Laird Norton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laird Norton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 126 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants126
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$45.8 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $815,140 the year before.
59% 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 | $815,140 | 94 | $41.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 126 | $45.8 million |
How to apply
Laird Norton 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Laird Norton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 62 | $695,700 |
| California | 22 | $327,800 |
| Oregon | 12 | $163,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $95,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $73,500 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $64,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $45,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Solutions Project | Program support for regenerative agriculture | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | General support, work in the se blufflands region/minnesota | $45,000 |
| Valley Stewardship Network | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Arts Impact | General operating support | $40,000 |
| RSF Social Finance | Program support for establishment of a daf | $40,000 |
| Truckee River Watershed Council | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Bonneville Environmental Foundation | Support to organize convening, shared learning & networking | $35,000 |
| CHOOSE180 | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Earthcorps | Blue carbon work, general support | $35,000 |
| Ecotrust | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Legal Counsel for Youth & Children | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Mockingbird Society | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Quivira Coalition | General operating support | $35,000 |
| United Indians of All Tribes Foundation | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Center for Diversity & the Environment | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center | Bring back the beaver campaign | $30,000 |
| Sightline Institute | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wa State Arts Commission | Creative start support (artswa) | $30,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | Support for educational programming | $25,000 |
| Arts Corps | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Atlantic Street Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Carbon Cycle Institute | General operating support | $25,000 |
| City Forest Credits | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Earth Economics | Support to expand earth economics' work in minnesota | $25,000 |
| Exploring the Arts | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Front & Centered | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Arts integration programming support | $25,000 |
| Kent Youth & Family Services | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Kinnickinnic River Land Trust | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Legal Counsel for Youth & Children | Preventative youth engagement team program support (pyet) | $25,000 |
| Mono Lake Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Powerful Voices | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Restoravore | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Ryther | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (Creative Advantage Fiscal Sponsor the Sea | General operating support, creative advantage programming | $25,000 |
| Superior Bio-Conservancy | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Teamchild | General operating support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Social impact center, general program support | $25,000 |
| Ecotrust | Tribal marine stewards network, general program support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katie Briggs
- David Kane
- Lindsay Hall
- Chris Taylor
- Adam Kuhlmann
- Andreas Ueland
- Piper Lucas
- Maryalice Parks
- Jill Gardner
- Nicole Steinwedell
- Pamela Tanase
- Juan David Mickle
- Ingrid Langston
Questions people ask
Does Laird Norton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laird Norton Family Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 126 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Laird Norton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katie Briggs (Managing Director), David Kane (Chair (Thru 6/24)), Lindsay Hall (Chair (From 7/24)) and Chris Taylor (Dir (Thru 6/24), V. Chair (From 7/24)) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Laird Norton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.