Community Directory

The city is our clubhouse.

What if the new competition were collaboration? Explore Seattle's business community — CTC Alumni, restaurants where members meet, BIPOC-owned businesses, nonprofits, and the venues worth knowing.

419 Businesses
50 Restaurants
102 Nonprofits
102 BIPOC Businesses
22 Premium Venues

Business Directory

Seattle's Connected Businesses

419 listings waiting to be claimed by their owners.

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(W)right On Communications

Public relations agency serving clean energy technology senior living and tourism sectors

MediaCTC Alumni
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7 Lakes Development

Real estate development and property investment in Washington

Real EstateCTC Alumni
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A Kind Heart Inc

Nurse-owned home care agency serving seniors in Greater Puget Sound

HealthcareCTC Alumni
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Able Services

Largest family-owned facility solutions and janitorial services provider in USA

ConstructionCTC Alumni
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Absco Solutions

Security system solutions including fire and access control since 1977

TechnologyCTC Alumni
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AEG Vision

Growing network of optometric practices across the United States

HealthcareCTC Alumni
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AEON Law

Intellectual property and technology transactions law firm

LegalCTC Alumni
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Aerospace Development

Business development services for military and commercial aerospace clients

ConsultingCTC Alumni
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Aine Solutions

Technology solutions and consulting services

TechnologyCTC Alumni
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Alaska Distributors Company

Wholesale distributor of liquor wine beer and non-alcoholic beverages

RetailCTC Alumni
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Alaskan Observers Inc

Professional fisheries observer services for domestic fishing industry since 1988

OtherCTC Alumni
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Albert K. Gustafson Attorney at Law

International business and real estate law practice

LegalCTC Alumni
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Life science and technology real estate investment trust

Real EstateCTC Alumni
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All Pro Building Maintenance

Commercial cleaning janitorial and maintenance services in Puget Sound

ConstructionCTC Alumni
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Allbys

Singapore-based business services company

OtherCTC Alumni
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Alta Point Consulting

Full-range business consulting for startups to established businesses

ConsultingCTC Alumni
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Altig - AO Globe Life

Largest distribution system of American Income Life Insurance Company

FinanceCTC Alumni
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Amazon

Global technology and e-commerce company headquartered in Seattle

TechnologyCTC Alumni
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American Century Investments

Investment management firm offering mutual funds and ETFs

FinanceCTC Alumni
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American City Business Journals

Network of local business news publications across the US

MediaCTC Alumni
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Andrea Hettinga Real Estate

Top Seattle real estate agent with RE/MAX Metro Realty

Real EstateCTC Alumni
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ANEWbrand

Brand and marketing design agency for startups and nonprofits

ConsultingCTC Alumni
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Apertu Capital

Venture capital fund and technology entrepreneurship

FinanceCTC Alumni
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Approach Technology

Virtual desktop infrastructure and cloud IT services provider

TechnologyCTC Alumni

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Mediterranean
$$$

Andaluca

Downtown

Cabrales-crusted beef tenderloin, Moroccan lamb, paella, and one of the city's most romantic rooms.

Order:Cabrales-crusted beef tenderloin, Moroccan lamb tagine, paella Valenciana, harissa hummus

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Seafood
$$$

Anthony's HomePort Kirkland

Kirkland Waterfront

Wild Alaska salmon, Dungeness crab cakes, sunset deck on Lake Washington.

Order:Wild Alaska salmon, Dungeness crab cakes, fish and chips, classic clam chowder

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French Bakery & Cafe
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Bakery Nouveau

West Seattle Junction

Twice-baked almond croissant, chocolate croissant, mille-feuille, and rotating seasonal pastries.

Order:Twice-baked almond croissant, chocolate croissant, key lime pie, mille-feuille, savory ham and Gruyère

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Seafood & Steak
$$$

Beach House Bar & Grill

Carillon Point

Lakefront patio, Dungeness crab cakes, prime steaks, sunset cocktails on Carillon Point.

Order:Dungeness crab cakes, prime ribeye, fish and chips, lobster roll, salmon

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European Bistro
$$$

Bis on Main

Old Bellevue

Beef stroganoff, lamb shank, Caesar salad, classic European bistro that has aged well.

Order:Beef stroganoff, lamb shank, Caesar salad, classic prime rib

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Thai
$$

Buddha Ruksa

West Seattle Junction

Crispy garlic chicken, swimming rama, fragrant curries — the West Seattle Thai go-to.

