By Michael Brown Homeownership is one of the main ways that families in the US build generational wealth and achieve financial security. But due to our country’s long history of discriminatory housing practices, housing stability has been hard to come by for households that are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The homeownership gap is […]
By: Alesha Washington In February, I shared Our Vision for the Future and focused on our senior leadership team as an important part of our journey to ensure we are a sustainable organization that is well positioned to serve our diverse and expansive community. As a continuation of that effort, I’m pleased to introduce two […]
By Kris Hermanns // Greater Seattle needs more housing. Housing costs have skyrocketed in the Puget Sound region, and we increasingly see working people with modest incomes getting priced out.
By Aileen Balahadia // Meet Neighbor to Neighbor’s 2023 Spring Grantees! For more than 31 years, N2N has had the privilege of learning from grassroots organizations working to make our region a place that brings joy to everyone.
By Alesha Washington // This month marks my one-year anniversary as Seattle Foundation’s President and CEO. As I reflect on the past year, some themes come to mind.
By Crystal Thompkins // Families should consider their philanthropic values as part of their overall wealth plan and focus on shared values instead of generational differences.
The Professional Advisors Council (PAC) meets regularly throughout the year to exchange charitable giving ideas, share new issues in philanthropy, and establish relationships with other advisors.
Seattle Foundation and King County recently awarded grants to 18 community partners to advance systems and policy change to improve health, social, and economic outcomes in the region.
By Aileen Balahadia // Grantmaking program Neighbor to Neighbor spotlights Olu Productions and announces our 2023 Winter Grantees.
Throughout Black History Month, Seattle Foundation spotlighted leaders and organizations in our region #MakingBlackHistoryNow. Through this lens, we aimed to elevate the impact and importance of community.
By Alesha Washington // Seattle Foundation has undergone many changes in recent years. As we look forward, we want to share more of our journey and what’s next for Seattle Foundation.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal member Diana White joins the Board of Trustees with an equity focus; Joseph Boateng leads Seattle Foundation’s investment committee.
By Vanesa Gutierrez // Seattle Foundation and King County Elections are partnering again to increase engagement and voter participation in underserved communities through the Voter Education Fund.
By Aileen Balahadia // Fall’s round of N2N grantees demonstrate how Cultura Cura or “culture cures.” N2N has a long history of partnering with Black, Indigenous and people of color, along with immigrants, refugees and youth building community and transforming their neighborhoods.
It is with deep appreciation, sorrow, and excitement that we share the news that Allison Parker, our Managing Director of Philanthropy Strategies, is stepping down and moving on from Seattle Foundation. Her last day is November 18.
Those who work with donors must be ever mindful that their hearts don’t take a day off. Still, the head has a critical role to play in bringing tax and financial considerations to bear so that charitable benefit can be maximized. By Bill Zook, Senior Advisor, Gift Planning To paraphrase the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther […]
SeaTac/Tukwila communities are creating a region where residents work together so everyone thrives; N2N’s expansion aims to bolster their efforts with support and new investments. For more than 30 years, Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) has advanced racial equity by investing in the power of place and community. This commitment continues with the addition of our […]
Annual Investment Briefing Monday, November 7, 2022, 3:00 – 4:15 pm Join us to learn more about Seattle Foundation’s investment strategy as well as overall market trends. Representatives from Crewcial Partners, Seattle Foundation Investment Committee and our management team will discuss how our investment strategy ensures the judicious stewardship of our community’s philanthropic assets. This […]
By Vanesa Gutierrez, with Shaylan Dolmo, Etelbina Houser, and Antonio Flores Quin Every year, many people across the United States with cultural ties to Latin America kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating their country’s independence from Spanish rule. Latin America, however, is more than its ties to Spanish colonization. “Podemos reconocer la historia violenta como […]
Centering the power of community is critical when providing safe and culturally responsive spaces for Black youth. Bringing community voice back to the education of Black students is one way to help close the racial disparity seen in classrooms. By Aileen Balahadia, N2N Program Consultant When Dr. Debra Sullivan talks about supporting Black childhood education, […]
