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Our Year in Climate Justice
Since publicly launching our Climate Justice Impact Strategy in February 2019, Seattle Foundation has invested $700,000 in organizations pursuing climate justice and centering voices of people most impacted by climate change. We offer a look back on a year of work and what we’ve accomplished together to address the effects of climate change in our region.
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2019 Resilience Fund Grantees
Seattle Foundation announced its 2019 Resilience Fund grantees. Grants totaling $550,000 have been distributed to 31 community-based organizations directly impacted by changes in federal policies.
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First Guarantee Pool for Community Development
Seattle Foundation was among a dozen philanthropic organizations to form part of the new Community Investment Guarantee Pool (CIGP) led by Kresge Foundation and LOCUS Impact Investing. Read more about this first-of-its-kind investment tool, increasing access to capital for people who have been historically locked out of traditional financing.
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Mayor Durkan’s Affordable Middle-Income Housing Advisory Council
As the affordable housing crisis in the Puget Sound region grows, it threatens the fundamental health of our community, and the lives and livelihoods of so many of our neighbors. Seattle Foundation was proud to have two of our housing initiatives acknowledged in the Affordable Middle Income Housing Advisory Council (AMIHAC) report issued by Mayor Durkan’s office.
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Black History Month Gallery Reception: Inye Wokoma and Sharita Towne
A reception at the Seattle Foundation on Feb. 27, will celebrate Black History Month and feature the work of two talented artists, Inye Wokoma and Sharita Towne, currently on exhibition in the Foundation’s gallery space. This exhibition is curated by Wa Na Wari.
Maximizing Your Partnership with Your Community Workshop
Our nonprofit agency fund partners will be invited for a May 14 workshop focused on strengthening their respective development programs. There will also be an opportunity to meet with their philanthropic advisor to discuss unique challenges and questions facing nonprofit agency funds. Please stay tuned for more information.
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Vibrant Democracy Initiative Partnership Mobilization Grants
Through the Partnership Mobilization program, part of Seattle Foundation's Vibrant Democracy Initiative, nonprofits can apply for grants up to $30,000 to fund partnerships and coalitions that strengthen the civic voice and participation of underrepresented communities.
Neighbor to Neighbor
N2N supports grassroots efforts that increase engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities. Upcoming application deadlines are April 30, July 30 and October 30. N2N grants are up to a maximum of $6,000.
The Whitehorse Foundation
The mission of The Whitehorse Foundation is to fund organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents of Snohomish County, Washington. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time as the first part of a two-step application process. Funding decisions are made twice a year by the Board.
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