GROUSEMONT FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

SEATTLE, WAEIN 911276047 Website

Annual Giving

$10.2M-6% YoY

Grants

179

Median Grant

$25K

Organizations Funded

146

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Foundation Overview

Mission

A family of stewards resourcing communities to build a healthy and equitable Cascadia region; The family continues its support through exploration and engagement with Cascadian communities, offering resources for social justice, community needs and the earth.

Focus Areas

arts and cultural institutionspublic parks and waterfront revitalizationzoos and aquariumsenvironmental conservation and advocacytribal nations and indigenous philanthropic initiativesriver and waterway cleanuprefugee and immigrant servicesracial equity and black-led economic initiatives

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital campaignsproject/program supportstaff wellness supportin-kind donation (artwork)feasibility/consulting grantscampaign/expansion support

Funded Initiatives

Community Partner Grants: Three-year grants given to organizations setting the bar high for excellence in the arts, education, environment, health, and human services; Social Impact Grants: Multi-year grants that support BIPOC community-rooted organizations leading transformative change; Climate Justice & Environmental Justice: This program supports projects that address environmental injustices and climate impacts experienced by marginalized communities.

How to Apply

The Grousemont Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited letters of interest, proposals, or grant applications. The Foundation practices relational philanthropy based in trust and community building, with outreach built on their study of communities in need. They have committed unrestricted grants to more than 40 non-profit organizations in Washington State as part of their proactive grantmaking strategy.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-6%

$10.2M

Grants

179

Median

$25K

States

2023+15%

$10.8M

Grants

155

Median

$20K

States

2022

$9.4M

Grants

144

Median

$25K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$25K

Typical Grant (Median)

$500

Smallest

$10K

25th Pctile

$50K

75th Pctile

$1.3M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $50K.

Largest Recent Grants

$1.3M

2024

SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION

WA · MEMORIAL STADIUM PROJECT

$1.3M

2024

SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION

WA · MEMORIAL STADIUM PROJECT

$500K

2024

UW BROTHERHOODSISTERHOOD INITIATIVE (NO REGRETS)

WA · CAMPAIGN FOR EXPANSION

$300K

2024

DUWAMISH RIVER CLEANUP COALITION

WA · GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$300K

2024

SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION

WA · SHAPING OUR FUTURE CAMPAIGN

Geographic Focus

$8.8M143 grants

$305K11 grants

$303K4 grants

$223K5 grants

$150K2 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$240.5M

$10.2M(4.2%)

2023

$183.8M

$10.8M(5.9%)

2022

$178.4M

$9.4M(5.3%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.