The Conru Foundation, established by Andrew Conru, is dedicated to driving positive change across a wide range of sectors, including the arts. We support innovative projects and organizations that align with our core values of critical thinking, evidence-based problem-solving, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Nonprofits We’ve Supported
- Thorn Inc.Fighting child exploitation
- Pineapple Support SocietyMental health for performers
- Planned ParenthoodWomen's health & reproductive rights
- RAINNAnti-sexual violence programs
- Polaris ProjectCombating human trafficking
- Drug Policy AllianceEvidence-based drug policy
- The Trevor ProjectLGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention
- Human Rights CampaignLGBTQ+ rights & education
- Trans-Thrive / SF Community HealthTransgender health services
- SIECUSComprehensive sex education
- Free Speech CoalitionFree speech in entertainment
- GristEnvironmental news
- Post Carbon InstituteSustainability solutions
- Electronic Frontier FoundationDigital privacy & free speech
- American Conservation CoalitionConservative environmentalism
- Lava MaeMobile showers for homeless
- Doctors Without BordersInternational medical aid
- Food Finders Inc.Food rescue & distribution
- Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenPediatric specialty care
- Internet ArchiveFree access to digital media
- Girls Who CodeClosing the gender gap in tech
- Fistula FoundationObstetric fistula treatment
- FIREFree speech on campus
Seattle Arts Organizations We Support
Since 2019, the Conru Foundation has given about $9.7 million to more than 200 nonprofits, including 100+ Seattle arts and community organizations. The Conru Art Foundation helps connect us with grantees and hosts events for them and others at the ArtLove Salon. Here are a few that reflect the breadth and diversity of our support. See full grant portfolio →
- Onyx Fine Arts CollectiveAmplifying BIPOC artists in the Pacific Northwest
- DewarSupporting emerging artists
- 4CultureFunding arts & culture in King County
- Artist TrustGrants & resources for Washington artists
- Pratt Fine Arts CenterAccessible art education for all communities
- Northwest African American MuseumCelebrating African American art & history
- TasveerSouth Asian arts, film & storytelling
- Path with ArtArt workshops for people recovering from homelessness & trauma
Initiative
The Conru Art Foundation
The Conru Foundation gives directly to Seattle arts and community organizations. The Conru Art Foundation (CAF) helps connect us with grantees, puts on events for them and the broader community at the ArtLove Salon, and runs the Seattle Prize fellowship for emerging artists.
We are committed to supporting Seattle’s art world and the people who enjoy it, in addition to other local community support. CAF is an active participant in the city’s cultural life—helping make art accessible to all.
Contact
Whether you have questions, ideas for collaboration, or feedback about our work, we’d love to hear from you.
nonie@conruartfoundation.org