Our Passion
The Grousemont Foundation was created as a private family foundation in the 1980s by Howard S. Wright, and extends a leadership legacy of giving since 1885. The family continues its support in an open-minded forum of exploration and engagement with Cascadian communities in offering resources for social justice, community needs and the earth.
Our Mission: A family of stewards resourcing communities to build a healthy and equitable Cascadia region.
Our Values
Our Grants
Grousemont Community
Partner Grants
The Grousemont Community Partner Grants are three-year grants given to organizations that are setting the bar high for excellence in the arts, education, environment, health, and human services.
Climate & Environmental
Justice Grants
The Grousemont Climate & Environmental Justice Grants reflect the Foundation's interest in funding programs and organizations contributes at the intersection of climate and justice.
Centering BIPOC
Organizations Grants
The Grousemont Centering BIPOC Organizations Grants Committee prioritizes multi-year gifts to community organizations that passionately address urgent needs of marginalized communities.
Grousemont Civic Grants
The Grousemont Civic Grants honor our family’s civic commitment to our region, supporting capital projects and catalytic programs to continue to transform Seattle into a better place for our community.