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The Filer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lake Forest Park, Washington · EIN 911808108

The Filer Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest Park, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

The Filer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Filer Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington4$17,500
Arizona1$7,500
Idaho1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Umom
Phoenix, AZ
Charitable$7,500
St Jude Childrens Hospital
Seattle, WA
Charitable$7,500
The Noah Center
Stanwood, WA
Charitable$6,500
Cherry Gulch
Emmett, ID
Charitable$5,000
Uprep School Fund
Seattle, WA
Charitable$2,500
New Song Education Fund 2002
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Charitable$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Filer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Filer Foundation give?

$27,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.

Who runs The Filer Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Denise Baker (President).

What does The Filer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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