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Who funds science and technology in Washington: 57 foundations, $3.4 million in grants

57 private foundations paid 102 grants totaling $3,406,611 to science and technology nonprofits in Washington, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Gates Foundation, with $943,203 in 3 grants.

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Cause
Science and technology
Recipients in
Washington
Foundations
57
Grants
102
Total granted
$3,406,611

Foundations that funded science and technology in Washington

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA3$943,203$475,002Allen Institute for Artificial IntelligencePostsecondary educationapps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationDetroit, MI1$511,172$511,172Sage BionetworksVision restoration initiativeapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$245,560$245,560Sage Bionetworks79476 developing a tool to encourage researchers to inform their work by positively considering community interests in order to advance health equityapps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA2$217,650$109,150Glacier Peak InstituteNew development staffapps.irs.gov
William K Bowes Jr FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$200,000$200,000Institute for Systems BiologyNew faculty supportapps.irs.gov
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - MarkTacoma, WA3$180,000$100,000Center for Whale ResearchOrca survey, outreach, conservationapps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL1$177,466$177,466Oceans Initiativeto support the scaling of salmon reefnetsapps.irs.gov
Stolte Family FoundationSeattle, WA1$100,000$100,000Cascadia Cleantech PrizeFunding for general charitable operationsapps.irs.gov
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustNew York, NY1$75,165$75,165Sage BionetworksExtension of veoibd data coordination to accelerate discovery of precision molecular diagnoses to targeted therapiesapps.irs.gov
Sharing FoundationRedmond, WA1$66,000$66,000Sound ExperienceTo assist org in its purposeapps.irs.gov
The Obrzut Ling Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$60,000$60,000Institute for Systems BiologyGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL1$52,950$52,950Council for the Advancement of Science WritingGraduate school science writing fellowships and general operating support and pdtaapps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL1$50,000$50,000Council for the Advancement of Science Writing IncIn support of climate news task force conveningsapps.irs.gov
Alice C Tyler Perpetual TrustSeattle, WA1$40,000$40,000Black in Marine ScienceEnvironmental programsapps.irs.gov
Cuyamaca FoundationSeattle, WA1$35,000$35,000Black Farmers CollectiveTo further charitable goals of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Ninneweb FoundationSeattle, WA1$35,000$35,000Friends of Cooper IslandSupport Arctic Guillemot research.apps.irs.gov
Hug Morenz Foundation for Media LiteracyCovington, WA1$32,500$32,500Transparency Coalition AiTo help further media literacyapps.irs.gov
BRT Charitable FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$30,000$30,000Center for Whale ResearchGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Laird Norton Family FoundationSeattle, WA3$25,500$15,000Center for Whale ResearchSupport for elwha river restoration workapps.irs.gov
Hoveida Family FoundationBainbridge Island, WA1$25,000$25,000Washington State Academy of SciencesProvide programs and research that support the development of the future stem workforce, advancing indian and native health, and assessing the impact of covid-19 on k-12 studentsapps.irs.gov
The Brettler Family FoundationSeattle, WA1$25,000$25,000Black Farmers CollectiveGeneral operating funds for developing a cooperative network food system and land stewardship for blacksapps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR1$25,000$25,000Council for the Advancement of Science Writing IncTo support the launch of the Climate News Task Force at the Times-Picayune.apps.irs.gov
James D and Sherry Raisbeck Foundation TrustSeattle, WA1$20,000$20,000Glacier Peak InstituteGeneral operating funds - generalapps.irs.gov
Morgan Family Foundation IncBozeman, MT1$20,000$20,000Health Equity SolutionsGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA1$20,000$20,000Port Townsend Marine Science CenterGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Russell Family FoundationGig Harbor, WA2$17,000$14,000Port Townsend Marine Science CenterOcean actions: fieldwork for solutionsapps.irs.gov
Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA1$15,000$15,000Port Townsend Marine Science CenterExhibits for greater impactapps.irs.gov
Hillsdale FundGreensboro, NC1$14,400$14,400Orca Behavior InstituteTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.apps.irs.gov
Jones Family FoundationClyde Hill, WA1$12,500$12,500Institute for Systems BiologyUnspecified charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Dean Witter FoundationSan Rafael, CA1$12,500$12,500Institute for Systems BiologyFor the systems education experiences programapps.irs.gov
