The Satterberg Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Satterberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $42.6 million in 286 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42.6 million
- Number of grants286
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$431 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $45.5 million the year before.
21% 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 | $45.5 million | 407 | $447 million |
| 2024 | $42.6 million | 286 | $431 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Walczyk 423 - 2nd Avenue Extension S Suite, 402, Seattle, WA 98104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 441-3045 |
| What to submit | Application information is available on the foundation's website: www.satterberg.org |
| Deadlines | Submission deadline information is available on the foundation's website: www.satterberg.org |
| Restrictions | Guidelines and restrictions information is available on the foundation's website: www.satterberb.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Satterberg Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 141 | $19.0 million |
| California | 96 | $15.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $2.6 million |
| Arizona | 17 | $1.8 million |
| Louisiana | 6 | $900,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $800,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $350,000 |
| New York | 3 | $345,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $160,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Fdn | Decolonizing wealth project non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 324,763 fmv: 1,033,234 | $1.0 million |
| See Inc | Trust based philanthropy project non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 324,763 fmv: 1,018,879 | $1.0 million |
| Byrd Barr Place | Bipoc ed coalition non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 253,032 fmv: 995,916 | $995,916 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | To support the los angeles nonprofit community non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 227,738 fmv: 896,360 | $896,360 |
| NCFP | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 270,621 fmv: 849,019 | $849,019 |
| Compasspoint Nonprofit Service | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 774,902 | $774,902 |
| Rainier Valley Corps | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 774,902 | $774,902 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 764,136 | $764,136 |
| Social Justice Fund NW | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 243,565 fmv: 764,136 | $764,136 |
| Southern Ca Grantmakers | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 162,397 fmv: 509,486 | $509,486 |
| Rural Development Initiatives | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Social Justice Fund NW | Social justice league non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 126,531 fmv: 498,017 | $498,017 |
| Seattle Int'l Film Festival | General operating support | $440,000 |
| Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy | Indigenous power & light fund: wa state activity | $300,000 |
| Northern Ca Grantmakers | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 84,782 fmv: 265,986 | $265,986 |
| Catalyst | General operating support non cash grant date: 01/31/2024 cost basis: 76,659 fmv: 259,293 | $259,293 |
| Philanthropy NW | General operating support non cash grant date: 01/31/2024 cost basis: 76,659 fmv: 259,293 | $259,293 |
| Earthjustice | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 81,198 fmv: 258,333 | $258,333 |
| Catalyst | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 81,198 fmv: 254,743 | $254,743 |
| Philanthropy NW | General operating support non cash grant date: 08/31/2024 cost basis: 81,198 fmv: 254,743 | $254,743 |
| Az Impact for Good | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Communities Rise | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Common Counsel Fdn | Movement for black lives non cash grant date: 04/30/2024 cost basis: 63,280 fmv: 249,067 | $249,067 |
| Seattle Public Schools | Es school literacy grant | $199,470 |
| Alliance San Diego | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Rainier Valley Corps | Fs: families of color, general operating support | $175,000 |
| Somali Family Services of San Diego | General operating support | $175,000 |
| African Community Housing & Development | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Africatown Community Land Trust | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Agriculture & Land-Based Training Assoc (Alba) | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Black Education Strategy Roundtable | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Black Organizing Project | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Byrd Barr Place | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Cadre | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Causa Justa | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Center on Policy Initiatives | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Central Coast Alliance for A Sustainable Economy | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas | General operating support | $160,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Walczyk
- Tyler Pigott
- Pete Helsell
- Judy Pigott
- Sean Boyd
- Mary Pigott
- Frank Helsell
- Ben Lazarus
- Meagan Gable
- CB Shamah
Questions people ask
Does The Satterberg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadline information is available on the foundation's website: www.satterberg.org.
How much does The Satterberg Foundation Inc give?
$42.6 million in tax year 2024, across 286 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs The Satterberg Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Walczyk (Executive Director), Tyler Pigott (Director), Pete Helsell (Treasurer) and Judy Pigott (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Satterberg Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and human services.