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Seattle Foundation is the heart and science of philanthropy, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all

10/14/2026

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that a strong foundation is essential to a resilient community. For 80 years, generosity across our region has helped Seattle Foundation and our community partners advance stable homes, strong schools, healthier communities, and economic opportunity.

Today’s challenges require institutions designed for what comes next. Economic uncertainty, rising inequality, polarization, and funding cuts demand philanthropy that is faster, more flexible, and grounded in trust.

Your direct support to our 80th Anniversary campaign gives us the capacity to respond as our regional needs and opportunities change.

Join us in building the future of our region: https://give.seattlefoundation.org/

10/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Greg Wilson to Seattle Foundation’s Board of Trustees!

Greg brings more than a decade of investment experience, along with a strong commitment to community engagement and service. As a Portfolio Manager at Pugh Capital Management, he helps lead portfolio strategy, risk management, and economic research, while also chairing the firm’s Corporate Contributions Committee.

Greg is already an engaged member of the Seattle community, serving on Seattle Foundation’s Investment Committee, the Seattle University Finance Advisory Board, and the Finance Committee at Epiphany School. He is also a graduate of the Leadership Tomorrow program.
We’re thrilled to welcome Greg to the Board of Trustees and grateful for the expertise, perspective, and commitment he brings to Seattle Foundation.

Welcome, Greg!

10/08/2026

Earn CE credits at Seattle Foundation’s upcoming PACE virtual event: "Unlocking the Wealth in S-Corp Donations".

Join Seattle Foundation and Bryan Clontz, President and CEO of Charitable Solutions, LLC, on October 29 from 12 PM to 1 PM to learn how S-corp business owners can unlock the untapped wealth within S-Corp shares to build a tax-smart charitable legacy.
CLE, CPA, and CFP credits available.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dh78lQPYTIS_WYw5_CVgdQ?msdynmkt_trackingcontext=d51e8240-ce37-4325-9012-57d221140300 #/registration

09/30/2026

Strong communities begin with a strong foundation.

👥 1,200+ community philanthropists
💸 More than $237 million distributed
🌱 8,000+ grants in one year

Support Seattle Foundation and help strengthen the relationships, knowledge, and capacity that move local impact forward for everyone in Seattle.

Give to build what’s next: https://give.seattlefoundation.org/

09/17/2026

464. That is the number of shootings and shots fired in King County during the first half of 2026. Twenty-three resulted in the loss of life. And the violence has continued: nearly two months after a shooting at Seattle Center took three lives, a series of shootings in Belltown over Labor Day weekend left three people dead and four injured.

When gun violence becomes a recurring part of community life, we risk treating it as inevitable. As The Seattle Times has argued, Seattle may be accepting higher levels of gun violence as a “new normal.” We become overwhelmed and begin to believe there is nothing we can do. Some of us may even quietly tell ourselves that gun violence only happens to those people, over there—failing to see how it affects all of us and the place we call home.

The reality is that gun violence affects all of us, whether we experience it directly or not. It is the trauma children carry after losing a classmate, the potential denied when a young life is cut short, the fear that takes hold when neighbors no longer feel safe, and the customers lost when that fear keeps people away from local businesses, as noted by the Seattle Metro Chamber and their latest remarks in response to gun violence. Read our full statement: https://www.seattlefoundation.org/gun-violence-is-not-normal-lets-not-treat-it-that-way/

09/15/2026

This school year, Seattle Foundation's Scholarship Program will support 367 students, awarding a total of $1,800,010 in scholarships.

For many recipients, this support is life-changing. As many of these scholars are first-generation college students, these scholarships help make higher education more accessible by reducing financial barriers and, in many cases, enabling students to graduate with little to no student loan debt!

Join us in celebrating these students' accomplishments and the generosity of our greater Seattle community.

09/14/2026

Boba, ballots and a conversation that matters. Join King County Director of Elections Julie Wise and Wing Luke Museum Executive Director Chrissy Shimizu for Ballots & Boba. Learn what’s on the ballot, how election security works and how we can all stay civically engaged.

📅 September 16 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King Street
🔗 RSVP required: kce.wiki/BallotsAndBoba2026

This free, wheelchair-accessible event will include ASL and Cantonese interpretation.

09/08/2026

Our Director of Social Impact Investing, Ken Takahashi, recently shared his perspective in The Seattle Times, on how the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund is helping address the shortage of affordable, family-sized homes across Washington state.

To date, the fund has invested more than $56 million across six projects, helping create over 1,300 affordable housing units, most of which are designed for families.

The need is clear, and so is the opportunity to do more. Seattle Foundation is looking to recapitalize EIHF so we can continue helping working families find a place to call home.

Read Ken’s full letter to the editor: https://www.seattlefoundation.org/housing-a-partnership-for-affordability/

09/01/2026

Seattle Foundation is hiring a Gift Planning Advisor to join our Philanthropic Services team.

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional with experience in business development, fundraising, philanthropic advising, financial services, or planned giving. You’ll work with donors and professional advisors to turn philanthropic goals into meaningful, long-term community impact.

Apply today: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/E2C4E22C68817EC0AD21A79E66B057BF/jobs/335909

08/27/2026

A single act of intentional giving can ripple across generations.

From mentoring youth to preserving rich cultural heritage, organizations like Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle show us what is possible when personal passion meets long-term investment.

Through Seattle Foundation, donors turn their core values into lasting, transformative community action, fueling local leaders who are building a stronger, more resilient region for tomorrow.

Discover how you can build a meaningful philanthropic legacy with us: https://seattlefoundationplannedgiving.org/

Address

1601 5th Avenue, Ste 1900
Seattle, WA
98101

Telephone

+12066222294

Website

http://www.seattlefoundation.org/

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