PYP Seattle has granted $1,300,994 to 23 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

Summer Search Gala – From Dreams to Boundless Futures

Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Westin Seattle

Gather with Summer Search at their biggest event of the year to support young people and help create equity in our community.  Help Summer Search raise critical fund mentorship, transformational experiences, and post-secondary support to ensure students can carry their dreams to boundless futures.

TAF Varsity Luncheon 2025: Courage to Act

Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Amazon Meeting Center, 2031 7th Ave., Seattle

Join TAF for its largest fundraising event of the year.  Stand courageously in support of a public education system that’s equitable for all students. See what TAF is all about and how YOU can change the future of education.  No cost to register. $200 suggested donation.

IGNITE Worldwide’s Spring Gala – Ignite the Future

Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Amazon’s Meeting Center in Seattle

This is a special evening to support IGNITE Worldwide’s mission to change gender equity in STEM by providing vital STEM pathways for girls and gender-diverse youth. The evening includes inspiring stories from IGNITE Students, dinner, drinks, and another opportunity to make a difference.  Tickets cost $250.

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

Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Fairmont Olympic Hotel (or virtual)

Join Page Ahead for an inspiring and uplifting luncheon (or experience the program online).  This year’s theme, “Building a Better Future, One Book at a Time,” is all about giving kids the strong start they deserve. Hear from special guest speakers, children, parents and educators on how Page Ahead is dedicated to making sure every child has the resources they need to build strong reading skills and a love of learning.

Summit Community Center’s Inspiration Dinner and Auction

Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Embassy Suites Pioneer Square

PYP Seattle is being honored at this year’s Inspiration Dinner and Auction!  Join us as at the PYPSeattle table and celebrate all of Summit’s amazing accomplishments.  Please text pypseattle@gmail.com if you are interested in attending with us.  It’s going to be so much fun!

Key to Change Spring Salon Fundraiser

Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Benaroya Hall

This is Key to Change’s biggest annual event and it is a great opportunity to hear their incredible students and to meet like-minded people interested in the arts and youth development. There will be student presentations and performances, guest speakers, and great food and wine. Tickets cost $150 each (or 5 for $500).

StolenYouth’s 2025 “Not On Our Watch” Luncheon

Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Seattle Convention Center

Not On Our Watch is StolenYouth’s annual event to raise awareness and fundraise for their mission to end child sex trafficking and exploitation. Join us to learn more about this critical issue, hear about an exciting new initiative we’re piloting, and support our work. Admission is free ($200 suggested donation).

Milestone Moments – Rainier Scholars 25th Anniversary Celebration

Date: May 9, 2025
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Location: Seattle Convention Center - Summit Ballroom

Rainier Scholars is turning 25 in ’25! For the past 25 years, Rainier Scholars has been a driving force for educational equity and is breaking down systemic barriers to college access and success for students of color in Seattle and Tacoma.  Join us for an in-person dinner to celebrate Rainier Scholars’ students and alumni!  Registration is free for all. We invite you to support our community and Rainier Scholars by making a gift before or during the event.

Member Testimonials

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

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.

 

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!

 

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!

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.

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 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.

Video – 2022 Grant Celebration Recap

Video – 2021 Grant Cycle Recap

Video – 2020 Grant Cycle Recap

Congratulations to our 2024 Grant Recipients