The Aldarra Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Aldarra Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $100 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2.2 million and the largest $51.0 million. 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$100 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2.2 million
- Largest grant$51.0 million
- Assets$945,503
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80.0 million | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $100 million | 14 | $945,503 |
How to apply
The Aldarra 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 The Aldarra Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 13 | $97.8 million |
| California | 1 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Flight Foundation | Various projects | $51.0 million |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Various projects | $26.0 million |
| Arboretum Foundation | Various projects | $2.2 million |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Various projects | $2.2 million |
| Cascade Public Media | Various projects | $2.2 million |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research | Various projects | $2.2 million |
| Marys Place Seattle | Various projects | $2.2 million |
| Medic One Foundation | Various projects | $2.2 million |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | Various projects | $2.1 million |
| UW Foundation | Various projects | $1.9 million |
| Hopelink | Various projects | $1.8 million |
| Treehouse | Various projects | $1.8 million |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | Various projects | $1.6 million |
| Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Children | Various projects | $600,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradford L Barnard
- Michael Hallman
- Don W Coombs
Questions people ask
Does The Aldarra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Aldarra Foundation give?
$100 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2.2 million.
Who runs The Aldarra Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bradford L Barnard (Director & President), Michael Hallman (Director) and Don W Coombs (Director, Secretary & Treasurer).
What does The Aldarra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.