The Bullitt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bullitt Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$4.1 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$46.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $5.8 million | 156 | $48.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 56 | $46.4 million |
How to apply
The Bullitt 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 Bullitt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 39 | $1.5 million |
| Oregon | 9 | $557,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $95,000 |
| California | 2 | $85,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic-Free Future | To advocate for the elimination of toxics in the emerald corridor while promoting the use of safer alternative products and inherently nontoxic chemicals. | $125,000 |
| Futurewise | For a general support exit grant. | $100,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action | Bullitt prize endowment | $100,000 |
| Verde | To plan a clean materials campus campus in ne portland, oregon. For general support | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Harrison endowment at the evans school | $100,000 |
| Transportation Choices Coalition | To build organizational capacity and advocate for new revenue sources to support public transit. | $100,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council | For general support. | $95,000 |
| Sightline Institute | For a general support exit grant. | $95,000 |
| 350 Seattle | As an exit grant for the activities of the amazon employees for climate justice program. | $90,000 |
| Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | To leverage the strength of the labor-environmental alliance to achieve greenhouse gas reductions needed to meet state climate goals. | $80,000 |
| Renewable Northwest Project | For general support. | $80,000 |
| Earthjustice | To support the northwest regional office whose attorneys provide free legal advice and representation. | $75,000 |
| Center for Sustainable Infrastructure | For general support. | $75,000 |
| Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition | General support grant | $70,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | For continued support of the bread lab, a project of washington state university. | $60,000 |
| Institute for Washington's Future | For general support. | $60,000 |
| Seattle Neighborhood Greenways | For general support. | $60,000 |
| Ecotrust | To advance a climate resilient food system in oregon and washington. | $57,500 |
| Northwest Environmental Defense Center | For continued advocacy to secure regulations and accountability that result in improved air quality and decarbonization benefits for traditionally disadvantaged communities. | $55,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | To continue encouraging hospitals to reduce food waste, decrease meat purchases and provide plant-forward meals. | $50,000 |
| Climate Solutions | General support grant | $50,000 |
| Cascadia Policy Solutions (WWF) | To support the pacific coast collaborative a regional collaborative that has adopted a goal to reduce food waste. | $50,000 |
| Coalition of Communities of Color | To partner with the city of portland and green building advocates to secure adoption and implementation of equitable residential building standards. | $50,000 |
| Spark Northwest | For general support. | $50,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | For an exit grant to support the emerald alliance for people, nature and community. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Bullitt prize award winner | $50,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators | To organize regional collaboration for state legislators in washington and oregon in support of implementation of climate and energy policy. | $45,000 |
| Tides Foundation | For general support. | $45,000 |
| 350 PDX | General support grant | $45,000 |
| Earthgen | For general support. | $40,000 |
| Breach Collective | For a two-year exit grant to oppose the ongoing operations and proposed expansion of the zenith oil terminal in portland. | $40,000 |
| Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility | To support the continued development of fund raising capacity, diversification of funding sources and system infrastructure. | $40,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | As an exit grant for the activities of the washington state chapter of the sierra club. | $40,000 |
| Investigatewest | For general support. | $35,000 |
| Citizens Utility Board | For a general support exit grant to support strong implementation of the oregon climate action plan. | $35,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | To support bullitt center tours | $28,596 |
| Climate Solutions | General support grant | $25,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action | For general support. | $25,000 |
| Urban Sustainability Directors Network | For the usdn western regional meeting in portland. | $25,000 |
| Individual | Bullitt prize award winner | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denis Hayes
- Salley Anderson
- Jessie Woolley-Wilson
- Rob Pena
- Erim Gomez
- Mark Edlen
- Paul Schwer
- Lisa Graumlich
- Howard Frumkin
- Rico Quirindongo
- Rod Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Bullitt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bullitt Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs The Bullitt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Denis Hayes (Ceo & Chair), Salley Anderson (Cfo & Treasurer), Jessie Woolley-Wilson (Vice Chair) and Rob Pena (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Bullitt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and food and hunger.