Ninneweb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ninneweb Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $455,037 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$455,037
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $272,300 the year before.
33% 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 | $272,300 | 23 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $455,037 | 27 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Ninneweb 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 Ninneweb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $148,650 |
| Hawaii | 10 | $130,377 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 2 | $40,010 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $21,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Dance Theatre | Support ballet school . | $75,000 |
| Kupeke Ahupuaa | Support protection of cultural resources and restoration of native ecosystems. | $60,000 |
| Friends of Cooper Island | Support Arctic Guillemot research. | $35,000 |
| Create | Support building sustainable future coping with water food fuel shortages. | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School | Support scholarship fund. | $30,000 |
| Bureau of Fearless Ideas | Support writing and storytelling programs. | $25,000 |
| Molokai Land Trust | Support land preservation. | $25,000 |
| Molokai Arts Center | Support enrichment Molokai community by way of art. | $25,000 |
| Documentaries Seattle | Support Dante Marioni documentary film production. | $25,000 |
| Hugo House | Support literary arts organization operations. | $25,000 |
| Skidmore College | Support Opportunity Program and SEF Internships. | $20,000 |
| Didi Hirsch | Support mental health services. | $10,010 |
| Advocates for the West | Support protecting sensitive and iconic species from governmental neglect and industry contempt. | $10,000 |
| NW African American Museum | Support Black history art and culture. | $10,000 |
| Seattle University | Support Halio Ahmed Maie Scholarship. | $10,000 |
| Bertschi School | Support Bertschi Fund to fulfill programming needs. | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat | Support local news organization. | $10,000 |
| Legal Voice | Support laws for positive change in womens lives. | $5,150 |
| Hawaii Alliance Progressive Action | Support community valuing aina and people over profit. | $2,602 |
| Hawaii Peoples Fund | Support grassroots social change. | $2,575 |
| KNKX | Support local journalism. | $2,500 |
| Molokai Community Health Center | Support community kitchen space. | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Support local journalism. | $1,200 |
| Kuow | Support local journalism. | $1,000 |
| Wnyc | Support independent local journalism. | $1,000 |
| Molokai History Project | Support preserving and showcasing cultural heritage of Molokai. | $1,000 |
| Moanas Hula Halau | Support hula study and performance. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Kenly
- Donald Cumming
- Colin Narver
Questions people ask
Does Ninneweb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ninneweb Foundation give?
$455,037 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ninneweb Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Kenly (president), Donald Cumming (sec-treasurer) and Colin Narver (director).
What does Ninneweb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.