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Seattle-Sonoran Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Thomas W Phillips Pres. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $501K. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $2.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and California. According to available records, Seattle-Sonoran Foundation has made 223 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $617K in 2021 to $330K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $734K distributed across 114 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 75 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Colorado, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 55 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.
Seattle-Sonoran Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 223 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, CO.
Seattle-Sonoran Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 223 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K.
Seattle-Sonoran Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (912010842) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Seattle-Sonoran Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas W Phillips | PRESIDENT, T | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peggy Van Sice Phillips | VICE-PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin S Phillips | VICE-PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Charlie C Phillips | VICE-PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
223
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
75
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Seattle Children'S Hospital FdnGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Freshwater TrustGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Kid WorksGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Ana, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Global PartnershipsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Heritage UniversityGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Toppenish, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Puget SGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Alexandria HouseGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| School On WheelsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Ventura, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Happy Trails For KidsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Nami Greater SeattleGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Univ Of WashingtonharborviewGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Fare StartGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Newtown, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityROLAND GRIFFITHS FD | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| El Centro De La RazaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Lange FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Inland Nw Golf Foundation (First TeGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Spokane Valley, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| MuttvilleGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kcts-9 Public TelevisionGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Knkx Public RadioGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Priceless Puppy Rescue CorpGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Chino Hills, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwest Abortion Access FdGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Washington Junior Golf AssnGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Fircrest, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wood River Community YmcaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Ketchum, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Leadership TomorrowGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Opal Community Land TrustGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Eastsound, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pike Place Market FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Birmingham Friends MeetingGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | West Chester, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Concern For The Girl ChildGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Earth CorpsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Transitional ResourcesGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Global Fund For WomenGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| University District Food BankGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ballard Food BankGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| St George'S School Annual FundGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Pacific Northwest Golf AssociationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Coyote CentralGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seattle Animal Shelter FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Washington Trails AssnGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| SeashareGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Bainbridge Island, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation AssnGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| SoundGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tukwila, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Independent Colleges Of WashingtonGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| CompanisGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| St Lukes In The Desert IncGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $2K | 2023 |