Whitehorse Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Whitehorse Foundation operates as a supporting organization to the Seattle Foundation, which makes grants for the benefits of residents of the greater Puget Sound Area. Some of this grantmaking includes health and human services organizations.

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

PROFILE: Established in 1989, the Whitehorse Foundation was founded by businessman R. Scott Nealy and his partner Elizabeth Mitchell, a Woodway, Washington Councilmember. The Whitehorse Foundation operates as a supporting organization to the Seattle Foundation, which makes grants for the benefits of residents of the Greater Puget Sound Area. According to tax records, some of this grantmaking includes health and human services organizations.

Grants range from $30,000 to $270,000. Past grantees include Compass House, Cocoon House, Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Volunteers of America Western Washington, and North Counties Family Services.

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

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CONTACT:

Wockner Foundation
c/o HKP & CO, P.S.
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98101