Nordstrom-Seifert Family Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Nordstrom-Seifert Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts, health, and human services organizations.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
Nordstrom is on the board of Safe Water Network, which was “founded to help address the evidence gap in off-grid water systems as to what was working, what wasn’t and why.” She supports Safe Water Network via her foundation.
PROFILE: Established in 2000, the Nordstrom-Seifert Family Foundation was created by Linda Nordstrom. Linda Nordstrom graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington. She hails from the Nordstrom family, which launched the well-known purveyor of high-quality clothing, furniture, and other household goods. After a number of years in marketing, sales and management in the family business, Linda Nordstrom founded Northstream Development, a real estate development and property management company focused on Seattle’s Greater Eastside. She served as president and CEO until retiring in 2011.
The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Nordstrom-Seifert Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts, health and human services organizations.
Grants for Education and Youth
Grantees have included University of Washington Foundation, Youth Eastside Services, Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue, Pilchuck Glass School, and Bastyr University.
Grants for Arts and Culture
Nordstrom recently completed terms on the board of trustees for the Seattle Symphony and the Seattle Opera, both of which she’s supported. Other grantees include Classical King FM 98.1, Henry Gallery Association , Seattle Art Museum (she’s on the board), and KCTS.
Grants for Health
Nordstrom is on the honorary board of LifeSupport, which works in rural Upper Kittitas County, and supports the organization. Other grantees have included United Way, Swedish Medical Center, Union Gospel Mission, and Northwest Harvest.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range from $750 to $80,000. Past grantees include Seattle Art Museum (Linda is on the board), KCTS, Bastyr University, University of Washington Foundation (Linda attended University of Washington), Union Gospel Mission, United Way and Bastyr University.
The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
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CONTACT:
Nordstrom-Seifert Family Foundation
650 Bellevue Way NE, #3304
Bellevue, WA 98004
