Ken Birdwell Foundation

Ken Birdwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington with $147.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$147.2Mtotal assets
2019IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Ken Birdwell Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $9.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Decolonizing Wealth Project $500K
  • Center For Habitat Reconstruction $448K
  • Coaliucionde Coaliciones $448K
  • Sembrando Sentido $448K
  • Young Women Empowered (y-we) $333K
  • Tenderloin Museum (uptown Tenderloin) $321K
  • Eastside Arts Alliance $291K
  • Southeast Seattle Education Coalition $281K
  • First Graduate $260K
  • Congolese Integration Network $260K
  • Safe Futures Youth Center $254K
  • Street Level Health Project $247K
  • Korean Community Center Of The East Bay $245K
  • Ukrainian Community Center Of Wa $237K
  • La Cocina $226K
  • Village Community Resource Center $224K
  • Utopia $224K
  • Glover Empowermentoring Program (gem) $216K
  • Somali Health Board $206K
  • Center For Empowering Refugees & Immigrants $204K
  • Niad $202K
  • Casa Latina $201K
  • Sound Outreach $195K
  • Afghan Health Initiative $194K
  • Food Runners $194K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$1.2M
  • FY2020$3.2M
  • FY2021$5.7M
  • FY2022$8.4M
  • FY2023$12.5M

About Ken Birdwell Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersSeattle, Washington
  • EIN825328231
  • IRS ruling2019

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ken Birdwell Foundation?

Ken Birdwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington with $147.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Ken Birdwell Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Ken Birdwell Foundation?

Ken Birdwell Foundation's EIN is 825328231. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Ken Birdwell Foundation?

Private foundations like Ken Birdwell Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Ken Birdwell Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.