Seattle-Sonoran Foundation
Accepts applications
Seattle-Sonoran Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $390,000 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$390,000
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $330,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $330,000 | 54 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 57 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas W Phillips 11025 E Honey Mesquite Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-3265 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 399-4455 |
| What to submit | No formal application forms. Submit inquiry by mail. |
What Seattle-Sonoran Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 35 | $237,500 |
| California | 8 | $73,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $20,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ewu Foundation | Molly phillips fund | $60,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Fdn | General program support | $15,000 |
| Alexandria House | General program support | $12,500 |
| School on Wheels | General program support | $12,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget S | General program support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General program support | $10,000 |
| Freshwater Trust | General program support | $10,000 |
| Global Partnerships | General program support | $10,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids | General program support | $10,000 |
| Kid Works | General program support | $10,000 |
| Mary's Place | General program support | $10,000 |
| Opal Community Land Trust | General program support | $10,000 |
| Priceless Puppy Rescue Corp | General program support | $10,000 |
| Purposeful Rescue | General program support | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General program support | $10,000 |
| Washington Junior Golf Assn | General program support | $10,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Reclaim Project | General program support | $7,500 |
| NAMI Greater Seattle | General program support | $7,000 |
| Univ of Washingtonharborview | General program support | $6,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | General program support | $5,000 |
| Concern for the Girl Child | General program support | $5,000 |
| Earth Corps | General program support | $5,000 |
| El Centro de la Raza | General program support | $5,000 |
| Fare Start | General program support | $5,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen | General program support | $5,000 |
| Inland NW Golf Foundation (First Te | General program support | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Roland griffiths fd | $5,000 |
| Leadership Tomorrow | General program support | $5,000 |
| Northwest Abortion Access FD | General program support | $5,000 |
| Northwest Mothers Milk Bank | General program support | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action | General program support | $5,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation | General program support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gnhaik | General program support | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General program support | $5,000 |
| St George's School Annual Fund | General program support | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation | General program support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General program support | $5,000 |
| Bike Works | General program support | $3,000 |
| Coyote Central | General program support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Phillips
- Peggy van Sice Phillips
- Benjamin S Phillips
- Christopher Charlie C Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Seattle-Sonoran Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Seattle-Sonoran Foundation give?
$390,000 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Seattle-Sonoran Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas W Phillips (President, T), Peggy van Sice Phillips (Vice-Preside), Benjamin S Phillips (Vice-Preside) and Christopher Charlie C Phillips (Vice-Preside).
What does Seattle-Sonoran Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and education.