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 address the long-standing, systemic conditions […]
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 and the Organizational Strategy Working […]
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, beginning this spring, marking a significant expansion in support of organizations […]
Seven grantees were announced through a $5.5 million investment to advance Tribal sovereignty and Indigenous leadership SEATTLE, WASH. [April 14, 2026]— Today, Seattle Foundation, in partnership with the City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment, announced the grantees selected for the First Peoples Climate Fund, a landmark $5.5 million investment that places Indigenous sovereignty, leadership, and […]
By Lindsay Goes Behind Housing is a Human Right. According to a 2022 YouGov survey, 78% of Americans across political parties and ideological divides believe housing should be a basic human right. Here in Seattle, most of us share that belief as well. Every day, we see the consequences of a housing system that fails […]
Neighbor to Neighbor Summer 2024 Spotlight By: Aileen Balahadia Intersectional is a word that is often thrown around and used, but what does it mean in the context of the grassroots communities we serve in N2N? For two of our grantees this Summer, both the vibrancy of and the challenges that arise from multiple identities […]
By: Alesha Washington When I reflect on this year, I am heartened by the progress we are making at Seattle Foundation. We are in a healthy financial position, allowing us to invest in the systems and infrastructure to maximize our operations and services. We are creating more experiences to engage our philanthropists on key issues […]
Seattle Foundation is guided by a strong board of trustees who care deeply about our community. We are excited to share some new board appointments, introduce a new board member, and celebrate trustees completing their tenure. Honoring Ed Taylor Dr. Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington, […]
By: Aileen Balahadia, N2N Program Consultant In our vibrant community, the power of our voice is both imperative and unparalleled. Unfiltered, authentic storytelling is not just deserving of attention—it’s the catalyst for a community steeped in joy, equity, and prosperity. To carve the path to the thriving community we undeniably deserve, we must actively embrace […]
By: Alesha Washington “It is entirely unacceptable that I should have no voice in the political affairs of my own country, for I am not a ward of America; I am one of the first Americans to arrive on these shores.” – James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time James Baldwin’s words resonate so deeply with […]
By: Aileen Balahadia, N2N Program Consultant N2N was founded with the ultimate goal of supporting community led efforts to change racist systems, policies, and practices that have had generations of damaging effects on Black and brown communities. While many N2N groups are at the early stage of their advocacy journey, one recent Fall 2023 grantee, […]
By: Taylor Sharp and Craft3 Seattle Foundation and Craft3 are partnering once again to address the profound and enduring racial wealth gap in King County with an impact investment and/or donation opportunity. This is an opportunity to put capital as well as technical assistance to work for entrepreneurs of color in King County, with the […]
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 Aileen Balahadia // Grantmaking program Neighbor to Neighbor spotlights Olu Productions and announces our 2023 Winter Grantees.
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.
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.
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.
