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Celebrating

80 Years

-of Impact-

For 80 years, Seattle Foundation has partnered with our community to build a more just, connected, and thriving region, while making it easy to give in ways that are most meaningful to you.

The Work Doesn’t Stop, and Neither Will We

We continue to be steadfast in our commitment to center the voices of the marginalized, invest in long‑term strategies that lead to systemic change, and fund nonprofits working closely with those most impacted by the dynamic issues in our region. Join us as we create a joyful region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice.

$5B

in public
investments

Over the past decade in Greater Seattle for children, housing, transit, and climate justice

1200+

COMMUNITY
PHILANTHROPISTS

Work with Seattle Foundation to create lasting change

540+

COMMUNITY-LED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS

Supported by our Neighbor to Neighbor program since 1991

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

Featured Stories

Seattle Foundation Names New Chief Philanthropy Officer   

Wong’s appointment ushers in a new era of growth for the organization as it celebrates 80 years of long-term investments across the Greater Seattle region   Today, Seattle Foundation, the region’s leader in community-centered philanthropy and giving, announced the appointment of local Seattle strategist and grant maker Elizabeth Wong as Chief…

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Investing $75,000 in Community-Led Violence Prevention and Healing

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Bite of Seattle, our community continues to carry deep sorrow, grief, and concern for the lives lost, those injured, and everyone impacted by gun violence. Moments like this test our region’s resilience and demand that we look beyond short-term crisis response to…

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Announcing New Board of Trustees Leadership

As Seattle Foundation celebrates 80 years of service, we announce newly appointed leaders of our board of trustees who will be instrumental in guiding our future.   New Board Chair, Robin Lien   Robin Lien, managing partner of Velix Group, is our new board of trustees chair. A tenured member of the board, Lien has served in various roles, including vice chair and as a member of our Governance Committee…

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