Youth Grantmaking Board
Seattle Foundation is building the next generation of philanthropists. We offer youth the chance to learn about local issues and strategic grantmaking.
The Youth Grantmaking Board (YGB) helps young people learn how philanthropy can create positive change in their community by giving them the opportunity to take the lead on all phases of grantmaking. Supported by Foundation staff and community experts, YGB members:
• Identify and discuss critical community issues, learning from field experts
• Select a grantmaking focus area
• Develop a request for proposals
• Evaluate funding requests from nonprofit organizations
• Conduct site visits with potential grantees
• Make funding recommendations to Seattle Foundation Board of Trustees
2022 Youth Philanthropy Workshop: The Role of Youth in a Just Democracy
Please Note: Youth Philanthropy Workshop has been postponed this year. Any updates regarding future YGB workshops including a new date will be posted here. If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected].
Due to COVID-19, Seattle Foundation will continue to host a one-day virtual youth philanthropy workshop in lieu of a full Youth Grantmaking Board cycle this year. This virtual workshop is offered at no cost and is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in King County who are driven to create positive change and can help inspire more youth to join this movement. Supported by Seattle Foundation’s team of experts, workshop participants will:
- Learn about and discuss ways we can work to build a more equitable and inclusive democracy
- Evaluate funding requests from nonprofit organizations in our community
- Make up to $10,000 funding recommendations to Seattle Foundation Board of Trustees
YGB Grant History
2021
Focus on the role of youth in a just democracy, discussing ways we can work to build a more equitable and inclusive democracy
Being Empowered Thru Supportive Transition (BEST) – $10,000
2020
Focus on civic engagement, inclusive leadership, building resilience and shaping the culture and the narrative around climate justice and other important community issues
FEEST – $12,000
Unleash the Brilliance – $8,000
2019
Focus on reducing homelessness and its related issues amongst youth and other communities in King County
Seattle Veterinary Outreach – $9.200
Samaritan – $10,800
2018
Focus on advocacy and organizing for immigrant and refugees in the King County area
West African Community Council – $12,500
Colectiva Legal del Pueblo – $7,500
2017
Focus on providing post-secondary education support for historically marginalized communities
Na’ah Illahee Fund – $15,000
Washington Building Leaders of Change – $5,000
2016
Focus on providing accessible, direct service programs that address issues of mental health for low-income families in the Greater Seattle area
Ryther – $10,000
Puentes – $10,000
2015
Focus on mental health of young adults (12 to 25 years old) with limited or no access to mental healthcare
Center for Human Services – $10,000
Pongo – $5,000
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center – $5,000
2014
Focus on supporting the resiliency and perseverance of teens through out-of-school programming
Navos (Proud Out and Wonderful Program) – $10,000
SafeFutures Youth Center – $10,000
2013
Focus on increasing stability for transitional-age youth (17 to 24 years old) currently experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center – $10,000
Seattle Education Access – $5,000
YouthCare – $5,000
2012
Focus on preparing children from low-income and non-English-speaking households for kindergarten
Neighborhood House – $10,000
Somali Youth & Family Club – $10,000
2011
Focus on afterschool programs that support youth in tutoring, study prep, ELL programs and skill development
826 Seattle (now known as the Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas) – $10,000
Para Los Niños – $10,000
2010
Focus on mental health and academic support programs for foster care youth
Sound Mental Health – $15,000
College Success Foundation – $5,000
2009
Focus on youth violence intervention programs
Alive & Free/YouthCare partnership – $7,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters – $5,000
Raising Our Youth As Leaders – $7,500
2008
Focus on the physical well-being of youth
Children’s Hospital – $10,000
Choice & Consequence – $5,000
Peace for the Streets By Kids from the Streets – $5,000
2007
Focus on improving the home lives of King County youth who were at risk of homelessness and other major upheavals
Mockingbird Society – $5,000
Youth Advocates (now known as Children’s Home Society) – $10,000
YWCA, Girls First program – $10,000
Interested in applying for Youth Grantmaking Board funding? View Youth Grantmaking Board RFP information on our current grant opportunities page