Order:Crispy garlic chicken, swimming rama, pad see ew, panang curry, mango sticky rice

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Mexican / Southwest
$$$

Cactus West Seattle

Alki

Crab enchiladas, butternut squash enchilada, 200+ tequila list, the patio in summer.

Order:Crab enchiladas, butternut squash enchilada, achiote chicken, Cactus chips and salsa

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French Bistro
$$$

Cafe Campagne

Pike Place Market

Eggs Benedict with house-cured ham, cassoulet, and a Sunday brunch that locals protect.

Order:Oeufs en meurette, cassoulet, croque madame, steak frites

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Northern Italian (Friulian)
$$$$

Cafe Juanita

Juanita

James Beard Award–winning Friulian cuisine — rabbit, hand-rolled pasta, and Holly Smith's quiet excellence.

Order:Rabbit braised in vinegar and Sangiovese, hand-rolled tajarin, suckling pig, seasonal tasting

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Tuscan Italian
$$$

Cantinetta Bellevue

Old Bellevue

House pasta, wood-roasted lamb, Tuscan-leaning wine list, candle-lit room.

Order:Pappardelle al sugo, gnocchi, wood-roasted lamb, branzino, tiramisu

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Steakhouse
$$$$

Daniel's Broiler — Bellevue

Bellevue Downtown

USDA Prime steaks broiled at 1800°, 21st-floor lake views, piano bar, happy hour menu.

Order:Prime filet mignon, prime ribeye, Alaskan king crab, USDA Prime porterhouse, lobster mac

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Diner & Record Store
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Easy Street Records & Cafe

West Seattle Junction

Biscuits and gravy, breakfast burrito, vinyl on the walls, all-day breakfast.

Order:Biscuits and gravy, breakfast burrito, French toast, veggie scramble, the Mr. Boombastic burger

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Seafood
$$$

Etta's Seafood

Pike Place Market

Etta's spice-rubbed Wild King salmon, crab cakes, cornbread, weekend brunch.

Order:Spice-rubbed Wild King salmon, Dungeness crab cakes, cornbread, Cobb salad

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Pacific Northwest Seafood
$$$$

Goldfinch Tavern

Downtown Waterfront

Geoduck crudo, Penn Cove mussels, Sunday brunch with the bay through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Order:Penn Cove mussels, geoduck crudo, dry-aged Painted Hills ribeye, Sunday brunch

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Modern American
$$$

Heartwood Provisions

Downtown

Course-by-course cocktail pairings, dry-aged duck, and a bar program that keeps winning national press.

Order:Dry-aged duck breast, smoked beef tartare, seasonal pasta, rotating cocktail-paired tasting

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Japanese (Sushi)
$$$

I Love Sushi — Bellevue

Bellevue Downtown

Omakase counter, traditional nigiri, sashimi platters, sake flights, decades of Eastside loyalty.

Order:Omakase, otoro, hamachi kama, chirashi, dragon roll

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Italian
$$$

Il Bistro

Pike Place Market

Rack of lamb, hand-rolled gnocchi, and one of the most romantic late-night bars in the city.

Order:Rack of lamb, gnocchi, osso buco, tiramisu

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Italian (Pasta)
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Il Corvo Pasta

Pioneer Square

Three handmade pastas daily, posted by 9am, served until they run out.

Order:Daily-changing handmade pasta — usually a long noodle, a stuffed pasta, and a special

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Sushi & Latin Fusion
$$$

Japonessa Sushi Cocina

Downtown

Spicy tuna crispy rice, the Pop Rocks roll, and one of the strongest happy hours downtown.

Order:Lady Gaga roll, Hamachi tiradito, Wagyu tacos, Pop Rocks roll

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Steakhouse
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John Howie Steak

Bellevue Downtown

28-day to 56-day dry-aged Prime steaks, American Wagyu, 1,000-bottle wine room.

Order:56-day dry-aged ribeye, American Wagyu filet, Howie's mac and cheese, cedar-plank salmon

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Spanish Tapas
$$$$

La Loba

Denny Triangle

Cold and hot tapas from El Bulli alum Oscar Amador Edo, paired with what regulars call the best service in Seattle.

Order:Salmon Candy Smoked Montadito, truffled Beecher cheese, 30-Day Dry-Aged Striploin Carpaccio, optional tasting menu

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Italian
$$$

La Rustica

Beach Drive

House-made pasta, osso buco, and the kind of romantic Beach Drive room locals keep to themselves.

