Hatfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hatfield Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,508 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,500. 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$53,508
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $7,500 | 6 | $39,178 |
| 2024 | $7,500 | 6 | $18,864 |
| 2025 | $53,508 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Hatfield 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
What Hatfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 2 | $7,420 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,250 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Scholarship payment | $7,500 |
| Tulane University | Scholarship payment | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarship payment | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship payment | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Scholarship payment | $5,000 |
| Baylor University | Scholarship payment | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship payment | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarship payment | $2,500 |
| University of Minnesota- Twin Citie | Scholarship payment | $2,500 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship payment | $2,500 |
| Fosterful | Distribute remaining funds | $2,423 |
| Watsi | Distribute remaining funds | $2,420 |
| Lehigh University | Scholarship payment | $1,250 |
| Collin College | Scholarship payment | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship payment | $1,165 |
Officers and trustees
- Forrest Hatfield
- Amanda Hatfield
- Carol Lowell
Questions people ask
Does Hatfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hatfield Foundation give?
$53,508 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hatfield Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Forrest Hatfield (President/Tr), Amanda Hatfield (Secretary) and Carol Lowell (Director).
What does Hatfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.