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Guthrie Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 426070777

Guthrie Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,729 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,746 and the largest $7,743. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $32,880 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$32,86610$704,106
2024$32,88011$781,103
2025$36,72912$841,652

How to apply

Guthrie 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Guthrie Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington6$15,243
New Mexico3$8,243
Iowa1$7,743
Texas1$4,000
California1$1,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Iowa City, IA
P.e. Mcclenahan memorial fund$7,743
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
Langley, WA
Unrestricted grant$5,000
Thisishouston
Kingwood, TX
Unrestricted grant$4,000
Woodland Park Players
Seattle, WA
Unrestricted grant$3,243
Argos A Shelter Dog Rescue Inc
Albuquerque, NM
Unrestricted grant$2,750
Nmdog
Albuquerque, NM
Unrestricted grant$2,750
Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary
Santa Fe, NM
Unrestricted grant$2,743
Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Art
La Connor, WA
Unrestricted grant$2,500
Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Mus
Bremerton, WA
Unrestricted grant$1,500
Ballard Food Bank
Seattle, WA
Unrestricted grant$1,500
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington & North Idaho
Yakima, WA
Unrestricted grant$1,500
The Trevor Project
West Hollywood, CA
Unrestricted grant$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Guthrie Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Guthrie Foundation give?

$36,729 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,746.

Who runs Guthrie Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James Guthrie (Vice Preside), David Guthrie (Secretary/Tr), Cheri Guthrie (Asst Secreta) and Doug Guthrie (President).

What does Guthrie Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and animals.

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