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Karl Arthur Severson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Shelton, Washington · EIN 474889087

Karl Arthur Severson Foundation is a private foundation in Shelton, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,972 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,871 and the largest $19,130. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $52,148 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$52,14811$84,216
2024$34,9726$138,771

How to apply

Karl Arthur Severson 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

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington6$34,972

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
WA
To cover ski expenses$19,130
Individual
WA
Sponsor sailing programs$10,000
Individual
WA
To cover ski expenses$2,100
Individual
WA
$1,642
Individual
WA
To cover ski expenses$1,100
Individual
WA
To cover ski expenses$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Karl Arthur Severson Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Karl Arthur Severson Foundation give?

$34,972 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,871.

Who runs Karl Arthur Severson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Mark Severson (Co-Founder) and Madelon Severson (Co-Founder).

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