PYP Seattle has granted $1,101,475 to 20 King County nonprofits since 2017

Our Mission

Our mission is to engage women in local philanthropy and to collectively fund grants to nonprofit initiatives that serve King County, Washington. Through our internal pitch process, our members educate their peers about unmet needs in the community by championing the causes about which they are most passionate. Pitch Your Peers Seattle is committed to promoting volunteerism, informed philanthropy, and collaborative giving, as well as to fostering connections among women looking to share and grow their interests in these areas.

Upcoming Events And Reminders For Current Members

Key to Change’s 7th Annual Spring Salon Fundraiser

Date: April 7, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Benaroya Hall

Key to Change invites the public to its 7th annual Spring Salon Fundraiser, an awards ceremony that features music performances from students who participated in the Key to Change Solo String Festival.  Additionally, Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange, Chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma, will be recognized with the Community Achievement Award for her ongoing support for underserved students living in South King County.

Kindering’s 30th Annual Auction Gala

Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Join us in helping children of all abilities achieve their dreams. Support Kindering at a black-tie preferred event with the theme “Celebrating Gems of the Emerald City,” featuring a gourmet dinner along with a raffle, silent auction, and live auction.  Individual tickets are $250.

Page Ahead’s A Taste for Reading: a Benefit Luncheon for Children’s Literacy

Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (or virtual)

Join Page Ahead for an inspiring and uplifting luncheon (or experience the program online).  They’ll have special guest speakers and you’ll hear from children, parents and educators on how Page Ahead is continuing to give kids in need the chance to read and succeed.

Member Testimonials

PYP Seattle is a great way to get more involved in the community in a variety of ways – as a financial contributor to a program/organization in need: as a neighbor getting to know others in the area in deeper and more meaningful ways; and as a woman banding together with other strong, successful women to really make a difference.

I feel more connected to Seattle’s local charities (or at least more knowledgeable). It was really inspiring to hear how passionate our PYP members are about the charities they support. I also loved the opportunity to get to know a few more women, and hope to connect with even more of the group in the future.

 

This is a fabulous way to meet like-minded individuals while making a difference in our community. The leaders make this journey fun and easy!

 

The impact we made as small group of women is commendable. PYP gives our peers a chance to show off the causes that are near and dear to their hearts and to learn about all the great organizations that are out in the Seattle area.

I feel like I have less and less time, and PYP is a great way to combine being with talented, interesting, like-minded people, and also doing something great for a charity in our community. Combining funds really allows our members to make a big impact on a local organization. I am honored to be part of this group!

As a participant of PYP, it is empowering to be part of a group of like-minded women, each with diverse backgrounds and experiences, come together to give back in meaningful ways within our local community.

I find my participation in PYP to be one of the most meaningful, well organized, impactful, and inspiring ways that I spend my time.

Video – 2022 Grant Celebration Recap

Video – 2021 Grant Cycle Recap

Video – 2020 Grant Cycle Recap

 

 

Congratulations to our 2023 Grant Recipients