Washington Research Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Washington Research Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.4 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $101,680 and the largest $3.2 million. 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$16.4 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$101,680
- Largest grant$3.2 million
- Assets$341 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $16.0 million the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.9 million | 166 | $341 million |
| 2023 | $16.0 million | 98 | $344 million |
| 2024 | $16.4 million | 86 | $341 million |
How to apply
Washington Research 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 Washington Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 85 | $15.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Research Institute | Scri: rawlings: ind | $3.2 million |
| University of Washington | Uw: seabridge | $1.4 million |
| Allen Institute | Ai: levi: phase iii | $1.0 million |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Fhcrc: technology commercialization | $1.0 million |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Fhcrc: chapuis: ind-enabling | $937,500 |
| University of Washington | Uw: hicks: phase iii | $387,050 |
| University of Washington | Uw: comotion gap fund | $350,000 |
| University of Washington | Uw: koelle: phase ii | $275,000 |
| University of Washington | Uw: wang: phase ii | $275,000 |
| Washington State University | Wsu: technology gap fund | $250,000 |
| University of Washington | Uw: pravetoni: phase ii | $249,950 |
| University of Washington | Uw: postdoc entrepreneur program | $237,500 |
| Washington State University | Wsu: postdoc entrepreneur program | $236,300 |
| University of Washington | Uw: li: phase ii | $232,171 |
| University of Washington | Uw: baker: planning grant | $199,314 |
| University of Washington | Uw: biology faculty recruitment | $187,500 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2023 o'connor | $114,974 |
| Washington State University | Postdoc 2023 liu | $114,728 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2023 poudel | $111,551 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2023 pillai | $110,144 |
| University of Washington | Uw: carroll: phase i | $110,000 |
| University of Washington | Uw: garge: phase i | $110,000 |
| Western Washington University | Wwu: o'neil: phase i | $110,000 |
| Seattle University | Su: ren: phase i | $109,597 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen | Postdoc 2023 larsen | $109,471 |
| Benaroya Research Institute at Virg | Wrf postdoc fellowship 2023 verma | $109,416 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2023 anderson, m. | $109,126 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2023 kim | $108,985 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen | Postdoc 2023 depierreux | $107,475 |
| Seattle Children's Research Institu | Wrf postdoc fellowship 2024 wrenn | $106,940 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2023 tanshi | $105,048 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2022 lee | $105,000 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2022 tatapudy | $105,000 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2022 michaelsen | $104,792 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2022 levin | $104,375 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2022 rafiq | $104,375 |
| Washington State University | Postdoc 2024 yoshida | $103,487 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2024 sutherland | $103,146 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2023 clare | $102,474 |
| University of Washington | Postdoc 2024 ragotte | $101,834 |
Officers and trustees
- Brooks Simpson
- C Kent Carlson
- Carol Dahl
- Desney Tan
- Connie Collingsworth
- Jacqueline Brainard Emami
- Kevin Cable
- Sue Coliton
- Thomas J Cable
- Thomas Daniel
- Morgan Hellar
Questions people ask
Does Washington Research Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Washington Research Foundation give?
$16.4 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $101,680.
Who runs Washington Research Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brooks Simpson (Chairman), C Kent Carlson (Director), Carol Dahl (Director) and Desney Tan (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Washington Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.