Philanthropy has the power to ensure all people have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Seattle Foundation provides the expertise, network of partners and research that enables philanthropists to maximize their impact in meeting our community’s most critical needs. Every day, we convene, communicate with and catalyze our philanthropic partners, uniting passion and discipline to create lasting change. We call this intersection the heart and science of philanthropy.

Philanthropy is critical

Our region is prospering, yet many of our community members have been left behind in the rush of new opportunities and wealth. Philanthropy can help right this imbalance by ensuring that everyone in our community has the chance to thrive. Seattle Foundation guides philanthropists to make investments that directly address inequities and result in powerful change.

Impact

The Voice of Philanthropy in Our Community

The youth and elders of the Bridging Wisdom program learn from each other and build connections

N2N Spotlight: Bridging Wisdom

June 04, 2019

Intergenerational program brings together middle school students and elders to learn from each other and build connections

Artist Hasaan Kirkland, left, pictured with Cedric Davis, Senior Philanthropic Advisor

The Art of Hasaan Kirkland

May 21, 2019

Multimedia artist and curator of Northwest African American Museum shows work in Seattle Foundation’s exhibit space

Colleen Echohawk singing at the event

What We've Learned about Homelessness and Race

May 19, 2019

A group of local experts shares how we must face race to solve homelessness and affordable housing