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Laird Norton Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. It holds total assets of $45.8M. Annual income is reported at $38M. Total assets have grown from $32.1M in 2011 to $45.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Honor and reflect the family's shared values through giving, and to engage the family in philanthropy as a platform for strengthening family connections. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2014 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Seattle, Washington. According to available records, Laird Norton Family Foundation has made 540 grants totaling $6M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $1.3M and $3M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 290 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 197 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Wisconsin, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Support for arts in education initiatives
Funding for climate change initiatives
Support for human services organizations
Support for watershed and water resources stewardship
Youth grantmaking program with rotating annual priorities
Honor and reflect the family's shared values through giving, and to engage the family in philanthropy as a platform for strengthening family connections. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 540 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, WI.
Laird Norton Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6M across 540 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K.
Laird Norton Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Does not fund grants to individuals, scholarships, endowments, capital campaigns, for-profit organizations, international organizations, religious institutions for religious purposes, publications, documentary films, or media projects.
Laird Norton Family Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Briggs | MANAGING DIRECTOR | $171K | $24K | $195K |
| Jill Gardner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andreas Ueland | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lindsay Hall Through June 2023 | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maryalice Parks | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chris Taylor | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Kuhlmann | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Kane | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Smyth Through June 2023 | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Tanase | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$45.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$44.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
540
Total Giving
$6M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
197
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcotrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT FOR WORK IN THE SE BLUFFLANDS REGION OF MINNESOTA | Saint Paul, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Arts ImpactGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Federal Way, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Valley Stewardship Network IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Viroqua, WI | $40K | 2023 |
| Truckee River Watershed CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Choose 180GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Burien, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Legal Counsel For Youth And ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| The Mockingbird SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Kinnickinnic River Land TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | River Falls, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Washington State Arts CommissionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSIONS CREATIVE START PROGRAMMING | Olympia, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Occidental Arts And Ecology CenterTO SUPPORT THE BRING BACK THE BEAVER CAMPAIGN | Occidental, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| EarthcorpsSUPPORT FOR EARTHCORPS BLUE CARBON WORK | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| United Indians Of All Tribes FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Chicago Arts Partnerships In EducationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Fox Cultural Hall (Fka Arts For The Schools)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kings Beach, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Sightline InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Carbon Cycle InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petaluma, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Front And CenteredGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| John F Kennedy Center For The Performing ArtsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE KENNEDY CENTERS ARTS INTEGRATION PROGRAMMING | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Arts CorpsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Seattle Office Of Arts & Culture (Creative Advantage Fiscal Sponsor The SeaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATIVE ADVANTAGE PROGRAMMING WITHIN SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Restoravore (Fiscal Sponsor Winona Community Foundation)GENERAL SUPPORT FOR RESTORAVORE'S PROGRAMS | Winona, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Waterwatch Of OregonTO SUPPORT WORK TO REMOVE MURPHY DAM ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| City Forest CreditsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Center For Diversity & The EnvironmentGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Thirst ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Atlantic Street CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Solutions ProjectSUPPORT FOR THE SOLUTIONS PROJECTS WORK IN REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| American Conservatory TheaterSUPPORT FOR AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Quivira CoalitionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $25K | 2023 |
| Exploring The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Astoria, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| TeamchildGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Powerful VoicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Long Live The KingsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle Social Impact CenterGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE YMCA SOCIAL IMPACT CENTER | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Mindfularts (Fiscal Sponsor San Francisco Education Fund)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MINDFULARTS SAN FRANCISCO | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS' INSTITUTE FOR EARLY LEARNING | Vienna, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Kent Youth And Family ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kent, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| RytherGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ingenuity Inc - ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| New Horizons MinistriesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Washington Maritime BlueCAPACITY SUPPORT FOR MARITIME BLUE'S PARTNERSHIP WITH EARTH ECONOMICS IN WA STATE | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Honor The EarthTO SUPPORT HONOR THE EARTH'S WATERSHED WORK | Ponsford, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Beaver Taught Salmon (Fiscal Sponsor Social Good Fund)GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE BEAVER TAUGHT SALMON FILMMAKING PROJECT | Richmond, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Earth EconomicsCAPACITY SUPPORT FOR EARTH ECONOMICS' PARTNERSHIP WITH MARITIME BLUE IN WA STATE | Tacoma, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Deschutes Land TrustTO SUPPORT DESCHUTES LAND TRUST'S WORK ON THE SAVE THE SKYLINE FOREST CAMPAIGN | Bend, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| Central Oregon LandwatchTO SUPPORT CENTRAL OREGON LANDWATCH'S WORK ON THE SAVE THE SKYLINE FOREST CAMPAIGN | Bend, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy CaliforniaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCYS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT THE JACK AND LAURA DANGERMOND PRESERVE IN CALIFORNIA. | Sacramento, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Creative Justice (Fiscal Sponsor Rvc)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |