Fred and Margaret Grimm Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Fred and Margaret Grimm Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and youth, including college scholarships.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

Expect the foundation to continue to focus on education, particularly youth. Grimm also has an interest in poetry—perhaps more arts philanthropy is down the line, too.

PROFILE: Established in 2006, the Fred and Margaret Grimm Foundation was founded by real estate mogul Fred Grimm and his wife Margaret. Fred Grimm graduated from University of Puget Sound and received a J.D. from University of Washington School of Law in 1981. He worked as a lawyer before founding Triad Development in 1984. Grimm has overseen the daily operations of Triad and the development of over $1 billion in commercial real estate.

The Fred and Margaret Grimm Foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the Fred and Margaret Grimm Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and youth, including college scholarships.

Grants for K-12 Education and Youth

Grimm is a trustee of his alma mater University of Puget Sound, which the Grimms steadily support and where he is a trustee. The couple created a college scholarship program funded by their Fred and Margaret Grimm Foundation. Grimm is involved with the Boy Scouts of America; his father worked in scouting throughout his career, including as executive for North Central Washington. The family spent each summer at a camp on the Canadian border. Grimm is involved with Metrocenter/YMCA. Other grantees have included University of Washington, Washington State University, the Cispus Learning Center, the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington and CRISTA Camps, which offer Christian summer camping experiences.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $100 to $75,000. In a past fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $113,000. Past grantees include University of Washington, The Rivkin Center, TheFilmSchool, and IslandWood, which works in environmental education.

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

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CONTACT:

Fred and Margaret Grimm Foundation
2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 107
Seattle, WA 98121