Seattle Childrens Foundation
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Visit www.seattlechildrens.orgAbout Seattle Childrens Foundation
Seattle Childrens Foundation is a youth development organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $145.4 million. EIN: 911156519.
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Mission
The foundation supports the healthcare programs of seattle children's hospital.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Seattle Childrens Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 18,293 youth development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySeattle 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $155M in annual revenue. 215 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Seattle Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911156519. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Seattle Childrens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
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 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% 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 major 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Seattle Childrens Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SEATTLE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Noisy protest calls out limits on airlifts to Seattle Children’s - The Seattle Times
What we know about Seattle Children’s, Laurelhurst and helicopter landings - The Seattle Times
Controversy involving Seattle Children's to end with expanded landing privileges for helicopters - KING5.com
Agreement reached in debate over Seattle Children’s emergency helicopter landings - KOMO
Seattle Children's and Laurelhurst neighborhood agree to change controversial helicopter landing policy - KUOW
Seattle Children’s hospital looks to end reviews of helicopter landings - The Seattle Times
Laurelhurst Community Council Will Support Ending Policy that Reduces Helicopter Landings at Seattle Children’s Hospital - thestranger.com
Laurelhurst community agrees to ‘fully support’ Seattle Children’s helicopter landing efforts - MyNorthwest.com
Dispute over Seattle Children’s helipad noise sparks public outcry - FOX 13 Seattle
Seattle Children’s says Laurelhurst council supports ending helicopter landing committee - KING5.com
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 215 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, WA, United States.
- What is Seattle Childrens Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Seattle Childrens Foundation trustworthy?
- Seattle Childrens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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