Anduin Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Anduin Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to religious causes, education and youth, and cancer research.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. This is not an accessible or approachable funder, unless you’re a very large, established organization it may seek to partner with or support.

PROFILE: Established in 2010, the Anduin Foundation was founded by businesswoman Nancy Zevenbergen and her husband John. Nancy Zevenbergen is the founder and CIO of Zevenbergen Capital Investments in Seattle. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Anduin Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to religious causes, education and youth, and cancer research.

The Zevenbergens support University of Washington Foundation. Nancy graduated from the school. They’ve also directed funds to Seattle Pacific Foundation, which supports Seattle Pacific University. Nancy is a longtime board member of Seattle Pacific Foundation. The family also directs steady funds to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. John’s father passed away from cancer.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $1,000 to $275,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $836,000. Past grantees include North Sound Church; Washington STEM; Z Girls Foundation; and Cascadia Art Museum.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Anduin Foundation
601 Union St, Ste 4600
Seattle, WA 98101