The Seattle Foundation

Seattle Foundation is the 20th largest community foundation in the United States,[1] serving the greater Seattle area. Established in 1946, it is the oldest and largest community foundation serving the Pacific Northwest,[2] with assets of more than $800 million and more than 1,200 contributing individuals and families.

Mission

Seattle Foundation's mission is to foster powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make King County a stronger, more vibrant community for all.[3]

Services

Under the leadership of its president and CEO Tony Mestres, Seattle Foundation offers an array of philanthropic services includes collective grant-making and mission investing. In 2013, the foundation awarded grants of more than $65 million.[4]

GiveBIG

Seattle Foundation's annual GiveBIG, a 24-hour online giving campaign designed to raise money for King County and Washington state nonprofit organizations, has raised more than $50 million for nearly 1,500 organizations since launching in 2011. The next GiveBIG will take place May 3, 2016.

References

  1. ↑ Monk, Becky (12 June 2014). "Former Microsoft exec will leverage tech background for new top job as Seattle Foundation's CEO". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  2. ↑ Doughton, Sandi (10 December 2013). "Former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice to retire from Seattle Foundation". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "The Seattle Foundation". Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Report to the Community 2013-14". The Seattle Foundation. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  5. ↑ Gilmore, Susan (24 June 2011). "GiveBig charity push: 1 day, $3.5 million". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  6. ↑ ""GIVEBIG" BRINGS IN $7.4 MILLION, DOUBLING 2011'S RESULTS". The Seattle Foundation. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "Editorial: 24 hours to GiveBIG in fast-growing charity campaign". The Seattle Times. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Latest GiveBIG results and recent FAQs". GiveBIG. The Seattle Foundation. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "GiveBIG". GiveBIG. The Seattle Foundation. Retrieved 27 October 2015.

External Links

Official website

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