
Nonprofits are the backbone of our communities.
Resources for Nonprofits
Seattle Foundation helps nonprofits carry out their work by awarding grants, forging community partnerships and educating community philanthropists and partners about the organizations most aligned with their charitable interests.
Grant Opportunities
Seattle Foundation offers a variety of grants to support local nonprofits. Our priority is those organizations making meaningful, measurable change within the key areas of our Blueprint for Impact — from arts and culture to health and wellness. With decades of experience and extensive research, we’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and what investments need to be made to ensure that our communities thrive. Review our current opportunities and learn how we can help your organization make progress toward its mission.

Impact Stories
This offer caught fire because enough forward-thinking people here share a philosophy of ‘let’s invest locally and make a difference.
—Bellwether Housing Deputy Director Tory Laughlin Taylor
Learn how a group of socially engaged philanthropists partnered with a local nonprofit to answer Seattle’s affordable housing challenge.
Additional Stories
- Celebrating Alice ItoBy: Kendall Hill Alice Ito, a dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience, has been an integral part of […]
- What I Know for SureBy: Alesha Washington “What I know for sure is that the only way to endure the quake is to adjust […]
- Demystifying the Charitable Deduction for the Washington Capital Gains TaxBy: Jamie Lanier, Lane Powell PC There has been a lot of talk about Washington’s new capital gains tax, levied […]