Konzen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Konzen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Issaquah, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.4 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $650,000. 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$8.4 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$253 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.5 million 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 | $990,000 | 39 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 49 | $98.4 million |
| 2025 | $8.4 million | 69 | $253 million |
How to apply
Konzen 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 Konzen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 34 | $4.9 million |
| California | 7 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $620,000 |
| New York | 4 | $330,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $300,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $180,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $135,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain to Sound Greenway | Operating | $650,000 |
| Seattle Union Gospel Mission | Operating | $507,500 |
| Trust for Public Land | Operating | $500,000 |
| Seattle Childrens' Hospital Guild | Operating | $395,000 |
| Plant With Purpose | Operating | $393,460 |
| Agros Inernational | Operating | $260,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Operating | $250,000 |
| New Story | Operating | $250,000 |
| Mission Flight | Operating | $227,000 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Operating | $225,000 |
| World Vision Foundation | Operating | $200,000 |
| Northwest Family Life | Operating | $200,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Operating | $180,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Operating | $175,000 |
| Solid Ground Washington | Operating | $175,000 |
| FSC Investments & Parnterships | Operating | $166,780 |
| National Park Foundation | Operating | $150,000 |
| American Humane | Operating | $150,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Operating | $150,000 |
| Jubilee Reach | Operating | $150,000 |
| The More We Love | Operating | $150,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | Operating | $150,000 |
| Porchlight | Operating | $135,000 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | Operating | $110,000 |
| Clean Washington Waters | Operating | $105,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle | Operating | $100,000 |
| Bridge Receiving Center | Operating | $100,000 |
| Honnold Foundation | Operating | $100,000 |
| Lahai Health | Operating | $100,000 |
| Wa State Parks Foundation | Operating | $100,000 |
| The Parlor Room | Operating | $100,000 |
| Homage Senior Services | Operating | $80,000 |
| Street Business School | Operating | $80,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Operating | $80,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | Operating | $80,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Operating | $75,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Operating | $75,000 |
| Raven Rock Ranch | Operating | $75,000 |
| Seattle Veterinary Outreach | Operating | $75,000 |
| Canopy Planet Foundation | Operating | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Konzen
- Heather Tuininga
- Tommaso Konzen
- Samuele Konzen
- The Tschetter Group
Questions people ask
Does Konzen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Konzen Family Foundation give?
$8.4 million in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Konzen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil Konzen (Director), Heather Tuininga (Secretary, Executive Director), Tommaso Konzen (Director) and Samuele Konzen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Konzen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and health.