Who funds homeless shelters and services in Washington
From 2022 to 2025, 238 foundations and charities reported 816 grants to 49 homeless shelters and service groups in Washington. The typical grant was $7,706.
The funders that paid the most of them: Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc (8), Norcliffe Foundation (8) and Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company (8).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most homeless shelters and service groups in Washington
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc Boston, MA | 8 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Norcliffe Foundation Seattle, WA | 8 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company Chicago, IL | 8 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Medina Foundation Seattle, WA | 7 | $27,500 | 2024 |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation Wilmington, DE | 7 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | 6 | $6,116 | 2024 |
| Mckinstry Charitable Foundation Seattle, WA | 5 | $300 | 2025 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 4 | $500 | 2023 |
| Sequoia Foundation Tacoma, WA | 4 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Lucky Seven Foundation Wilmington, DE | 4 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 4 | $50 | 2024 |
| Moccasin Lake Foundation Wilmington, DE | 4 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-sunshine Tacoma, WA | 4 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Woodworth Family Foundation Tacoma, WA | 4 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Washington Federal Foundation Seattle, WA | 4 | $2,000 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc paid New Horizons Ministries $35,000 in 2024. Purpose: Operating support.
- Norcliffe Foundation paid Helping Hand House $20,000 in 2024. Purpose: Homeless family intervention program.
- Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company paid Babies of Homelessness $50,000 in 2024. Purpose: Community support.
- Medina Foundation paid New Horizons Ministries $40,000 in 2024. Purpose: Capital campaign.
- Puget Sound Energy Foundation paid Snoqulamie Valley Shelter Services $10,000 in 2024. Purpose: General & unrestricted.
- The Seattle Foundation paid Roots Young Adult Shelter $50,000 in 2024. Purpose: To provide general support.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to homeless shelters and services in Washington?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc (8), Norcliffe Foundation (8), Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company (8). The count in parentheses is how many homeless shelters and service groups in Washington each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to homeless shelters and services in Washington?
The median grant was $7,706 across 816 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts homeless shelters and service groups with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.