Gow Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-0986449
Foundation Overview
Based in Bellevue, WA, Gow Family Foundation has awarded 279 grants totaling $14,162,159 to organizations in Washington, Ohio and 4 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $550,000, with a median award of $30,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$14,162,159
Total Assets
$17,358,005
Median Grant (all grants)
$30,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$37,500
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%
2 of 34 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Washington
80% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Seattle (66%), Bellevue (14%), Everett (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+107%
Strong 107% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gow Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington Dba Akin | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Cocoon House | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Housing Hope | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering For Reproductive Justice | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Issaquah Schools Foundation | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Northwest Community Bail Fund | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Pottery Northwest | $220,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Recovery Cafe | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Schack Art Center | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Garage A Teen Cafe | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Vancouver Foundation | $50,000 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Village Theatre | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Washington Women In Need | $50,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Ymca | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $150,000 | Orinda, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Ywca Of Seattlekingsnohomish County | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Center For Independent Documentary | $200,000 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Farestart | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Inquiring Systems | $100,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Cocoon House | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Housing Hope | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering For Reproductive Justice | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Issaquah Schools Foundation | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Northwest Community Bail Fund | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $65,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Pottery Northwest | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Recovery Cafe | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Schack Art Center | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Sexual Violence Law Center | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Garage A Teen Cafe | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Vancouver Foundation | $124,100 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Village Theatre | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Washington Women In Need | $50,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ymca | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $150,000 | Orinda, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Seattlekingsnohomish County | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Children's Home Society Of Washington Dba Akin | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Sugi Foundation | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation | $75,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Childhaven | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Farestart | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Lifeline | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $65,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Pottery Northwest | $60,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Recovery Cafe | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Vancouver Foundation | $50,000 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Washington Women In Need | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ymca | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $150,000 | Orinda, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Seattlekingsnohomish County | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cocoon House | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Housing Hope | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering For Reproductive Justice | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Issaquah Schools Foundation | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Northwest Community Bail Fund | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Schack Art Center | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sexual Violence Law Center | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Garage A Teen Cafe | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Village Theatre | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Childhaven | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Farestart | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Lifeline | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $65,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Pottery Northwest | $60,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Recovery Cafe | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Vancouver Foundation | $50,000 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Washington Women In Need | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ymca | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $150,000 | Orinda, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Seattlekingsnohomish County | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cocoon House | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Housing Hope | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering For Reproductive Justice | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Issaquah Schools Foundation | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Northwest Community Bail Fund | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Schack Art Center | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sexual Violence Law Center | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Garage A Teen Cafe | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Village Theatre | $20,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $75,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Childhaven | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Farestart | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Food Lifeline | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $65,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Pottery Northwest | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Recovery Cafe | $90,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Vancouver Foundation | $100,000 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Washington Women In Need | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Ymca | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $150,000 | Orinda, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Ywca Of Seattlekingsnohomoish County | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Legal Hope | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Childhaven | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Farestart | $350,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Food Lifeline | $550,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $140,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Pottery Northwest | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Recovery Cafe | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Beecher's Pure Food Kids Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Vancouver Foundation | $18,059 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Washington Women In Need | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wave Foundation | $20,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Ymca | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Youthcare | $70,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $150,000 | Orinda, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Seattlekingsnohomoish County | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Art With Heart | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Beecher's Pure Food Kids Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Delta Gamma Alliance | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Farestart | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Food Lifeline | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $25,000 | Seatac, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Pottery Northwest | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Recovery Cafe | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| University Of British Columbia | $50,000 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Uw Foundation | $90,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Washington Women In Need | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Wave Foundation | $20,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Ymca | $175,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $90,000 | Orinda, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | $100,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Art With Heart | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Beecher's Pure Food Kids Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Delta Gamma Alliance | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Farestart | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Food Lifeline | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Pottery Northwest | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Recovery Cafe | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $60,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| University Of British Columbia | $50,000 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Uw Foundation | $80,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Washington Women In Need | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Wave Foundation | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Ymca | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $140,000 | Naenae, LOWER HUTT, NZ | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Life Enrichement Options | $60,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Islandwood | $50,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Mary's Place | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Aclu Of Washington Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Low Income Housing Institute | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| International Rescue Committee | $25,000 | Seatac, WA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Amara | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Art With Heart | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Beecher's Pure Food Kids Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Camp Korey | $25,000 | Carnation, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Delta Gamma Alliance | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Farestart | $70,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Food Lifeline | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Hooves With Heart | $10,000 | Bothell, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| La Casa De Las Madres | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | $40,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Museum Of Flight | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Pottery Northwest | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Ppgnhi | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Rainier Prep | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Rainier Scholars | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Recovery Cafe | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Seattle Humane | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| University Of British Columbia | $50,000 | Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Uw Foundation | $70,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Washington Women In Need | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Wave Foundation | $10,000 | Issaquah, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Ymca | $40,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Youthcare | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | $140,000 | Naenae, LOWER HUTT, NZ | General Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gow Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-0986449 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 11624 SE FIFTH STREET SUITE 210 Bellevue, WA 98005-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gow Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chair | Jeffery Gow |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair | Pamela Gow |
| Secretary | Patricia Kurkiewicz |
| Treasurer | Robin Gow |
| Director | Jacqueline Gow |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.