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Private foundation · EIN 20-8777284

Washington Federal Foundation

Seattle, WA

Washington Federal Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, WA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $873K in grants and contributions paid across 180 grants, with $1.67M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Institute for Better Education, Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and Financial Empowerment Network.

How to request funding

Contact
Grant Administrator Washington Fede
Phone
8003249375
Address
425 Pike Street, Seattle, Wa, 98101
Form and materials
Applicants should complete a grant application and provide a copy of the irs letter confirming the organization's exempt status, its mission statement, a copy of the organization's operating and program budget, financial statements, and recently filed form 990 must be submitted. refer to grant application and the application checklist: https://www.wafdbank.com/about-us/wafd-bank-foundation
Deadlines
Applications are accepted january 1 through october 31 each year.
Restrictions
Grants are focused on applicants from communities with branches of washington federal bank

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Institute for Better EducationTucson, AZFinancial Literacy$100,000
Dallas Children's Advocacy CenterDallas, TXSocial Services$25,000
Financial Empowerment NetworkRenton, WAFinancial Literacy$20,000
Earn to LearnTucson, AZFinancial Literacy$15,000
Mofi - Montana Community Development CorpMissoula, MTEconomic Development$15,000
Community Foundation of Lincoln CountyRuidoso, NMSocial Services$15,000
United Fund of Globe MiamiGlobe, AZSocial Services$15,000
Opal Community Land TrustEastsound, WACommunity Revitalization$15,000
Holy Cross OutreachLake Stevens, WASocial Services$15,000
Elijah Family HomesKennewick, WASocial Services$15,000
Elevate PhoenixPhoenix, AZFinancial Literacy$10,000
Junior Achievement of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAFinancial Literacy$10,000
Clearinghouse CdfiLake Forest, CAFinancial Literacy$10,000
Santa Fe Community Housing TrustSanta Fe, NMFinancial Literacy$10,000
Junior Achievement of Northern NevadaReno, NVFinancial Literacy$10,000
Sable HouseDallas, ORSocial Services$10,000
The Salvation Army MedfordMedford, ORSocial Services$10,000
Looking Glass Community ServicesEugene, ORSocial Services$10,000
First Step HouseSalt Lake City, UTJob Development$10,000
Rainier Valley Food BankSeattle, WASocial Services$10,000
Family Promise of SpokaneSpokane, WASocial Services$10,000
Habitat for Humanity Seattle King CountyRenton, WAAffordable Housing$10,000
Kent Downtown PartnershipKent, WAEconomic Development$10,000
Hills and Rivers Housing TrustMoscow, IDAffordable Housing$8,000
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln CountyLincoln City, ORAffordable Housing$8,000

The 25 largest of 180 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Washington Federal Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Applicants should complete a grant application and provide a copy of the irs letter confirming the organization's exempt status, its mission statement, a copy of the organization's operating and program budget, financial statements, and recently filed form 990 must be submitted. refer to grant application and the application checklist: https://www.wafdbank.com/about-us/wafd-bank-foundation. Deadlines: Applications are accepted january 1 through october 31 each year.. Restrictions: Grants are focused on applicants from communities with branches of washington federal bank. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Washington Federal Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $872,615 in grants and contributions paid (180 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Washington Federal Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Institute for Better Education (AZ), $100K, Dallas Children's Advocacy Center (TX), $25K, Financial Empowerment Network (WA), $20K, Earn to Learn (AZ), $15K and Mofi - Montana Community Development Corp (MT), $15K.