Donald Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,350 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,350
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$593,088
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $251,700 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $289,000 | 33 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $251,700 | 33 | $773,820 |
| 2025 | $135,350 | 34 | $593,088 |
How to apply
Donald 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.
What Donald Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 29 | $128,600 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seadoc Society | Environment | $25,500 |
| Funhouse Commons | Youth & human services | $25,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Health & human services | $25,000 |
| Seadoc Society | Environment | $10,000 |
| UW Medicine Advancement | Health & human services | $10,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | Environment | $7,000 |
| Opal Community Land Trust | Health & human services | $5,000 |
| Uplift | Health & human services | $5,000 |
| A Giving Heart | Health & human services | $2,500 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | Health & human services/youth services | $2,500 |
| Overflow 912 | Health & human services | $2,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Kcsarc | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Lakeside School | Education | $1,000 |
| Orcas Island Film Festival | Arts | $1,000 |
| Orcas Senior Center | Youth & human services | $1,000 |
| Orcas Community Resource Center | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Plymouth Housing | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Education | $1,000 |
| Seattle Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| Steve Resch Memorial Scholarship Fund | Education | $1,000 |
| Princeton Rowing | Education | $1,000 |
| Alliance for Gun Responsibility | Health & human services | $500 |
| Gage Academy of Arts | Arts | $500 |
| Jubilee Womens Center | Health & human services | $500 |
| Seattle Children's | Health & human services/youth services | $500 |
| Tree House | Youth & human services | $500 |
| Kuow | Arts | $250 |
| Music Advocacy Group | Education | $250 |
| Path With Art | Arts | $250 |
| Seattle Public Library | Education | $250 |
| Soldiers Secret Santa | Youth & human services | $250 |
| Orcas Island Booster Club | Youth & human services | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James Donald
- Laura Donald
Questions people ask
Does Donald Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald Family Foundation give?
$135,350 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Donald Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Donald (Trustee) and Laura Donald (Trustee).
What does Donald Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and environment and conservation.