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Seattle Childrens Foundation

The foundation supports the healthcare programs of seattle children's hospital.

Seattle, WA EIN 911156519 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Seattle Childrens Foundation

Seattle Childrens Foundation is a youth development organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $145.4 million. EIN: 911156519.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

The foundation supports the healthcare programs of seattle children's hospital.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($136.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Seattle Childrens Foundation is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 911156519. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $155M in annual revenue. 215 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Seattle Childrens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Seattle Childrens Foundation is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Seattle Childrens Foundation has $155M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Seattle Childrens Foundation is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $155M in annual revenue. The organization has 215 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Seattle Childrens Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Seattle Childrens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Seattle Childrens Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Seattle Childrens Foundation is a youth development organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $145.4 million. EIN: 911156519. Seattle Childrens Foundation is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Seattle Childrens Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $155M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Seattle Childrens Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Seattle Childrens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911156519, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DO
Dondi Cupp
Sr Vice Pres & Chief Dev Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aileen K••••
VP DEVELOPMENT/EXEC DIR GUILD ASSN
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TRUSTEE
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Andrew F•••••
TRUSTEE
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Anupama N••••••
TRUSTEE
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Arlesia B•••••
SR DIRECTOR - COMM HEALTH & DEVELOP.
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Brian M•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Charlene B••••••
TRUSTEE
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Charles R•••• J•
TRUSTEE
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Cliff A••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Constance T•••••••
SECRETARY
CO
Constantinos C•••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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David V•••••
CHAIR
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Dean A••••
TRUSTEE
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Dennis W••••••• J•
TREASURER
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Dondi C•••
SR VICE PRES & CHIEF DEV OFFICER
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Douglas P••••
PRESIDENT & NON-VOTING EX OFF TRUST
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Eddie P••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Erika K•••••
Director & DEV - MAJOR GIFTS
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Eve K•••
Director & COMMUNITY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Gloria N•••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Gurpreet S••••
TRUSTEE
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Holly M••
TRUSTEE
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Jacob G••••••••
SR DIRECTOR - PORTFOLIO & OPERATIONS
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James P••••••
SR DIRECTOR, DEV - PEDIATRIC CANCER
JA
Jan S••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Noisy protest calls out limits on airlifts to Seattle Children’s - The Seattle Times
May 2026
www.seattletimes.com
What we know about Seattle Children’s, Laurelhurst and helicopter landings - The Seattle Times
May 2026
www.seattletimes.com
Controversy involving Seattle Children's to end with expanded landing privileges for helicopters - KING5.com
May 2026
www.king5.com
Agreement reached in debate over Seattle Children’s emergency helicopter landings - KOMO
May 2026
komonews.com
Seattle Children's and Laurelhurst neighborhood agree to change controversial helicopter landing policy - KUOW
May 2026
www.kuow.org
Seattle Children’s hospital looks to end reviews of helicopter landings - The Seattle Times
May 2026
www.seattletimes.com
Laurelhurst Community Council Will Support Ending Policy that Reduces Helicopter Landings at Seattle Children’s Hospital
May 2026
www.thestranger.com
Laurelhurst community agrees to ‘fully support’ Seattle Children’s helicopter landing efforts - MyNorthwest.com
May 2026
mynorthwest.com
Dispute over Seattle Children’s helipad noise sparks public outcry - FOX 13 Seattle
May 2026
www.fox13seattle.com
Seattle Children’s says Laurelhurst council supports ending helicopter landing committee - KING5.com
May 2026
www.king5.com
Form filed
$155.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$126.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$120.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$145.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$96.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Seattle Childrens Foundation This page 76 $155.3 million 1%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
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Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 215 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Seattle Childrens Foundation

What is Seattle Childrens Foundation?
Seattle Childrens Foundation is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. Seattle Childrens Foundation is a youth development organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $145.4 million. EIN: 911156519.
When was Seattle Childrens Foundation founded?
Seattle Childrens Foundation was founded in 1981.
Who leads Seattle Childrens Foundation?
Dondi Cupp serves as Sr Vice Pres & Chief Dev Officer.
Where is Seattle Childrens Foundation located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Seattle Childrens Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Seattle Childrens Foundation trustworthy?
Seattle Childrens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Seattle Childrens Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911156519.
What is Seattle Childrens Foundation's website?
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/GIVING