Sharing Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sharing Foundation is a private foundation in Redmond, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $485,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $66,000. 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$485,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $234,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $234,000 | 10 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $485,000 | 13 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Sharing 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 Sharing Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 13 | $485,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Experience | To assist org in its purpose | $66,000 |
| Eastside Academy | To assist org in its purpose | $62,000 |
| Post 84 | To assist org in its purpose | $60,000 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program | To assist org in its purposeto assist org in its purpose | $52,000 |
| University District Food Bank | To assist org in its purpose | $42,000 |
| West Seattle Helpline | To assist org in its purpose | $41,000 |
| Methow Valley Education Foundation | To assist org in its purpose | $40,000 |
| Crisis Connections | To assist org in its purpose | $36,000 |
| North Cascades Institute | To assist org in its purpose | $32,000 |
| Renton Technical College | To assist org in its purpose | $21,000 |
| Methow at Home | To assist org in its purpose | $13,000 |
| NW Salmon Research | To assist org in its purpose | $10,000 |
| Methow Valley Chamber | To assist org in its purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara D Angie-Rottler
- D Edson Clark
- Andrew C Rottler
- Steven Rottler
Questions people ask
Does Sharing Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharing Foundation give?
$485,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Sharing Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara D Angie-Rottler (Board of Director), D Edson Clark (Board of Director), Andrew C Rottler (Board of Director) and Steven Rottler (Board of Director).
What does Sharing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.