Peach Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Peach Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, environment, community development, and educational causes.

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

PROFILE: Established in 2001, the Peach Foundation is currently steered by Jean Gardner, who serves as president, and Patricia Baillargeon, who is vice president. Patricia was once assistant to Eleanor Roosevelt. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Peach Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, environment, community development, and educational causes.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $250 to $104, 500. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $528,600. Past grantees include 5th Avenue Theatre, Burke Museum Association, Islandwood, Seattle Symphony, Whatcom Land Trust, Woodland Park Zoo, and Learning Tree School.

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

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CONTACT:

Peach Foundation
1601 Second Avenue, Suite 615
Seattle, WA 98101