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Ordinary People Foundation is a private corporation based in BELLEVUE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Daniel Weise. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $99K. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2010 to $2.1M in 2024. 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Ordinary People Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $685K, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $141K and $401K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $401K distributed across 29 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 11 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.
Ordinary People Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, DC.
Ordinary People Foundation has distributed a total of $685K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Ordinary People Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ordinary People Foundation is headquartered in BELLEVUE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$685K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu FoundationLaw Enforcement | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Clean Energy Transition InstituteReducing Fossil Fuel Emissions | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sightline InstituteEnvironmental Protection | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Fuse Innovation FundCommunications Infrastructure | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Conservation NorthwestForest Preservation | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Heartland FundRural Community Building | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Represent Us Education FoundationDemocracy Building | Florence, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Rural People'S PlatformRural Community Development | Winthrop, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Fannie And John Hertz FoundationPost-graduate education | Pleasanton, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| 350 SeattleAverting Climate Disaster | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Climate SolutionsEnvironmental Advocacy | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cascade Bicycle ClubTransportation policy | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Winward FundRural Community Building | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Washington Environmental CouncilEnvironmental Advocacy | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| Washington Progress FundStatewide Policy Advocacy | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2021 |