Logo for InfluenceWatch InfluenceWatch

Donate
Non-profit

Madrona Foundation

Location:

Seattle, WA
Tax ID:

20-0780447
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2020):

Revenue: $1,634,008
Expenses: $1,731,193
Assets: $8,922,372
Type:

Private Foundation
Formation:

2004
Latest Tax Filing:

2021 990 Tax Form

Contact InfluenceWatch with suggested edits or tips for additional profiles.

The Madrona Foundation is a private foundation based out of Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 2004. 1 It funds left-of-center advocacy groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), 2 the Tides Center, 2 Earthjustice, 3 and the Center For Investigative Reporting. 4

The Madrona Foundation gave $10,000 to the National Election Defense Coalition in 2019. 5 The National Election Defense Coalition stated it stands in “unwavering opposition to the far-right extremism that was galvanized by Donald Trump.” The National Election Defense Coalition claims far-right extremism is “driving” the Republican Party. It stated the GOP and the United State Supreme Court have “launched attacks” against women, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, people of color “and democracy itself.” 6

Finances

Madrona Foundation’s revenues reported $489,724 in revenues with total assets of $10 million in 2021. 7 Most of the foundation’s revenues came from the sale of assets or investments in 2021. 8  In 2020, total revenues were $1.6 million. 9

Leadership

Stephen Fish and Susanne Fish have held the roles of president, vice president, director and treasurer since the nonprofit was founded in 2004. Stephen Fish was listed as the president and treasurer through 2007. 9 Brian Fish took over as president in 2008 and was listed as an officer as of 2022. 10

Grantmaking

Free Speech For People

The Madrona Foundation gave a $1.37 million grant to Free Speech for People in 2020. 11 It was the largest donation in the foundation’s history.  Free Speech For People is a left-of-center advocacy group that wants more campaign finance regulation and supports constitutional amendments to limit campaign spending by private organizations and individuals. 12 Free Speech For People was involved in a campaign to get President Donald Trump impeached that started on the day of Trump’s inauguration. 13

Voting Initiatives

After President Donald Trump was elected, the Madrona Foundation made donations to left-of-center organizations that attempt to influence elections. The Madrona Foundation gave money to the left-of-center Voter Participation Center 14 and the Voter Registration Project. 14

Middle East Initiatives

The Madrona Foundation has given money to groups involved in Middle East politics. The foundation has supported Just Vision, Inc., which supports an Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank. 15

The Madrona Foundation has given grants to Rabbis For Human Rights, which is best known for escorting Palestinian farmworkers collecting harvests. 16

The foundation has also supported the Middle East Research And Information Project. 17 The Middle East Research and Information Project does analysis on the politics of the Middle East and of the role of U.S. policy in the region. 18

References

  1. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2021. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202211089349100026/full
  2. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2007. Grants And Contributions Paid 2007. Accessed July 4, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/display_990/200780447/2008_08_PF%2F20-0780447_990PF_200712
  3. Earthjustice. Our Clients. Assessed July 14, 2023. https://earthjustice.org/our-work/clients
  4. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2014. Grants And Contributions Paid 2014. Attachment A. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/display_990/200780447/2015_08_PF%2F20-0780447_990PF_201412
  5. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2019. Part XV. Line 3. Grants And Contributions Paid During The Year Or Approved For Future Payment. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/display_990/200780447/06_2021_prefixes_16-20%2F200780447_201912_990PF_2021060918303490
  6. National Election Defense Coalition. “The United States Is A Democratic Republic, Not A Fascist Theocracy.” Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.electiondefense.org/
  7. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2021. Part I. Analysis Of Revenue And Expenses. Accessed July 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202211089349100026/full
  8. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2021. Part I. Analysis Of Revenue And Expenses. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202211089349100026/full
  9. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2020. Part I. Analysis Of Revenue And Expenses. Accessed July 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202101409349100860/full
  10. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2021. Accessed July 4, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202211089349100026/full
  11. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2021 Part XV. Grants And Contributions Paid During The Year Or Approved For Future Payment. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202101409349100860/full
  12. Free Speech For People. The Democracy Amendments. Accessed July 10, 2023. Free Speech For People. https://freespeechforpeople.org/democracy-amendments/
  13. Matea Gold. “The Campaign to Impeach President Trump Has Begun.” The Washington Post. January 20, 2017. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/01/20/the-campaign-to-impeach-president-trump-has-begun/
  14. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2019. Part XV. Supplemental Information. Accessed July 4, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202001709349100925/full
  15. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. 2020. Part XV. Grants And Contributions Paid During The Year Or Approved For Future Payment. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200780447/202101409349100860/full
  16. Jerusalem Post Staff. “Rabbis For Human Rights Volunteers Attacked By Israelis In West Bank”; The Jerusalem Post. Oct. 25, 2021. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/rabbis-for-human-rights-volunteers-attacked-by-israelis-in-west-bank-683044
  17. Madrona Foundation. 990 Form. Part XV. 2013. Grants And Contributions Paid During The Year Or Approved For Future Payment. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/display_990/200780447/2014_01_PF%2F20-0780447_990PF_201212
  18. Middle East Research And Information Project. Who We Are. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://merip.org/who-we-are/
  See an error? Let us know!

Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: March 1, 2004

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2020 Dec Form PF $1,634,008 $1,731,193 $8,922,372 $17,701 $0 $0 $0 $0
    2019 Dec Form PF $487,984 $504,095 $8,974,280 $353 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2015 Dec Form PF $220,933 $446,296 $6,458,504 $1,685 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2014 Dec Form PF $817,165 $417,134 $6,689,927 $7,745 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2013 Dec Form PF $361,133 $402,416 $6,285,388 $3,237 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2012 Dec Form PF $300,262 $397,348 $6,324,725 $1,291 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2011 Dec Form PF $175,433 $307,642 $6,421,879 $1,359 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Madrona Foundation


    Seattle, WA