Press Releases Archives - Seattle Foundation

Seattle Foundation and City of Seattle Announce Inaugural First Peoples Climate Fund Grantees

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Kendall Hill

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 […]

Statement in Response to Recent Immigration Raids and Family Separations in Greater Seattle

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 by Kendall Hill

Attributed to Lindsay Goes Behind, Chief Impact Officer, Seattle Foundation The recent news of the detention and deportation of a parent outside a local preschool is not only heartbreaking, but unacceptable. Actions that create fear, separate families, and target vulnerable communities are the direct result of policies and enforcement priorities that disregard human rights and public safety. These […]

Seattle Foundation Appoints Tiffany Patterson as Chief Marketing Officer, Advancing Bold, Community-Centered Strategies

Posted on December 10, 2025December 9, 2025 by Kendall Hill

SEATTLE, WASH. December 10, 2025- Today, Seattle Foundation, the region’s leader in community-centered philanthropy, announced the appointment of Tiffany Patterson as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Patterson brings a distinguished record of leading integrated, purpose-driven marketing, and communications campaigns that elevate organizations, strengthen community partnerships, and drive measurable social impact. In this role, Patterson will guide foundation-wide strategic communications, supporting funds, […]

Seattle Foundation Announces Lucy Lee Helm and Jason Malinowski as New Trustees

Posted on September 8, 2025September 17, 2025 by Kendall Hill

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle Foundation is pleased announce the appointment of Lucy Lee Helm and Jason Malinowski to its Board of Trustees. Both bring extensive leadership experience, as well as legal and financial expertise, combined with a deep commitment to community, to their new roles as Trustees. In 2020, Helm retired from Starbucks Coffee Company, […]

Evergreen Impact Housing Fund Wins National HUD Award

Posted on July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 by Kendall Hill

Evergreen Impact Housing Fund earns 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships SEATTLE, WASH., JULY 11, 2024—Seattle Foundation and the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSFHC) proudly celebrate the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) for earning the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in partnership with […]

Seattle Foundation Announces $1 Million Impact Investment in HomeSight to Support Black Homeownership

Posted on June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 by Kendall Hill

Impact investment will offer low-cost loans to developers of color Seattle, WA —Seattle Foundation is pleased to announce a significant $1 million impact investment in HomeSight, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering homeownership for low- and middle-income families and supporting small business community anchors. This investment will aid HomeSight’s Field Order 15 Fund, a critical […]

New Evergreen Impact Housing Fund, GMD Development project brings 145 affordable units to Renton

Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Kendall Hill

Innovative public-private partnership helped finance Watershed apartments RENTON, WA — The Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) and GMD Development are pleased to announce the grand opening of the Watershed apartment community. Located in Renton, Watershed brings 145 affordable apartments capable of housing over 350 individuals. The units are designed to be affordable to families earning […]

New Bellwether Housing project brings 200 affordable apartments to Seattle’s Bitter Lake neighborhood

Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by Kendall Hill

The Aries opening proves that innovative financing can boost the supply of housing SEATTLE, WA—Bellwether Housing https://www.bellwetherhousing.org/and the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) are pleased to announce the opening of The Aries at Bitter Lake, bringing 200 affordable apartments to the North Seattle community. The Aries is the first project funded by EIHF to open […]

Evergreen Impact Housing Fund, Inland Group, and Microsoft Announce Affordable Housing Project in Kirkland

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by Kendall Hill

Contact: Caroline Hall (206)-819-8749 [email protected] Evergreen Impact Housing Fund, Inland Group, and Microsoft Announce Affordable Housing Project in Kirkland KIRKLAND, WA—Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF), developer Inland Group, and Microsoft are pleased to announce the full financing of the Polaris at Totem Lake affordable housing development in Kirkland, WA. Polaris is slated for completion in […]

Evergreen Impact Housing Fund, Inland Group, and Partners Break Ground on Large-scale Affordable Housing Development in Pierce County

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Kendall Hill

SPANAWAY, WA — Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) and Inland Group are proud to announce the start of construction on Copper Way, an affordable housing development in Spanaway, Washington. The project is expected to open in late 2024 or early 2025 with 256 apartments for low-income residents. This is the first project in Pierce County […]

King County Elections and the Seattle Foundation Grant Over $1 Million to Community-Based Organizations for Civic Engagement and Voter Registration

Posted on May 19, 2023May 24, 2023 by Kendall Hill

The Voter Education Fund is a government, philanthropic, and community partnership that aims to increase voter turnout and registration in historically disenfranchised communities.