444S Foundation
Preselected recipients only
444S Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$64.8 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 31 | $63.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 31 | $64.8 million |
How to apply
444S Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What 444S Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $660,000 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $555,000 |
| Alaska | 7 | $475,000 |
| California | 2 | $326,375 |
| Idaho | 2 | $220,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $73,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $41,250 |
| Utah | 1 | $35,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity Funders Group | Environmental preservation | $275,000 |
| Makeway Foundation | Environmental preservation | $250,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Environmental preservation | $250,000 |
| Winter Wildlands Alliance | Environmental preservation | $195,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Environmental preservation | $170,000 |
| Native Movement | Environmental preservation | $135,000 |
| Cpaws Yukon | Environmental preservation | $120,000 |
| The Alaska Center Education Fund | Environmental preservation | $115,000 |
| Trustees for Alaska | Environmental preservation | $100,000 |
| Ecojustice Canada Society | Environmental preservation | $75,000 |
| Endangered Species Coalition | Environmental preservation | $75,000 |
| West Coast Environmental Law Research Foundation | Environmental preservation | $75,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Environmental preservation | $60,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Environmental preservation | $51,375 |
| Environment America Research & Policy Center | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| Wildearth Guardians | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| The Conservation Alliance | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Environmental preservation | $45,000 |
| Nature Canada | Environmental preservation | $45,000 |
| Round River Conservation Studies | Environmental preservation | $35,000 |
| Wildsight | Environmental preservation | $35,000 |
| Institute for New Economics | Environmental preservation | $30,000 |
| Yukon Conservation Society | Environmental preservation | $30,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics | 1225 e international airport rd. #220 | $30,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Environmental preservation | $26,250 |
| Advocates for the West | Environmental preservation | $25,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Environmental preservation | $25,000 |
| Northern Alaska Environmental Center | Environmental preservation | $25,000 |
| Audubon Alaska | Environmental preservation | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Environmental preservation | $23,000 |
| Silvix Resources | Environmental preservation | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Ann Wayburn
- William Morgan Roush
- James N Sheldon
- Corrie Yackulic
Questions people ask
Does 444S Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 444S Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs 444S Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Ann Wayburn (Trustee), William Morgan Roush (Trustee), James N Sheldon (Trustee) and Corrie Yackulic (Trustee).
What does 444S Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.