Read our 2023 Annual Report to learn about the power of community, the importance of systems change and collective action, and meaningful giving that leads to greater impact.
Seattle Foundation has guided philanthropy in our region for over 75 years.
As your community foundation, we work every day to build this understanding by bringing nonprofits, community leaders, and philanthropists together in innovative ways. We’re a trusted funder and advocate for nonprofits led by those closest to the issues and solutions, a partner to community leaders, and an advisor to donors who care deeply about making Seattle better. By combining resources, expertise, and time, we magnify impact to create a joyful region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice.
1,200 community philanthropists
work with Seattle Foundation to create lasting change
Seattle is thriving for some, but not all.
Over the past decade, Seattle has experienced significant growth and a flourishing economy. While many may consider Greater Seattle a joyful and prosperous region, much of this wealth and influence is concentrated among a few, leading to a growing divide within our neighborhoods. This stark and widespread inequity has given rise to challenges that can’t be tackled alone. Solving these issues requires many different people and organizations to work together to find real, long-lasting solutions.
As we’ve gone through our journey in philanthropy, at each stage there have been partners, friends and colleagues thinking the same thing: how do you go from direct service to systems change, how do you focus your giving to have more impact.”
—Janet Levinger, Seattle Foundation philanthropist and trustee
Read how Janet and her husband Will use Seattle Foundation to make a bigger impact
Featured stories
- Multiple Identities/Multiple Realities | N2N Summer Spotlight
Neighbor to Neighbor Summer 2024 Spotlight By: Aileen Balahadia Intersectional is a word that is often thrown around and used, but what does it mean in the context of the grassroots communities we serve in N2N? For two of our grantees this Summer, both the vibrancy of and the challenges that arise from multiple identities… Read more: Multiple Identities/Multiple Realities | N2N Summer Spotlight - Welcome Lindsay Goes Behind
By: Alesha Washington When I reflect on this year, I am heartened by the progress we are making at Seattle Foundation. We are in a healthy financial position, allowing us to invest in the systems and infrastructure to maximize our operations and services. We are creating more experiences to engage our philanthropists on key issues… Read more: Welcome Lindsay Goes Behind - Celebrating Board Leadership
Seattle Foundation is guided by a strong board of trustees who care deeply about our community. We are excited to share some new board appointments, introduce a new board member, and celebrate trustees completing their tenure. Honoring Ed Taylor Dr. Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington,… Read more: Celebrating Board Leadership