Horizons Foundation: Northwest Funders

OVERVIEW: The Horizons Foundation primarily funds grantmaking to address the social and environmental problems in the Pacific Northwest. It also funds the arts.

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

PROFILE: Established in 1990, the Horizons Foundation is steered by the Hadac family, which has strong ties to Seattle. The late Ralph Hadac, who worked at the Boeing Company and later worked at University of Washington, served as executive director. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the Horizons Foundation primarily funds grantmaking to address the social and environmental problems of the Pacific Northwest. Grantmaking also touches the arts.

Ralph was an environmentalist, and steered the foundation’s work in environmental causes in Washington State.

Grants range from $2,000 to $30,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $1.2 million. Past grantees include Center for Environmental Law & Policy, Climate Solutions, Eastside Legal Assistance Program, Family Law CASA, Federal Way Symphony, Food Lifeline, Lands Council, Tacoma Rescue Mission and YMCA Spokane.

While the foundation keeps a low profile, it is open to proposals. There are no deadlines listed.

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CONTACT:

Steven Hadac, Horizons Foundation
5025 - 25th Ave NE, Ste 206
Seattle, WA 98105