Lynn R & Karl E Prickett FundGreensboro, NC1$10,000$10,000Sound ExperienceTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Paul M Anderson FoundationBellevue, WA1$10,000$10,000Center for Whale ResearchGreatest needapps.irs.gov
Robert E and Adele M Boydston FoundationOlympia, WA1$10,000$10,000Center for Whale Researchunrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA2$10,000$5,000Evergreen Bioscience Innovation ClusterBioscience Business Incubatorapps.irs.gov
The Conru FoundationSeattle, WA1$10,000$10,000Third Place TechnologiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Michelson Philanthropies IncLos Angeles, CA1$8,500$8,500Council for the Advancement of Science WritingGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$8,000$8,000NCW Tech AllianceGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable TrustRaleigh, NC1$8,000$8,000Sound ExperienceSupport of the organization program fostering environmental sustainability, youth development and maritime careers through shipboard programs aboard the schooner adventuress on the waters of the salisapps.irs.gov
First Fed FoundationPort Angeles, WA1$7,500$7,500Port Townsend Marine Science CenterCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Henry M Jackson FoundationSeattle, WA1$5,000$5,000Glacier Peak InstituteScholarship funds for summer 2025 programmingapps.irs.gov
JRBF FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000ComcodeGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OH1$5,000$5,000Oceans InitiativeProject/program supportapps.irs.gov
Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Sound ExperienceGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Josephine Lawrence Hopkins FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$4,000$4,000Soundbio LabGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA37$3,495$1,264Center for Whale ResearchGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Andah FoundationSeattle, WA1$2,500$2,500Center for Whale ResearchTo support activities of the organization.apps.irs.gov
The Joanne E Masin FoundationBoca Grande, FL1$2,500$2,500Center for Whale ResearchGeneral Charitableapps.irs.gov
Iquest Charitable FoundationSaratoga, CA1$2,000$2,000Black Farmers CollectiveGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Whitney Family FoundationPort Townsend, WA1$1,500$1,500Port Townsend Marine Science CenterEducationalapps.irs.gov
Barton Family FoundationFederal Way, WA1$1,030$1,030Sound ExperienceGeneral and unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Martin Djos Family FoundationHailey, ID1$1,000$1,000Sound ExperienceGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Boucher Family FoundationSan Jose, CA1$1,000$1,000Center for Whale ResearchSupport of public charityapps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA1$900$900Give To ResearchFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Isec Charitable Foundation Aka Isec FoundationWilmington, DE1$750$750Center for Whale ResearchGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$200$200Pacific Mammal ResearchMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA1$120$120Center for Whale ResearchScienceapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$50$50Institute for Systems BiologyVolunteer programapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Gilbert Family FoundationSage BionetworksSeattle, WAVision restoration initiative$511,172apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAllen Institute for Artificial IntelligenceSeattle, WAPostsecondary education$475,002apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAllen Institute for Artificial IntelligenceSeattle, WAK-12 education; postsecondary education; research and learning opportunities$307,701apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationSage BionetworksSeattle, WA79476 developing a tool to encourage researchers to inform their work by positively considering community interests in order to advance health equity$245,560apps.irs.gov
William K Bowes Jr FoundationInstitute for Systems BiologySeattle, WANew faculty support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationOceans InitiativeSeattle, WAto support the scaling of salmon reefnets$177,466apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationSage BionetworksSeattle, WADevelopment of solutions to improve global health$160,500apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustGlacier Peak InstituteDarrington, WANew development staff$109,150apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustOceans InitiativeSeattle, WANew scientist$108,500apps.irs.gov
Stolte Family FoundationCascadia Cleantech PrizeSeattle, WAFunding for general charitable operations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - MarkCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAOrca survey, outreach, conservation$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustSage BionetworksSeattle, WAExtension of veoibd data coordination to accelerate discovery of precision molecular diagnoses to targeted therapies$75,165apps.irs.gov
Sharing FoundationSound ExperiencePort Townsend, WATo assist org in its purpose$66,000apps.irs.gov
The Obrzut Ling Foundation IncInstitute for Systems BiologySeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$60,000apps.irs.gov