Order:Spaghettini alla puttanesca, osso buco, gnocchi, tiramisu

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French Bistro
$$

Le Pichet

Belltown / Pike Place

Poulet rôti for two (order at start of meal), charcuterie, and a tight, smart wine list.

Order:Poulet rôti for two, charcuterie board, salade lyonnaise, chocolat chaud

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Gastropub / Modern American
$$$

Lot No. 3

Bellevue Downtown

Dry-aged Lot No. 3 burger, deviled eggs, brunch, the Eastside happy-hour anchor.

Order:Lot No. 3 dry-aged burger, deviled eggs, charcuterie, fried Brussels sprouts, weekend brunch

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French Bistro
$$$

Loulay Kitchen & Bar

Downtown

Steak frites, mushroom flatbread, daily prix fixe, and Thierry's signature hat.

Order:Steak frites, mushroom flatbread, duck confit, dark chocolate pots de crème

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Hawaiian-Filipino
$$$

Ma'ono Fried Chicken & Whisky

West Seattle Junction

Ma'ono fried chicken (24-hour brine), spam musubi, malasadas, and a serious whisky bar.

Order:Fried chicken (whole bird, $58 — order ahead), spam musubi, malasadas, kalua pork

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Hawaiian-Korean
$$

Marination Ma Kai

West Seattle Waterfront

Kalbi tacos, miso-ginger chicken, spam sliders, Aloha shave ice — eaten with a downtown skyline view.

Order:Kalbi taco, spam slider, miso-ginger chicken plate, Aloha shave ice

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Pacific Northwest
$$$

Matt's in the Market

Pike Place Market

Catfish sandwich, daily seafood specials, and an ever-changing seasonal menu sourced steps from the kitchen.

Order:Catfish sandwich, charcuterie, daily fresh sheet, gnocchi when it appears

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Italian-American Pizzeria
$$

Mioposto Pizzeria — Admiral

West Seattle Admiral

Wood-fired pizza, focaccia sandwiches, kid-friendly patio, neighborhood corner spot.

Order:Margherita, sausage and rapini pizza, focaccia sandwiches, Caesar salad

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Hospitality
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Pizzeria Pulcinella

Rainier Beach

AVPN-certified Neapolitan — Margherita, Marinara, Diavola — pulled from a 900° wood-fired oven. Vince's family operation.

Order:Margherita, Marinara, Diavola, Pulcinella special

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Wine Bar & American
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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

Downtown

Towering wine wall, by-the-glass depth, and a flexible room that flexes from quick lunch to anniversary dinner.

Order:Mac & cheese, cedar plank salmon, charcuterie, the Purple Burger

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Wine Bar & Mediterranean
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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar — Woodinville

Woodinville Wine Country

Sister to the downtown Purple — wine wall, wood-fired flatbreads, and a leafy patio.

Order:Wood-fired flatbreads, mac & cheese, charcuterie, salmon with risotto

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Winery & Tasting
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Saanj Winery

Woodinville Wine Country

Black-and-brown-led Woodinville winery, Riesling and Rosé and Chardonnay sourced from Prosser and Chelan.

Order:Cheese and charcuterie pairings at pop-ups; expanded food at planned Seattle tasting room

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Seafood
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Salty's on Alki

Alki

Sunday brunch buffet, Dungeness crab, the city skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Order:Sunday brunch buffet (legendary), Dungeness crab, cedar-plank salmon, crab cakes

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Italian Deli
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Salumi

Pioneer Square

Porchetta sandwich, meatball sub, and the city's most reliable cured-meats counter.

Order:Porchetta sandwich, meatball sub, oxtail sandwich (when on), house-made salumi platter

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Pacific Northwest American
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Steelhead Diner

Pike Place Market

Bayou Caviar Pie, Penn Cove mussels, fried green tomatoes, and a market-driven daily sheet.

Order:Bayou Caviar Pie, fried green tomatoes, jambalaya, daily fresh sheet

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Sushi (Omakase)
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Sushi Kashiba

Pike Place Market

Omakase at Shiro's counter, otoro, and uni — the most respected sushi room in Seattle.

Order:Omakase tasting, otoro nigiri, Hokkaido uni, hamachi kama

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Pacific Northwest
$$$

The Barking Frog

Woodinville Wine Country

Wood-fired duck, Dungeness crab cakes, and the wine-trail brunch.

