Louden Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louden Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $99,200 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,500. 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$99,200
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $102,500 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $102,500 | 39 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $99,200 | 45 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Louden 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 Louden Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 12 | $26,500 |
| Washington | 7 | $22,200 |
| Virginia | 6 | $18,100 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $6,900 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Leopard Trust | No restrictions | $15,500 |
| Carbondale Clay Center | No restrictions | $10,500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | No restrictions | $7,000 |
| Organization for Tropical Studies | No restrictions | $6,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts Association | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| The Forest Conservancy | No restrictions | $4,000 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $3,600 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $3,500 |
| The Ocean Conservancy | No restrictions | $3,000 |
| Earlham College | No restrictions | $2,000 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | No restrictions | $1,500 |
| Shiloh House | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| The Blue Bench | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| University of Wyoming NPS Research | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Kawangware Children's Center | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Children International | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Farm Wilderness Foundation | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Cat Care Society | No restrictions | $500 |
| The Continental Divide Trail Coalit | No restrictions | $500 |
| Friends of the Earth | No restrictions | $500 |
| National Speleological Society | No restrictions | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | No restrictions | $500 |
| The Wilderness Society | No restrictions | $500 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | No restrictions | $500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | No restrictions | $500 |
| Knitting for Peace | No restrictions | $500 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $500 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $500 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $500 |
| Individual | No restrictions | $500 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | No restrictions | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- George Louden
- Michael W Louden
- Rebecca Louden
Questions people ask
Does Louden Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louden Family Foundation give?
$99,200 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Louden Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George Louden (Trustee), Michael W Louden (Ceo) and Rebecca Louden (Trustee).
What does Louden Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.