Stolte Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stolte Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.4 million in 97 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $650,000. 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$8.4 million
- Number of grants97
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$65.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.9 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.9 million | 87 | $66.9 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 97 | $65.6 million |
How to apply
Stolte Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stolte Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 64 | $6.0 million |
| Michigan | 11 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $500,000 |
| California | 7 | $289,050 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,875 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of King County | Funding for general charitable operations | $650,000 |
| Climate Solutions - Seattle | Funding for general charitable operations | $600,000 |
| Community Center for Education Results | Funding for general charitable operations | $469,128 |
| Utility Information Alliance | Funding for general charitable operations | $300,000 |
| Evergreen Collaborative | Funding for general charitable operations | $200,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Funding for general charitable operations | $200,000 |
| Community Network Council | Funding for general charitable operations | $175,000 |
| Para Los Nios | Funding for general charitable operations | $175,000 |
| Voices of Tomorrow | Funding for general charitable operations | $175,000 |
| Washington Alliance for Better Schools | Funding for general charitable operations | $175,000 |
| Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust | Funding for general charitable operations | $175,000 |
| World Relief Western Wa - World Relief Corp of National Association of Evan | Funding for general charitable operations | $175,000 |
| Child Care Aware of Washington | Funding for general charitable operations | $150,000 |
| NW Energy Coalition | Funding for general charitable operations | $150,000 |
| Pathwaves Wa | Funding for general charitable operations | $150,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Funding for general charitable operations | $150,000 |
| Start Early | Funding for general charitable operations | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Funding for general charitable operations | $150,000 |
| Windward Fund | Funding for general charitable operations | $150,000 |
| Citizens Utility Board of Michigan | Funding for general charitable operations | $140,000 |
| Institute for Energy Innovation | Funding for general charitable operations | $125,000 |
| Institute for Energy Innovation | Funding for general charitable operations | $110,000 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | Funding for general charitable operations | $105,000 |
| Open Doors for Multicultural Families | Funding for general charitable operations | $105,000 |
| RVC Seattle | Funding for general charitable operations | $101,250 |
| Cascadia Cleantech Prize | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Emerald Cities Collaborative | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Greentrike | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Look Listen and Learn TV | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Spark Northwest | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Windward Fund | Funding for general charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Michigan Clean Fuels Institute | Funding for general charitable operations | $80,000 |
| Fuse Innovation Fund | Funding for general charitable operations | $75,000 |
| Grist Magazine Inc | Funding for general charitable operations | $75,000 |
| Latino Community Fund of Washington State | Funding for general charitable operations | $75,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center | Funding for general charitable operations | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi Stolte
- Christopher Stolte
- Kim Wright
Questions people ask
Does Stolte Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stolte Family Foundation give?
$8.4 million in tax year 2024, across 97 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Stolte Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heidi Stolte (Director, President), Christopher Stolte (Director, Secretary, Treasurer) and Kim Wright (Director).
What does Stolte Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and education.