Richard And Francine Loeb Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on aiding the Jewish community. Its mission includes providing financial assistance to health-related initiatives, educational programs, and community service projects. The foundation primarily serves organizations that focus on health, education, and human services, demonstrating a commitment to improving the well-being of individuals and communities. It is particularly active in Seattle, where it has made significant contributions to local charities and organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Seattle-area nonprofit with strong local credibility (often within the Jewish community, education, health, or community-service sectors), typically known to foundation decision-makers or part of local institutional networks.
Good Fit
- • Location and programs anchored in Seattle / Washington state.
- • A clear connection to Jewish community institutions, major local institutions, or well-known capital campaigns.
- • Projects that match past large awards (capital campaign or major institutional support) or smaller community program support.
- • Existing introductions or referrals from local civic, Jewish, or nonprofit leaders.
Geography
Observed giving is highly concentrated in Seattle and Washington state in the latest year; only one small out-of-state recipient appears, so the practical footprint is essentially local/metro-focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients across sectors (Jewish organizations, education, health, community initiatives), indicating a moderate spread of independent grantees even though dollars were financially concentrated in a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited, but the foundation explicitly lists grants as by preselection only, and 2024 grantees appear to have been selected rather than chosen through an open application—this makes it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could easily enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
