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The Seattle Foundation is an invaluable resource for perspectives on community needs and information on how to effect long-term positive change in the Puget Sound region. This press room is a resource for the media, providing information on the Foundation and its background as one of the largest community grantmaking organizations in the country.

Recent News
“GiveBIG” Brings in $11.1 Million, Up 50 Percent from 2012
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Seattle Foundation’s “GiveBIG” campaign generated an astonishing $11.1 million in online contributions for nonprofits, with the social-media fueled campaign exceeding its 2012 total of $7.4 million by 50 percent.
Media Alert: GiveBIG Media Opportunities
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
GiveBIG provides day-long media coverage opportunities, including the events listed here.
How To Choose an Organization to Donate to: GiveBig Seattle 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Local writer Elizabeth Ralston, who works to connect people to causes they care about, offers this guide to help donors choose organizations to give to on GiveBIG day, May 15.
GiveBIG to Seattle Nonprofits
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The single-day philanthropic push, GiveBIG, should inspire a heroic push from everyone to support nonprofits doing good work. (The Seattle Times)

Support victims of the Boston Marathon bombings
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Press Releases
Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Funders Collaborative
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Seattle Foundation continues to serve as a member of the Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Funders Collaborative.
Health Philanthropy Partnership
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Seattle Foundation is participating in the Health Philanthropy Partnership, a funders group interested in working together to help healthcare reform succeed in this state.
Supporting Children's Savings Account programs
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Seattle Foundation recently made a $50,000 planning grant to the Corporation for Enterprise Development to support the launch of Children's Savings Account programs.
The Foundation's latest mission-related investment
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Seattle Foundation's latest mission-related investment is a $1,000,000 investment to MacDonald-Miller Energy Capital Solutions (MECS), providing loan capital to commercial building energy efficiency retrofits.
Kent East Hill Revitalization
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Seattle Foundation has been working with an emerging group in Kent called Kent East Hill Revitalization (KEHR) that is comprised of residents, business owners, and community members focused on creating a vibrant and livable neighborhood in East Hill.
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