The systems innovator, strategic thinker, and people-focused leader joins the Foundation during a critical time of growth, bringing a decorated career in finance, operations, technology, and affordable housing. Seattle, WA – This May, Seattle Foundation will welcome Josephine Wong as its Chief Financial Operating Officer (CFOO). In her new role and as a member of […]
This update seeks to provide the latest information about our ongoing work to review our current grantmaking policies, and consider ways we can ensure these policies align with our collective commitment to address the widening disparities in our region. Following a historically challenging year of crisis, we are grateful to everyone who joined in bringing […]
The Managing Partner of KPMG’s Seattle Office currently serves on the Board’s Audit Committee. Seattle Foundation is excited to announce that Amy Banovich, Managing Partner of KPMG’s Seattle office, recently joined our Board of Trustees. Banovich is responsible for leading KPMG’s market strategy, managing and inspiring more than 500 team members, delivering outstanding client care, […]
Rebecca Chan to lead Operations & Impact for Programs and LaMonte Guillory will lead Marketing & Communications at Seattle Foundation. Seattle, WA—Seattle Foundation is strategically growing its Management Team by adding two new leaders who will help drive the organization’s philanthropic initiatives and transformative impact across the Greater Seattle region. Rebecca Chan recently began her […]
Creative Equity Fund Announces New Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2021-2022 focused on Black- and Indigenous-led Nonprofits Arts and culture are powerful tools for engaging community in collective change – igniting civil discourse, inspiring action, and helping us imagine and advocate for a just world. As referenced in ArtsFund’s recent Social Impact of the Arts […]
The visionary leader will serve as a catalyst to support systemic change across the greater Seattle region, leading overall engagement with the Foundation’s philanthropic partners. Seattle, WA – Seattle Foundation has selected Stephanie McLemore Bray, current President and CEO of United Way California Capital Region (based in Sacramento, CA), as its new Chief Engagement Officer. […]
Seattle Foundation joins millions in condemning anti-Asian hate crimes and violence, and mourning tragic loss of life in Georgia. Our region and our country have witnessed violent, hateful, and deeply alarming acts against the Asian American community. Here in the Seattle region, where Asian Americans make up roughly 18% of King County’s population, members of […]
The Fund for Inclusive Recovery will take actionable steps toward an inclusive recovery from COVID-19. Seattle, WA – A coalition of funders is announcing a new, pooled fund that will drive investments to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led and -rooted organizations, coalitions, and movements as a pathway for inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 […]
Cultivating safer spaces for Muslim girls and women. By Aileen Balahadia, Neighbor to Neighbor Program Consultant, and Elaine Chu, Senior Philanthropic Advisor Rahmo Rashid recalls the first time she was asked to support young Muslim girls in her African community. Her instincts told her they needed to meet in a group, face to face, and […]
Seattle Foundation and King County Elections Partner for Fifth Year to Launch 2021-2022 Voter Education Fund Grant Cycle Seattle Foundation partners with King County Elections to increase voter participation in historically excluded communities. Deadline to apply for funding is April 2, 2021. Seattle Foundation and King County Elections are partnering for a fifth year on […]
Seattle Foundation partners with King County Elections to increase voter participation in historically excluded communities. Deadline to apply for funding is April 2, 2021. Seattle Foundation and King County Elections are partnering for a fifth year on the Voter Education Fund. The partners have collectively committed $950,000 in grants over the next two years to […]
Seattle Foundation honors Black History Month by celebrating Black-led Organizations and their ability to uplift community. We invite others in our community to join us – not just during Black History Month, but all year long. By Senior Program Officer Jonathan Cunningham and Senior Philanthropic Advisor Cedric Davis Today marks the one-year anniversary of the […]
The year 2020 brought the retirement of four longtime members of Seattle Foundation’s PAC. A new slate of advisors joined in 2021. By Allison Parker, managing director, philanthropy strategies We count professional advisors among Seattle Foundation’s closest partners. Professional advisors such as attorneys, accountants, and wealth advisors provide expert counsel to their clients for lifetime […]
Legislation enacted at the end of 2020 to provide additional COVID-19 relief has implications for charitable gifts made in 2021. By Bill Zook, senior advisor, gift planning, and Allison Parker, managing director, philanthropy strategies Legislation enacted in the closing days of 2020 to provide additional COVID-19 relief and fund the federal government for the better […]
Seattle Foundation announces a restructured Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Pool, managed by OpenInvest, which aligns with the three pillars of Seattle Foundation’s Blueprint for Impact: A Just Democracy, Equitable Economy, Resilient Environment. By Allison Parker, managing director, philanthropy strategies, and Alyssa Farber, interimChief Financial Operating Officer We’re excited to announce a restructured Socially Responsible Investment […]
Seattle Foundation grants $555,000 to help protect the rights and resilience of vulnerable residents in King County. Seattle Foundation is announcing $555,000 in grants to 30 community-based organizations through our Resilience Fund. The 2020 round of investments support King County-based organizations directly impacted by changes in federal policies and the adverse effects of the current […]
In response to the violent actions at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C., Seattle Foundation releases the following statement: Seattle Foundation condemns the anti-democratic violence in the U.S. Capitol building today. These attacks threaten many pillars of our democracy: the integrity of our elections, the peaceful transition of power, and the ability of lawmakers […]
The Vice President of Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs provides financial advice to high-net-worth family groups, foundations, endowments, and Native American tribes across the United States. Seattle Foundation is pleased to announce that Larry Estrada has joined its Board of Trustees. Estrada is the Vice President of Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. He […]
Reclaiming Indigenous culture and language for youth. By Aileen Balahadia, Neighbor to Neighbor Program Consultant, and Elaine Chu, Senior Philanthropic Advisor It was a site visit like no other. That was the thought running through the minds of Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) advisory members who listened to Sondra Segundo, the founder of Haida Roots. She […]
Seattle Foundation’s Engagement Pipeline grant program builds leaderful movements across the region By Dionne Foster and Bao-Tram Do Three years ago, Seattle Foundation launched our first cohort of Engagement Pipeline grantees. Our Engagement Pipeline grant program supports leadership development within communities to increase their influence and mobilize community members toward positive change. This program is […]
Joy is when Seattle’s possibilities are shared by all. It is families in homes they love, connected to vibrant communities, with the opportunity for fulfilling lives.
Today, Seattle Foundation launches the Journey to Joy campaign, with an aim to bring this vision to life. We invite you to join a movement that creates lasting change for generations to come.
