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Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation

EIN 91-1680811 · Renton, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ACCESS TO OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND IMPROVE THEIR PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE. TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING: WORK OF LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS BY PARTICIPATING IN CHARITY FUNDRAISERS, ARRANGING PLAYERS' APPEARANCES, AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT; HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH CONCERNS THAT AFFECT YOUTH; PROMOTION OF FITNESS AND HEALTH AWARENESS THROUGH CONSTRUCTION OF PLAYGROUNDS AND FITNESS CENTERS THAT SERVE YOUTH; AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SEEKING CURES FOR CHILDHOOD DISEASES.

Income
$829,360
Spending
$812,508
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
761

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $231,900 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES THROUGH ITS CHARITABLE GIVING AND PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR THE FOUNDATION FUNDED THE FIRST EVER SEAHAWKS COMMUNITY AWARDS RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THEIR EFFORTS, LAUNCHED THE INAUGURAL SEAHAWKS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AND MADE DONATIONS TO URBAN LEAGUE. SUPPORT FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAMS 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 YOUTH TACKLE PROGRAMS, FLAG FOOTBALL CAMPS, AND A RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR BOY'S HIGH SCHOOL TACKLE AND GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL COACHES. MILITARY COMMUNITIES WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH TASK FORCE 12, A GROUP OF VETERAN NON-PROFITS. A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL CAUSES WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THEFOUNDATION INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, CANCER SCREENINGS, VOLUNTEERISM, VOTING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND CPR/AED TRAININGS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS 12 DIFFERENT NON-PROFITS SERVING THE GREATER SEATTLE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF 12 PROGRAM AND THE SEAHAWKS 50/50 RAFFLE ON GAMEDAYS.
  2. $570,598 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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