The W Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The W Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 2001, with $15,901 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2821 Fairview Ave E Unit 11, Seattle, WA, 98102 EIN 91-2014762 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$16K
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$35K
Net assets
$231K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The W Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating80 mo reserves · -118% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The W Foundation: 80 mo reserves · -118% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The W Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The W Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2821 Fairview Ave E Unit 11, Seattle, WA, 98102
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2,600 (FY2013) to $16K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2Net assets $231K
Operating margin
-118.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$231K
Total liabilities
$2
Net assets
$231K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,901▲13.5% | $34,708▲181% | $231,297▼7.5% | $231,299▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $14,006 | $12,363▼32.8% | $250,104▲0.7% | $250,105▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $0▼100% | $18,407▼23.9% | $248,461▼6.9% | $248,463▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $13,296▼12.5% | $24,183▲31.7% | $266,868▼3.9% | $266,870▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,188▲38.7% | $18,358▼34.4% | $277,755▼1.1% | $277,755▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $10,949▲13.0% | $27,975▼19.1% | $280,925▼5.7% | $280,925▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $9,690▼22.1% | $34,596▲48.3% | $297,951▼7.7% | $297,951▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,437▼67.4% | $23,336▲251% | $322,857▼3.3% | $322,857▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $38,100▲354% | $6,646▼69.2% | $333,756▲10.4% | $333,756▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $8,392▼29.9% | $21,605▼33.3% | $302,302▼4.2% | $302,302▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $11,975▲361% | $32,403▲31.7% | $315,515▼6.1% | $315,515▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,600 | $24,612▲278% | $335,943▼6.1% | $335,943▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $6,516▼76.6% | $357,955▼1.8% | $357,955▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $27,811▼43.5% | $364,471▼6.7% | $364,471▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $49,223 | $390,501 | $390,501 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The W Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The W Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-2014762, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The W Foundation's EIN?
- The W Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-2014762.
- How much revenue does The W Foundation report?
- The W Foundation reported $15,901 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The W Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The W Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The W Foundation (EIN 91-2014762) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.