Cedarmere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cedarmere Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $90,000 and the largest $1.0 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$90,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $132,375 the year before.
25% 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 | $132,375 | 28 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Cedarmere 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
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $1.7 million |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Byrd Barr Place | General Support for BIPOC ED Coalition | $1.0 million |
| Byrd Barr Place | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| Communities Rise | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| Front And Centered | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| Latino Community Fund | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| Na'Ah Illahee Fund | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| RVC Seattle | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| JustLead Washington | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| Common Future | Capacity Building | $12,000 |
| OneAmerica Washington | Quick Response Training Grant & Capacity Building | $12,000 |
| Sound Child Care Solutions | Capacity Building | $12,000 |
| Shunpike | To Support the Seattle Arts & Culture for Anti-Racisim | $12,000 |
| Peps | Capacity Building | $6,224 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie Matthews
- Kathleen D Edwards
- George O Edwards
- Amy Zimerman
- Robert D Watt III
- Beto Yarce
- Sarah Tran
Questions people ask
Does Cedarmere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cedarmere Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $90,000.
Who runs Cedarmere Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melanie Matthews (Executive Director - thru 11/30/24), Kathleen D Edwards (President), George O Edwards (Secretary) and Amy Zimerman (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.