Name

47th Avenue Foundation

Legal name

47th Avenue Foundation

Website

https://47ave.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grantmaking Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Grantmaking foundation
• Nonprofit philanthropy
• Children's health grants
• Education grant funding
• Community foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Provides grant funding as general operating grants to nonprofits and projects that demonstrate clear vision, strong leadership, and potential for positive impact in their communities. Primarily focused on King County organizations serving children in education, healthcare, and child wellbeing sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

47th Avenue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation that awards general operating grants to nonprofit organizations serving children in King County, Washington, with funding concentrated in three pillars: Education, Healthcare, and Child Wellbeing. Grants are deployed by invitation only, and the foundation supplements its grantmaking with capacity-building support in strategic planning, operational efficiency, leadership development, and resource management, as well as community connection events for grantee partners.

Product overview

47th Avenue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation established in 2019 that operates as a single, unified grantmaking organization rather than a product platform. The foundation does not offer commercial products or services. Instead, it provides grant funding, capacity building support, and community connections to nonprofit partner organizations serving children and families in King County, Washington. The foundation's work is organized around three funding pillars: Education, Healthcare, and Child Wellbeing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Operating Grants Invitation-only general operating grants awarded to nonprofits serving children in King County across Education, Healthcare, and Child Wellbeing pillars, with deployment of $3M+ across 80+ grants to 50+ partners.
• Capacity Building Support Non-financial support provided to select grantee partners in strategic planning, operational efficiency, leadership development, and resource management to amplify their organizational impact.
• Community Connections Program Events and collaborative opportunities that connect grantee partners to one another and to broader networks in the King County nonprofit community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ Grantee Partners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core partner.

• Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevuecore partnerOthers · 1 October 2024Child Wellbeing partner serving more than 16,000 young people annually across 18 club locations. Provides safe, enriching environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Funded October 2024.
• KidVantagecore partnerOthers · 1 September 2024Child Wellbeing partner (formerly Eastside Baby Corner) providing essential items like diapers, clothing, and school supplies to more than 10,000 children annually in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. Funded September 2024.
• HopeCentralcore partnerOthers · 1 August 2024Healthcare partner operating an enhanced pediatric primary and behavioral care clinic in South Seattle. Served over 1,300 children in 2023. Funded August 2024. Also receiving capacity-building support from the foundation.
• Boyer Children's Cliniccore partnerOthers · 1 July 2024Healthcare partner providing life-changing early intervention services for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Serves over 1,200 families annually in the greater Seattle area. Funded July 2024. The foundation supports their mission to provide equitable access to early services regardless of financial circumstances.
• Wellspring Family Servicescore partnerOthers · 1 June 2024Child Wellbeing partner with over 130 years of service providing housing, early learning, and family stability programs. Funded June 2024.
• Families of Color Seattlecore partnerOthers · 1 May 2024Child Wellbeing partner engaging over 2,500 families annually through workshops, playgroups, and advocacy programs advancing racial equity and inclusion. Funded May 2024.
• Rainier Scholarscore partnerOthers · 1 January 2024Education partner cultivating academic and leadership potential of underrepresented students of color. Supports 630 scholars annually; 89% graduate from 4-year colleges. Funded January 2024.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Soundcore partnerOthers · 1 January 2024Child Wellbeing partner creating 1-to-1 mentoring relationships serving over 2,000 children annually across King and Pierce counties. Largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring organization in the state. Funded January 2024.
• Hamlin Robinson Schoolcore partnerOthersEducation partner - specialized independent school in Seattle serving students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Educates over 300 students annually from grades 1-12.
• Zenocore partnerOthersEducation partner founded in 2003, focused on nurturing children's confidence in math through play. Provides math programs to families from diverse backgrounds.
• Kinderingcore partnerOthersHealthcare partner providing life-changing early intervention services for more than 6,000 children with developmental delays and disabilities annually. Has campuses in Bellevue, Bothell, and Renton.
• Encompass Northwestcore partnerOthersHealthcare partner providing early learning, pediatric therapy, and family support services. Serves over 1,200 children and families annually in Snoqualmie Valley and greater Eastside regions.
• Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Centercore partnerOthersHealthcare partner providing comprehensive services to more than 4,500 individuals annually. Offers audiology, speech therapy, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing advocacy programs in Puget Sound region.
• Seattle Children's Foundationcore partnerOthersHealthcare partner supporting groundbreaking research, specialized care, and advocacy for pediatric health. Helps Seattle Children's Hospital provide life-saving care to over 100,000 patients annually.
• LifeWirecore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner supporting survivors of domestic violence on their path towards safety, stability, and healing while actively working to end domestic violence.
• PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support)core partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner connecting thousands of new parents each year through small peer-support groups. Focuses on building community and sharing resources during early parenting years.
• Westside Babycore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner meeting basic needs of children by providing essential items such as diapers, clothing, and car seats to families experiencing hardship. Serves thousands of children annually across King County.
• Empower Youth Networkcore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner supporting over 10,000 youth annually in Snoqualmie Valley with programs promoting mental health, leadership, and healthy relationships.
• Vine Maple Placecore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner supporting over 400 families annually in King County through housing stability, job training, and life skills programs for single parents and their children.
• Toys for Kidscore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner distributing holiday gifts to over 8,000 children in need annually in King County through partnerships with local organizations.
• The Ruby Roomcore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner empowering teens by providing free formalwear for special events like prom. Has served thousands of students.
• Route 21core partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner providing vital support for youth aging out of foster care including mentorship, housing assistance, education support, and life skills training.
• Woodland Park Zoocore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner connecting over 1.4 million visitors annually to wildlife conservation through education and immersive exhibits. Has over 300 animal species.
• The Feels Foundationcore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner advocating for youth mental health by providing education, resources, and community support. Impacts hundreds of young people annually.
• The Service Boardcore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner engaging over 100 youth annually in mentorship and leadership development through snowboarding, service projects, and social justice education.
• Denise Louise Education Centercore partnerOthersEducation partner providing high-quality early childhood education to low-income families in King County. Serves over 200 children annually.
• Alliance for Educationcore partnerOthersEducation partner advancing educational equity in Seattle Public Schools through resources, funding, and support for students and educators. Invests in STEM education.
• Look, Listen & Learn TVcore partnerOthersEducation partner - local TV and digital series engaging children of color in learning through storytelling and play. Promotes school readiness and social-emotional growth.
• Junior Achievement of Washingtoncore partnerOthersEducation partner inspiring and preparing over 85,000 young people annually through programs focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.
• Rainier Athletescore partnerOthersEducation partner mentoring and supporting over 150 students annually who face barriers to success. Combines academic engagement with mentorship.
• M.U.S.T. (Mentoring Urban Students & Teens)core partnerOthersEducation partner pairing underrepresented youth with mentors who guide them through academic challenges and personal growth. Serves over 500 students annually.
• Sports In Schoolscore partnerOthersEducation partner creating equitable access to athletics for over 5,000 students annually in King County. Provides funding, equipment, and scholarships.
• YouthCarecore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner helping over 1,500 homeless and at-risk youth annually in Seattle with housing, education, and employment training. Funded 2023.
• Treehousecore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner supporting over 7,500 youth in foster care across Washington State with programs helping them graduate from high school and achieve independence.
• Parent Trust for Washington Childrencore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner reaching over 16,000 families annually with programs strengthening parenting skills and reducing family stress through classes, support groups, and family helpline.
• Associated Recreation Councilcore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner offering recreational programs through 36 advisory councils and programs in 13 neighborhood community centers. Serves over 1,000 children.
• Sammamish Animal Sanctuarycore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner providing educational experiences to the local community. Visitors including thousands of children annually learn about animal care, empathy, and environmental stewardship.
• ZGiRLScore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner empowering young girls through mentorship and skill-building programs that foster confidence, resilience, and leadership.
• Belong Partnerscore partnerOthersChild Wellbeing partner helping over 1,000 foster families annually with training, resources, and advocacy to ensure children in care thrive.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Seattle Foundation: Community foundation serving King County with a similar grantmaking mission focused on the Puget Sound region. Directly comparable as a regional grantmaker deploying capital to local nonprofits across education, health, and equity.
• Raikes Foundation: Seattle-based family foundation focused on youth development, education, and homelessness prevention. Closely comparable as a Pacific Northwest family foundation with a prevention-oriented thesis targeting children and young people.
• Satterberg Foundation: Seattle-based family foundation focused on education and youth in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable in scale, regional focus, and grantmaking approach to children's wellbeing and educational equity.
• Campion Foundation: Family foundation focused on children and families, with an emphasis on those facing poverty or developmental challenges. Comparable in family-foundation structure, scale, and child-focused grantmaking thesis.
• The Josephine Bay Foundation: Family foundation supporting youth, education, and conservation. Comparable as a small family foundation with a multi-pillar strategy and grantmaking approach.

Broad incumbents

• Ballmer Group: Large Pacific Northwest philanthropy focused on economic opportunity for children and families. Comparable in mission targeting under-resourced children, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple states.
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Headquartered in Seattle with major investments in global health and U.S. education. Comparable Pacific Northwest base and intersecting grantmaking pillars (education, health), though vastly larger scale and global mandate.
• M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust: Pacific Northwest foundation funding education, health, and human services across the region. Comparable in grantmaking focus areas and regional base, though larger and more established.

Regional players

• Stroum Family Foundation: Seattle-area Jewish family foundation supporting education, health, and community. Comparable in family-foundation structure and Pacific Northwest focus, with some overlap in child welfare and education.

Others

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center (operational arm): Listed as adjacent ecosystem reference — illustrates the broader Pacific Northwest philanthropic ecosystem in which 47th Avenue Foundation operates and could eventually partner, co-fund, or learn from.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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