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Washington Federal Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Washington Federal Savings. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $390K in 2011 to $631K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Washington, Oregon, New Mexico. According to available records, Washington Federal Foundation has made 1,273 grants totaling $5.9M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $2M in 2020 to $1.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 667 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 283 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.
Washington Federal Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,273 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, NM.
Washington Federal Foundation has distributed a total of $5.9M across 1,273 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K.
Grants are focused on applicants from communities with branches of washington federal bank.
Washington Federal Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Furman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cathy Cooper | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristi Ellefson | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Zirk | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$631K
Fair Market Value
$631K
Net Worth
$631K
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
$403K
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$52K
Total Grants
1,273
Total Giving
$5.9M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
667
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Builders FoundationCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Lake Oswego, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| HopeCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Dallas Children'S Advocacy CenterCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southern NevadaCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Las Vegas, NV | $25K | 2023 |
| Financial Beginnings OregonFINANCIAL LITERACY | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of UtahCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2023 |
| Arizona Council On Economic EducationCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Austin Area Urban LeagueCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| PeoplefundCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Care FundCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Scottsdale, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Choices Education GroupCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Primavera FoundationCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Financial Health Pathways TexasCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Financial Beginnings WashingtonFINANCIAL LITERACY | Tukwila, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Northwest Access FundFINANCIAL LITERACY | Shoreline, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Inn BetweenCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Treasure ValleyCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Boise, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of New MexicoCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Albuquerque, NM | $15K | 2023 |
| Men Of NehemiahCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Holy Cross OutreachCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Lake Stevens, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Eastside Community Development FundCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Bellevue, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Idaho Financial Literacy CoalitionCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Boise, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Pima County Land TrustCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Tucson, AZ | $14K | 2023 |
| Dallas Emergency Food CorpCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Dallas, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Inland NorthwestCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Spokane, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Salt Lake Chamber Women'S Business CenterCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Mofi - Montana Community Dev CorpCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Missoula, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Outreach IncCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Corvallis, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Olympic Housing TrustAFFORDABLE HOUSING | Port Townsend, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Women'S And Children'S AllianceCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Boise, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of IdahoCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Meridian, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Catholic Community ServicesCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Springfield, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Utah Community BuildersCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Lake County 4-H AssociationCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Lakeview, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Veteran Integration CentersCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Albuquerque, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Santa FeAFFORDABLE HOUSING | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland Rescue MissionCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Santa FeCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Grants PassAFFORDABLE HOUSING | Grants Pass, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Cis Northern Nevada - ElkoCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Elko, NV | $8K | 2023 |
| Eastern Oregon Mission (Agape)COMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Hermiston, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Chelan Valley Housing TrustAFFORDABLE HOUSING | Chelan, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Cis VegasCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Las Vegas, NV | $8K | 2023 |
| Project Access IncCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Orange, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Safe HouseCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Life A Center For Independent Living IncCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Pocatello, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Bosque SchoolCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Dallas College Foundation - BankworkCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Sawmill Community Land TrustCOMMUNITY SERVICES TO LMI | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Charitable Assistance To The Community'S HomelessAFFORDABLE HOUSING | Boise, ID | $5K | 2023 |