPACITY (CONTINUED) | Richmond, CA | $167K | 2023 |
| Congolese Integration NetworkCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: MAISHA: IMMIGRATION LEGAL SUPPORT, RESEARCH & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | Seatac, WA | $167K | 2023 |
| Planting JusticeCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: TRAINING: UNIVERSITY OF CA DAVIS AQUAPONICS TRAINING FOR LOCAL LEADERS | Oakland, CA | $167K | 2023 |
| Got GreenCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: POWERFUL STRUCTURE & VISIONARY STRATEGY | Seattle, WA | $167K | 2023 |
| East Oakland Boxing AssociationCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: STAFF COMPENSATION: SALARY SUPPORT FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, PROGRAM ASSISTANT, & BOXING COACH | Oakland, CA | $166K | 2023 |
| Pogo ParkCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: CAMPAIGN FOR POGO PARK | Richmond, CA | $166K | 2023 |
| MissseyincCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT | Oakland, CA | $166K | 2023 |
| Young Women Empowered (Y-We)CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: LEADERSHIP TRANSITION CAPACITY BUILDING | Seattle, WA | $166K | 2023 |
| Community PassagewaysCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: EXECUTIVE STAFFING: SR. HR DIRECTOR EXTENSION & NEW COO | Seattle, WA | $165K | 2023 |
| Ukrainian Community Center Of WaCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER (2ND YEAR) | Renton, WA | $160K | 2023 |
| East African Community ServicesCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: BUILDING EXECUTIVE & BOARD CAPACITY | Seattle, WA | $160K | 2023 |
| Village Community Resource CenterCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: EQUITABLE PAY, SALESFORCE CUSTOMIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING | Brentwood, CA | $154K | 2023 |
| Mindful Life ProjectCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: SR. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AND TALENT & CULTURE SPECIALIST | Richmond, CA | $154K | 2023 |
| Glover Empowermentoring Program (Gem)CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: EARN INCOME STRATEGY | Kent, WA | $150K | 2023 |
| Sound OutreachCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: AUDIT & TAX RETURN, SOURDOUGH STARTER PART 2: PROOFING THE DOUGH, AND GRANT STAFF & CLIENT DEVELOPMENT | Tacoma, WA | $144K | 2023 |
| Center For Empowering Refugees & ImmigrantsCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: STRENGTHENING EQUITY ACROSS EMPLOYEES (TRAINING AND HR MANUAL REVIEW), A NEW HOME FOR CERI (INCREASED RENT COSTS), AND STRENGTHENING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $144K | 2023 |
| Old Skool CafeCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT, AND PR & INFLUENCER DINNER | San Francisco, CA | $142K | 2023 |
| NiadCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: STAFFING: PART-TIME EXHIBITIONS ASSISTANT AND GRANT PROGRAM DEVELOPER SALARY | Richmond, CA | $134K | 2023 |
| Intercultural Children & Family ServicesCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY | Renton, WA | $130K | 2023 |
| Tenderloin Museum (Uptown Tenderloin)CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND RESOURCE GENERATING: NEW STAFF POSITION | San Francisco, CA | $129K | 2023 |
| Homeless Children'S NetworkCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: GRANT WRITER STAFFING | San Francisco, CA | $127K | 2023 |
| Korean Community CenterCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: EXECUTIVE STAFF: MANAGER OF PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNICATIONS SALARY | San Leandro, CA | $124K | 2023 |
| Street Level Health ProjectCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: FINANCE DIRECTOR | Oakland, CA | $119K | 2023 |
| FeestCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: AUDIT SUPPORT AND SABBATICALS | Seattle, WA | $117K | 2023 |
| Asian Women'S ShelterCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: GRANT WRITER & ADMIN | San Francisco, CA | $116K | 2023 |
| Para Los Ninos De HighlineCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST, LIFT MAINTENANCE AND YOUTH ORGANIZER | Burien, WA | $113K | 2023 |
| Partner In EmploymentCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING | Seatac, WA | $110K | 2023 |
| Yes Nature To NeighborhoodsCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: LEADERSHIP STAFFING: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS SALARY | Richmond, CA | $107K | 2023 |
| Open Door LegalCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SALARY | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| East Bay Community FoundationPHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Somali Health BoardCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: FINANCIAL DIRECTOR + ANNUAL AUDIT | Tukwila, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Food RunnersCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: STAFF DEVELOPMENT: SALARY FOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR & GRANT MANAGER | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Msk SolutionsCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SALARY | Vallejo, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Sustainable SolanoCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, STRENGTHENING FISCAL OPERATIONS, EMERGING SELF-MANAGING ORGANIZATION | Vallejo, CA | $99K | 2023 |
| Choose 180CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR: MARKETING MANAGER | Burien, WA | $96K | 2023 |
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