The Norcliffe Foundation
Accepts applications
The Norcliffe Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $56.5 million in 454 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $7.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$56.5 million
- Number of grants454
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$7.1 million
- Assets$1.0 billion
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40.5 million the year before.
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $23.5 million | 407 | $815 million |
| 2023 | $40.5 million | 586 | $1.0 billion |
| 2024 | $56.5 million | 454 | $1.0 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Beatty 600 University St Ste 2003, Seattle, WA 98101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 682-4820, info@norcliffefoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applications are accepted through an online grant portal at www.norcliffefoundation.org |
| Restrictions | Applications are accepted from organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax status operating in the puget sound region of Washington state. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Norcliffe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 437 | $55.2 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $650,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $245,000 |
| California | 4 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $28,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Roof Stadium Partnership Fiscally Sponsored by Seattle Center Foundatio | Memorial stadium redevelopment | $7.1 million |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | South lake union campus expansion: exceptional space enables extraordinary science | $4.8 million |
| Valley Medical Center | Cancer care center | $3.0 million |
| Mary's Place | Burien family shelter and affordable housing project | $2.4 million |
| Bishop Blanchet High School | Ignite be the light campaign | $2.1 million |
| Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Foundation | It starts with yes: neurosciences autism and mental health | $2.0 million |
| 5th Avenue Theatre Association | The next 100 years campaign | $1.9 million |
| Seattle Symphony | Benaroya hall public spaces enhancements | $1.9 million |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky | Power the movement campaign | $1.6 million |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties | Pearl street YMCA - phase 1a | $1.5 million |
| Artsfund | Youth arts opportunity fund endowment | $1.4 million |
| Evergreenhealth Foundation | Comprehensive mri suite | $1.2 million |
| Catholic Community Services | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Multicare Foundations | Mary bridge children's hospital capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Advancing care together campaign | $1.0 million |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Contribution | $1.0 million |
| The Arc - King County | The arc legacy center campaign | $1.0 million |
| Youthcare | The constellation center | $800,000 |
| Helpline House | Building a better bainbridge capital campaign | $739,725 |
| Step by Step Family Support Center | Early learning center | $580,000 |
| Compass Health | Broadway campus redevelopment project | $500,000 |
| Downtown Emergency Service Center | General operating | $500,000 |
| Farestart | Social enterprise and training relaunch | $500,000 |
| Fulcrum Foundation | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Seattleking County | Hope starts at home campaign | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Tacomapierce County | Building hope campaign | $500,000 |
| International Community Health Services | Ron chew healthy aging and wellness center | $500,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | 5-year operating campaign | $500,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | The campaign for seattles union gospel mission | $500,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Contribution | $500,000 |
| White Center Food Bank | Capital campaign to keep the community fed | $472,300 |
| Fulcrum Foundation | General operating support | $411,116 |
| Grand Tacoma Cine Club | Save the grand campaign | $400,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center | Cora whitley family center - phase iii | $400,000 |
| One Roof Stadium Partnership Fiscally Sponsored by Seattle Center Foundatio | Memorial stadium redevelopment | $387,975 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | One heart one home building campaign | $300,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association | Visitor center | $300,000 |
| Save the Children | Increasing educational outcomes and food security for children in rural western washington | $300,000 |
| Washington Policy Center | Contribution | $300,000 |
| Vashon Maury Community Food Bank | Community resource hub & new food bank | $275,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Beatty
- Susan Pohl
- Mary Pigott
- David Wright
- Lisa Anderson
- James Hughes
- Michael Kenway
- Charles M Pigott
- James C Pigott
- John Pigott
- Amy Shamah
- Hal Wright
- Jeff Wright
Questions people ask
Does The Norcliffe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Norcliffe Foundation give?
$56.5 million in tax year 2024, across 454 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Norcliffe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Beatty (Executive Director, Secretary), Susan Pohl (President), Mary Pigott (Vice President) and David Wright (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Norcliffe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.