Ordinary People Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ordinary People Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $224,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$224,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $140,500 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $140,500 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $224,500 | 14 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Ordinary People 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 Ordinary People Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $108,500 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sightline Institute | Environmental Protection | $30,000 |
| Clean Energy Transition Institute | Reducing Fossil Fuel Emissions | $30,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Law Enforcement | $30,000 |
| Heartland Fund | Rural Community Building | $25,000 |
| Represent Us Education Fund | Democracy Building | $25,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Forest Preservation | $20,000 |
| Fuse Innovation Fund | Communications Infrastructure | $20,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Voter Education | $20,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundations | Addressing Global Warming | $15,000 |
| The Urbanist Fund | Education the public about the benefits of urbanism | $5,000 |
| Fairvote Washington Foundation | Education about voting methods | $2,000 |
| Fannie and John Hertz Foundation | Post-graduate education | $1,000 |
| 350 Seattle | Averting Climate Disaster | $1,000 |
| Cascade Bicycle Club | Transportation policy | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Weise
- Laura Yedwab
Questions people ask
Does Ordinary People Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ordinary People Foundation give?
$224,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ordinary People Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Weise (President) and Laura Yedwab (Vice President).
What does Ordinary People Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.