Grousemont Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grousemont Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.2 million in 179 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.3 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$9.2 million
- Number of grants179
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$240 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.8 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.8 million | 155 | $230 million |
| 2024 | $9.2 million | 179 | $240 million |
How to apply
Grousemont 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 Grousemont Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 143 | $8.8 million |
| California | 11 | $305,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $303,300 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $223,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $150,000 |
| New York | 5 | $135,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $130,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Center Foundation | Memorial stadium project | $1.3 million |
| Seattle Center Foundation | Memorial stadium project | $1.3 million |
| UW Brotherhoodsisterhood Initiative (No Regrets) | Campaign for expansion | $500,000 |
| Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition | General & unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Seattle Center Foundation | Shaping our future campaign | $300,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | General & unrestricted | $300,000 |
| The Center for Independent Documentary Inc (No Regrets) | Three black men project | $250,000 |
| Tubman Center for Health & Freedom | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | General & unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Riverton Park United Methodist Church | Migrant arrival program | $210,000 |
| Refugee Artisan Initiative | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Toxic-Free Future | General & unrestricted | $200,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Mineral lake capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Refugee Womens Alliance(rewa) | General & unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Young Women Empowered | General & unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Charles Schwab Daf | General & unrestricted | $140,000 |
| Population Services International | General & unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Foundation | General & unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Sound | General & unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Wa | General & unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Eastern washington programming | $90,000 |
| Neighborcare Health | Staff wellness support | $80,000 |
| Ballard High School Foundation | General & unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Earthjustice | Staff wellness support | $75,000 |
| Arts Corps | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Street Center | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of King County | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of King County | Staff wellness support | $50,000 |
| Byrd Barr Place | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| College Success Foundation | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greater King County | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Earthgen | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Family Law Casa of King County | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Food Lifeline | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Staff wellness support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Kexp | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Kindering Center | Staff wellness support | $50,000 |
| Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kyle Rolfe
- Kate Janeway
- Korynne Wright
- Sally Wright
- Lauren Rolfe
- Sarah Hopper
Questions people ask
Does Grousemont Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grousemont Foundation give?
$9.2 million in tax year 2024, across 179 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Grousemont Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kyle Rolfe (President/Director), Kate Janeway (Director), Korynne Wright (Director/Secretary) and Sally Wright (Director/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Grousemont Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.