Bezos Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bezos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $350 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $350 million and the largest $350 million. 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$350 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$350 million
- Largest grant$350 million
- Assets$155 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $157 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $157 million | 1 | $168 million |
| 2024 | $350 million | 1 | $155 million |
How to apply
Bezos Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $350 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment C | See attachment c | $350 million |
Officers and trustees
- Miguel A Bezos
- Jacklyn G Bezos
- Christina Bezos Poore
- Mark S Bezos
- Lisa Bezos
- Stephen S Poore
- Jeffrey P Bezos
- Kennedy Poore Markulec
- John Deasy
Questions people ask
Does Bezos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bezos Family Foundation give?
$350 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $350 million.
Who runs Bezos Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Miguel A Bezos (Director, Vice Pres, Secretary), Jacklyn G Bezos (Director, Chair), Christina Bezos Poore (Director) and Mark S Bezos (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.