Order:Wood-fired duck, Dungeness crab cakes, beef short rib, weekend brunch

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Steakhouse
$$$$

The Capital Grille

Downtown

Dry-aged porterhouse, lobster mac & cheese, and a wine room private dining option.

Order:Dry-aged porterhouse, bone-in ribeye, lobster mac, Stoli Doli martini service

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Pacific Northwest Tasting
$$$$

The Herbfarm

Woodinville Wine Country

9-course themed tasting menu, six PNW wine pairings, white-glove service in a 24-seat room.

Order:9-course themed seasonal tasting (changes monthly), foraged-mushroom course, locally raised lamb, signature dessert mignardise

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American Tavern
$$

The Hollywood Tavern

Woodinville Wine Country

Fried chicken, burgers, deep WA wine list, big backyard with fire pits.

Order:Hollywood Burger, Nashville hot fried chicken, Caesar salad, Brussels sprouts

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Pacific Northwest
$$$$

The Lakehouse

Bellevue Downtown

Garden-driven plates from Ethan Stowell, dry-aged steaks, and a refined Eastside dining room.

Order:Garden vegetable plate, dry-aged ribeye, fresh pasta, daily fish

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Steakhouse
$$$$

The Metropolitan Grill

Downtown

USDA Prime steaks, classic martinis, and a power-lunch room that has not lost a step in 40 years.

Order:Peppercorn New York, prime rib, hash browns, lobster bisque

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Italian-American
$$$

The Pink Door

Pike Place Market

Lasagna, the deck at sunset, the burlesque show, and the unmarked pink door.

Order:Lasagna alla Bolognese, linguine alle vongole, antipasto, ricotta gnocchi

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Italian
$$$

Tulio Ristorante

Downtown

Sweet potato gnocchi with brown-butter sage, classic Caesar, and a reliably warm welcome.

Order:Sweet potato gnocchi, lobster ravioli, osso buco, tableside Caesar

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Hospitality
$$

Via Marina Italian Kitchen

Des Moines

Wood-fired pizza, Italian café menu, marina patio, summer sunsets.

Order:Wood-fired Margherita, prosciutto e rucola pizza, paninis, antipasti, gelato

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Hospitality
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Vince's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Burien

Burien

House gnocchi, hand-tossed pizza on a brick hearth, classic red-sauce Italian since 1957.

Order:Homemade gnocchi, lasagna, brick-hearth pizza, chicken parmigiana, tiramisu

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Hospitality
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Vince's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Federal Way

Federal Way

Brick-hearth pizza, family recipes from Naples, the south-end Vince's.

Order:Brick-hearth pizza, gnocchi, baked ziti, chicken marsala, tiramisu

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Hospitality
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Vince's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Renton

Renton

50+ years on Sunset Boulevard — gnocchi, brick-hearth pizza, Old World hospitality.

Order:Homemade gnocchi, brick-hearth pizza, lasagna, veal parmigiana, tiramisu

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Pan-Asian
$$$

Wild Ginger

Downtown

Fragrant duck, satay bar, lacquered black cod, and a room built for big tables.

Order:Fragrant duck (full or half), satay platter, lacquered black cod, Bangkok boar

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Arts & Culture

4Culture

Brian J. Carter, Executive Director

King County

The funding engine behind King County's arts scene — distributes $70M annually including the new $700M Doors Open program.

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Arts & Culture

Arts Corps

Shawn Roberts, Executive Director

Seattle (schools and community centers citywide)

White House award-winning arts education — goes where kids already are and brings every program at zero cost to families.

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Health / Mental Health

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)

Kendee Yamaguchi, CEO

Seattle (MLK Way South); serves King County and beyond

50+ years of culturally competent care — 300+ staff speaking 40+ languages, serving as the comprehensive safety net for AAPI communities.

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Housing / Homelessness

Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce County

Megan Hamilton, Executive Director

Tacoma / Pierce County

Tacoma's interfaith safety net — coordinates 200+ congregations and runs emergency assistance, paint the town, and hunger programs.

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Housing / Homelessness

Attain Housing

Michael Banuelos, Executive Director

Kirkland / Eastside

The Eastside family shelter focused on getting kids back in stable homes — 85%+ of families exit to permanent housing.

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Youth / Education

Bellevue LifeSpring

Jennifer Fischer, Executive Director

Bellevue

Bellevue's privately funded safety net since 1911 — takes zero government money so they can serve families others can't.

