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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.
Featured Stories
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…
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…
Seattle Foundation’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Reaches $6 Million Milestone Supporting Grassroots Community Leadership
Celebrating 35 years of early, flexible funding for emerging organizations with an increase to $10,000 in grant awards SEATTLE, WASH. [June 23, 2026] — Today, Seattle Foundation celebrates its longstanding Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) program that has mobilized $6 million in support of Greater Seattle-based grassroot, community-led organizations since its inception 35 years ago. As part of this programmatic milestone, Seattle Foundation increased its small grants funding to $10,000 per N2N grantee organization,…
