Norcliffe Foundation
A Seattle industrialist's family fund, three generations deep, tending the Puget Sound region's quality of life across human services, health, education, civic life and the arts.
Financial profile
Norcliffe Foundation · EIN 91-6029352 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $26,379,040 | $24,079,356 | $20,421,323 | Nov 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $25,144,033 | $21,995,792 | $18,121,639 | Nov 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $14,570,049 | $27,227,355 | $10,482,774 | Nov 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $32,217,288 | $30,166,862 | $23,140,081 | Nov 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $19,512,014 | $22,689,695 | $21,081,921 | Nov 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $13,941,414 | $21,239,962 | $24,242,484 | Nov 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
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DF
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Who backs NF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A Seattle industrialist's family fund, three generations deep, tending the Puget Sound region's quality of life across human services, health, education, civic life and the arts.
- Authority
- Preserve
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Village and The Citadel.
Strengths
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