The Brinson FoundationCouncil for the Advancement of Science WritingSeattle, WAGraduate school science writing fellowships and general operating support and pdta$52,950apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationCouncil for the Advancement of Science Writing IncSeattle, WAIn support of climate news task force convenings$50,000apps.irs.gov
Alice C Tyler Perpetual TrustBlack in Marine ScienceSpokane, WAEnvironmental programs$40,000apps.irs.gov
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - MarkOceans InitiativeSeattle, WASrkw conservation programs$40,000apps.irs.gov
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - MarkPacific Mammal ResearchAnacortes, WAMonitoring salish sea program$40,000apps.irs.gov
Cuyamaca FoundationBlack Farmers CollectiveSeattle, WATo further charitable goals of the organization$35,000apps.irs.gov
Ninneweb FoundationFriends of Cooper IslandSeattle, WASupport Arctic Guillemot research.$35,000apps.irs.gov
Hug Morenz Foundation for Media LiteracyTransparency Coalition AiSeattle, WATo help further media literacy$32,500apps.irs.gov
BRT Charitable FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAGeneral operating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Brettler Family FoundationBlack Farmers CollectiveSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds for developing a cooperative network food system and land stewardship for blacks$25,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncCouncil for the Advancement of Science Writing IncSeattle, WATo support the launch of the Climate News Task Force at the Times-Picayune.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hoveida Family FoundationWashington State Academy of SciencesSeattle, WAProvide programs and research that support the development of the future stem workforce, advancing indian and native health, and assessing the impact of covid-19 on k-12 students$25,000apps.irs.gov
James D and Sherry Raisbeck Foundation TrustGlacier Peak InstituteDarrington, WAGeneral operating funds - general$20,000apps.irs.gov
Morgan Family Foundation IncHealth Equity SolutionsSnohomish, WAGeneral$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Norcliffe FoundationPort Townsend Marine Science CenterPort Townsend, WAGeneral operating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Laird Norton Family FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WASupport for elwha river restoration work$15,000apps.irs.gov
Ben B Cheney Foundation IncPort Townsend Marine Science CenterPort Townsend, WAExhibits for greater impact$15,000apps.irs.gov
Hillsdale FundOrca Behavior InstituteFriday Harbor, WATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$14,400apps.irs.gov
The Russell Family FoundationPort Townsend Marine Science CenterPort Townsend, WAOcean actions: fieldwork for solutions$14,000apps.irs.gov
Jones Family FoundationInstitute for Systems BiologySeattle, WAUnspecified charitable purpose$12,500apps.irs.gov
The Dean Witter FoundationInstitute for Systems BiologySeattle, WAFor the systems education experiences program$12,500apps.irs.gov
Robert E and Adele M Boydston FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAunrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Paul M Anderson FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAGreatest need$10,000apps.irs.gov
Laird Norton Family FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WASupport for elwha river restoration work$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lynn R & Karl E Prickett FundSound ExperiencePort Townsend, WATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Conru FoundationThird Place TechnologiesSeattle, WAGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Michelson Philanthropies IncCouncil for the Advancement of Science WritingSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$8,500apps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationNCW Tech AllianceWenatchee, WAGeneral operating$8,000apps.irs.gov
Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable TrustSound ExperiencePort Townsend, WASupport of the organization program fostering environmental sustainability, youth development and maritime careers through shipboard programs aboard the schooner adventuress on the waters of the salis$8,000apps.irs.gov
First Fed FoundationPort Townsend Marine Science CenterPort Townsend, WACommunity support$7,500apps.irs.gov
JRBF FoundationComcodeSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationEvergreen Bioscience Innovation ClusterSpokane, WABioscience Business Incubator$5,000apps.irs.gov
Henry M Jackson FoundationGlacier Peak InstituteDarrington, WAScholarship funds for summer 2025 programming$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationLaunchpad Inland Northwest FoundationSpokane, WAWE Collective: Powering Economic Growth$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third BankOceans InitiativeSeattle, WAProject/program support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation IncSound ExperiencePort Townsend, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Josephine Lawrence Hopkins FoundationSoundbio LabSeattle, WAGeneral operating$4,000apps.irs.gov
