Seattle Peoples Fund
Preselected recipients only
Seattle Peoples Fund is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$56,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,500 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $51,500 | 11 | $925,830 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 10 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Seattle Peoples Fund 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 Seattle Peoples Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 16 | $56,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amigos de Seattle | Operating | $5,000 |
| Deaf Spotlight | Deafblind living history project | $5,000 |
| Lao Senior Outreach | Operating | $5,000 |
| RVC Seattle | Ala garifuna women | $5,000 |
| Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound | Operating | $4,000 |
| Rhapsody Project | Operating | $4,000 |
| RVC Seattle | First five years and beyond | $4,000 |
| RVC Seattle | Wa-bloc and ala garifuna women | $4,000 |
| Women United | Operating | $4,000 |
| Yehaw Indigenous Creatives Collective | Operating | $4,000 |
| Deaf Spotlight | Operating | $3,000 |
| Heartbeat Family Support Svcs | Operating | $3,000 |
| Malawi Seattle Assoc | Operating | $3,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Song2sea | $1,000 |
| Shunpike | Pork filled productions | $1,000 |
| Tibetan Association of Wa | Operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roslyn Kagi
- Penelope Cabot
- Aaliyah Gupta
Questions people ask
Does Seattle Peoples Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seattle Peoples Fund give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Seattle Peoples Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Roslyn Kagi (Director / Secretary), Penelope Cabot (Director / President) and Aaliyah Gupta (Director / Treasurer).
What does Seattle Peoples Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and arts and culture.