Whitehorse Foundation wants to improve the quality of life for residents of Snohomish County, Washington. Established in 1989 as a supporting organization of the Seattle Foundation, the Whitehorse Foundation supports nonprofit organizations operating in Snohomish County that work to ensure children, youth and families thrive.

The Foundation is interested in programs that:

• Focus on addressing risk factors early and enabling the conditions that help children, youth, and families to thrive.

• Serve children, youth, and families through accessible programming.

• Have partnerships and collaborations with other providers to ensure children, youth and families receive comprehensive support.

• Strengthen families’ capacity to support, guide, and nurture the emotional, economic, and social well-being of their children.

• Enable youth and families to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for self-sufficiency and long-term stability.

Preference is also given to funding requests for programs and projects that include other sources of funding and have strong community support.

Letters of inquiry can be submitted on an ongoing basis to whitehorsefoundation@seattlefoundation.org