Treeline Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Treeline Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$750,377
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
9% 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 | $1.2 million | 45 | $809,421 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 44 | $750,377 |
How to apply
Treeline 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.
What Treeline Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | $775,000 |
| California | 4 | $120,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,333 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,333 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,333 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | To provide general operating support and support of the social impact center | $110,000 |
| Sightline Institute | To support efforts to address climate change | $100,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | General operating support, with special interest in olt program | $100,000 |
| 350ORG | To provide general operating support | $75,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | To support of the outdoors for all program | $75,000 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fund | To provide general operating support | $65,000 |
| Forterra | To provide general operating support | $50,000 |
| Benefits Law Center | To provide general operating support | $25,000 |
| Earthgen | To provide general operating support | $25,000 |
| Fresh Tracks | To provide general operating support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Shakespeare Company | To provide general operating support | $25,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General operating support in tpl's seattle region | $25,000 |
| Zeno | To provide general operating support | $25,000 |
| Casa Latina | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| Desc | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| Islandwood | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| Mary's Place | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| Pacific Science Center | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| Solid Ground | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| Youthcare | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
| YWCA Seattle King Snohomish | To support of women experiencing homelessness | $20,000 |
| National Audubon Society | To support of audubon washingtons seward park center | $20,000 |
| American Alpine Club | General operating support, with special interest in reaching younger and more diverse climbers | $15,000 |
| The Vera Project | To provide general operating support | $15,000 |
| A Contemporary Theatre | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Crisis Text Line | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Define American | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Choirs | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | To support the ultimate citizens video | $10,000 |
| Northwest Outward Bound | To providing general operating support of programming in mazama, wa | $10,000 |
| Rainier Valley Corps | To support the ageup program | $10,000 |
| Sawhorse Revolution | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Seattle Girls School | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre | To support of the public works program | $10,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| The 5 Gyres Institute | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| The Mountaineers | To support the mountain workshops program | $10,000 |
| The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Totem Star | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Merner
- Craig McKibben
- Andrew McKibben
- Jasmine Gervais
- Margaret McKibben
- Leslie Merner Duke
- John Gould
- Carol Driver
- Tyler Butterworth
Questions people ask
Does Treeline Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Treeline Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Treeline Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Merner (Director/Officer), Craig McKibben (Director/Officer), Andrew McKibben (Director) and Jasmine Gervais (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Treeline Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.