Hafer Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Hafer Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services and arts and cultural institutions.

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

PROFILE: The Hafer Family Foundation was founded in 2005 by tech mogul Kevin J. Hafer and family. Kevin was chairman and CEO of Apex Inc., a server management and console switching technology provider. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Hafer Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services and arts and cultural institutions.

Kevin is a longtime supporter of Hopelink, a large community action agency in the Seattle area. He was once a director and treasurer of Maui Food Bank.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $1,500 to $52,000 In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $118,000. Past grantees include Alternatives to Hunger (Bellingham Food Bank), Allied Arts of Whatcom County, Intiman Theatre, Forman School and Blue Skies for Children.

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

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CONTACT:

Hafer Family Foundation
1624 4th Avenue, Set 400
Seattle, WA 98101