Seattle Foundation: A leading American nonprofit and the oldest community foundation in the Pacific Northwest.
Founded
1946
Location
Seattle, WA, US
Seattle Foundation, established in 1946, is the oldest community foundation in the Pacific Northwest, serving the greater Seattle area. With assets exceeding $965 million, its core mission is to foster powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all. The foundation offers a range of philanthropic services including donor-advised funds, community impact funds, and strategic grantmaking, focusing on areas such as education, health, housing, and economic opportunity.
Notable figures affiliated with Seattle Foundation include its president and CEO Tony Mestres. The foundation has achieved significant milestones, such as being ranked the 21st largest community foundation in the United States as of 2017. Its impact is evident through its substantial financial assets and its role in addressing critical community needs, making it a cornerstone institution for philanthropy and social progress in the Seattle region.
