Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation

Organization Overview

Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T21) the organization is classified as: Corporate Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2023, Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation generated $519.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $450.5k during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation has awarded 71 individual grants totaling $2,373,814. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROMOTE THE HEALTHY SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH BY ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY GRANTS FROM THE NFL FOUNDATION, THE CORNERSTONE OF THE NFL'S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES THROUGH ITS CHARITABLE GIVING AND PROGRAMS. SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS SERVING DIVERSE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MAIN FOCUSES. THIS YEAR, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED A TRIP FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN TO VISIT HBCUS, FUNDED THE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER WHICH WILL PROVIDE VITAL HOUSING AND RESOURCES FOR BIPOC YOUTH, AND PURCHASED TECH EQUIPMENT FOR BIPOC WOMEN. SUPPORT FOR SPORTS BOTH AT THE YOUTH AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL INCLUDED GRANTS FOR GIRL'S HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAMS TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT, FUNDING FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH TO PLAY SEAHAWKS FLAG FOOTBALL AND A RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR BOY'S HIGH SCHOOL TACKLE FOOTBALL COACHES. A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL CAUSES WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING IN THE AREAS OF MILITARY SUPPORT, FOOD INSECURITY, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EFFORTS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT AND YOUTH AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT. MILITARY COMMUNITIES WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH A MILITARY FAMILY DAY ON THE FIELD AT LUMEN FIELD AND THROUGH A COUPLES COUNSELING CLINIC. MENTAL HEALTH WAS ALSO A LARGE FOCUS OF SUPPORT INCLUDING OFFERING A SCHOLARSHIP TO A BIPOC MASTER'S CANDIDATE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND A DONATION TO A BLACK HEALTHY MINDS PROGRAM.


SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN AN ACTIVE ROLE TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE SEAHAWKS' ABILITY TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT SERVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION MAKES THESE GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHARITIES QUALIFIED FOR TAX EXEMPTION UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND QUALIFIED AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER IRC SECTIONS 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2). THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CHARITIES WHOSE PURPOSE AND PROGRAMS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION GENERATES FUNDS BY HOLDING SPECIAL EVENTS THAT CAPITALIZE ON THE FOUNDATION'S ASSOCIATION WITH THE SEAHAWKS, SEATTLE'S NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM. SINCE 2004, THE FOUNDATION HAS HELD "THE SPIRIT OF 12" PROGRAM, IMPLEMENTING IN THE 2022 SEASON THE 50/50 RAFFLE, WHEREBY THE FOUNDATION COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE OUR COMMUNITY TO RAISE MONEY AT SEAHAWKS HOME GAMES TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jo Lynn Allen
President/director
$0
Jeff Richards
Director
$0
Becca Stout
Director
$0
Karen Spencer
Vice President/treasurer/director
$0
Ed Goines
Director
$0
G Michael Flood
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$336,951
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$336,951
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $15
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $182,565
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $519,531

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation has awarded $272,669 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COMMUNITY PASSAGEWAYS

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

$49,529

SEATTLE FOUNDATION FOR BLACK FUTURE CO-OP FUND

PURPOSE: SUPPORT EQUITY FOR YOUTH

$10,000

FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: SUPPORT EQUITY IN YOUTH SPORTS

$16,000

YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED

PURPOSE: SUPPORT DIGITAL EQUITY FOR YOUTH

$37,714

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PUGET SOUND

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES

$17,714

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF KING COUNTY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES

$17,714
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