The Russell Family FoundationBlack Farmers CollectiveSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Joanne E Masin FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAGeneral Charitable$2,500apps.irs.gov
Andah FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WATo support activities of the organization.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Iquest Charitable FoundationBlack Farmers CollectiveSeattle, WAGeneral Support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Whitney Family FoundationPort Townsend Marine Science CenterPort Townsend, WAEducational$1,500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAGeneral support$1,264apps.irs.gov
Barton Family FoundationSound ExperiencePort Townsend, WAGeneral and unrestricted$1,030apps.irs.gov
The Boucher Family FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WASupport of public charity$1,000apps.irs.gov
Martin Djos Family FoundationSound ExperiencePort Townsend, WAGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationGive To ResearchLacey, WAFinancial Assistance$900apps.irs.gov
Isec Charitable Foundation Aka Isec FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$750apps.irs.gov
Laird Norton Family FoundationBlack Farmers CollectiveSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKnokEnumclaw, WAGeneral support$243apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationPacific Mammal ResearchAnacortes, WAMatching contribution (general operating support)$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEarth & Space ResearchSeattle, WAGeneral support$192apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOceans InitiativeSeattle, WAGeneral support$156apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBlue Marble SpaceSeattle, WAGeneral support$140apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSnoco MakersEverett, WAGeneral support$128apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSound ExperiencePort Townsend, WAGeneral support$127apps.irs.gov
Sempra FoundationCenter for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAScience$120apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOrca Behavior InstituteFriday Harbor, WAGeneral support$119apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationD Language FoundationKirkland, WAGeneral support$116apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPacific Mammal ResearchAnacortes, WAGeneral support$113apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMariner Marauder Booster ClubEverett, WAGeneral support$112apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPakistani Women in ComputingPullman, WAGeneral support$88apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationImperial Starbase SocietyMountlake Terrace, WAGeneral support$77apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGlacier Peak InstituteDarrington, WAGeneral support$75apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEmerald OnionSeattle, WAGeneral support$56apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncInstitute for Systems BiologySeattle, WAVolunteer program$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPacific Northwest Exotic Pest Plant CouncilSeattle, WAGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNCW Tech AllianceWenatchee, WAGeneral support$42apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEmpowerment Innovation LabSeattle, WAGeneral support$39apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChangbal SocietyShoreline, WAGeneral support$33apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorthwest Straits Marine Conservation FoundationBellingham, WAGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPers Pacific Estuarine Research SocietyBellingham, WAGeneral support$28apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInstitute for Venture ScienceSeattle, WAGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOctoWoodinville, WAGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInnerspace Exploration TeamMountlake Terrace, WAGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInstitute for Systems BiologySeattle, WAGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHelio NetworksKirkland, WAGeneral support$20apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSubmerged Cultural Resources Exploration TeamKirkland, WAGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSoundbio LabSeattle, WAGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCascadia Cleantech PrizeSeattle, WAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCircle Green Energy IncRenton, WAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCoastal Ecosystems Research Foundation UsSeattle, WAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInternational Stem League IncorporatedVancouver, WAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationScience Communication InstituteSeattle, WAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWashington Aerospace ScholarsfoundationTukwila, WAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWashington State Academy of SciencesSeattle, WAGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov

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