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Youth / Education

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound

Alonda Williams, President & CEO

King, Pierce, and Kitsap Counties

Washington's largest mentoring organization — every $1 invested returns $18 in social value.

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Workforce & Economic Development

Black Eco Chamber (BECO)

BECO Leadership

Seattle

Black entrepreneurship, business development, economic advocacy, community wealth-building

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Disability Services

Boyer Children's Clinic

Not publicly listed

Montlake and Magnuson Park, Seattle

Seattle's largest early intervention provider since 1942 — plus specialized programs for foster care and homeless families.

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Youth / Education

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County

Lori Bae, President & CEO

King County (34 locations)

The after-school anchor across King County — 34 clubs providing safe spaces, academic support, and youth development programs.

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Immigration / Refugee

Casa Latina

Vania Adasme, Cariño Barragán Talancón, Jessica Salvador (Co-Executive Directors)

Seattle (17th Ave South)

30+ years defending worker rights — the day worker center, free English classes, and tireless advocacy for immigrant labor protections.

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Housing / Homelessness

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

Michael Reichert, Executive Director

Seattle HQ; serves Western Washington (19 counties)

A massive social safety net covering housing to foster care — operates 2,000+ units of housing across Western Washington.

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Housing / Homelessness

Chief Seattle Club

Colleen Echohawk, Executive Director

Pioneer Square, Seattle; serves King County

Sacred ground for urban Natives — the day center and housing provider centering Indigenous culture, healing, and community.

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Youth / Education

College Success Foundation

Not publicly listed

Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima; statewide reach

The college persistence engine — provides scholarships, mentoring, and coaching to help first-gen students finish what they start.

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Justice / Legal Aid

Columbia Legal Services

Merf Ehman & J. Denise Diskin, Co-Executive Directors

Seattle

The impact litigators — systemic lawsuits and legislative wins that change the rules for immigrants, prisoners, and workers.

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Youth / Education

Communities in Schools of Greater King County

Not publicly listed

Renton, Tukwila, Issaquah, Bellevue; 39 schools

The in-school social worker that connects kids to what they need — operates inside 39 schools to remove barriers to learning.

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Housing / Homelessness

Compass Housing Alliance

Sheila Green, CEO

Seattle / King County (multiple facilities)

One of Seattle's largest emergency shelter and housing providers — operates shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.

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Housing / Homelessness

Congregations for the Homeless (now PorchLight)

Pat Cleary, Executive Director

Bellevue / Eastside

The Eastside's largest men's shelter — rotates between faith congregations and operates permanent supportive housing.

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Health / Mental Health

Crisis Connections

Michelle McDaniel, CEO

King County (new walk-in crisis centers in Kirkland and First Hill)

50 years on the other end of the line — operates 988 and regional crisis lines, plus new walk-in centers where no insurance is needed.

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Youth / Education

Degrees of Change

Marquise Dixon, CEO

Tacoma-Seattle and national

Home of the Act Six scholarship — cohort-based leadership development that's sent 1,400+ scholars to college since 2002.

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Food Security

Des Moines Area Food Bank

Not publicly listed

Des Moines / South King County

Small but mighty neighborhood food bank serving one of South King County's most underserved pockets.

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Housing / Homelessness

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)

Daniel Malone, Executive Director

Seattle / King County

The agency that proved Housing First works — operates 1,500+ housing units and showed that giving homes to the chronically homeless saves money and lives.

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Environment

Duwamish River Community Coalition

Paulina López, Executive Director

Duwamish Valley / South Seattle

The environmental justice voice of the Duwamish — fighting for Superfund cleanup and healthy air for communities living next to industry.

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Environment

EarthCorps

Christine Tang, Executive Director

Seattle / Greater Puget Sound

Environmental AmeriCorps meets global leadership — young adults from 80+ countries restoring Puget Sound while building careers.

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Senior Services

Eastside Friends of Seniors

Not publicly listed

Issaquah / Sammamish / Snoqualmie Valley

All-volunteer, all-free — the neighbor-helping-neighbor model that keeps Eastside seniors living independently at home.

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Community Development

Eastside Pathways

Not publicly listed

Bellevue; serves East King County

The backbone connecting 60+ Eastside organizations — systems-level collaboration that makes the whole greater than the parts.

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Immigration / Refugee

El Centro de la Raza

Estela Ortega, Executive Director

Beacon Hill, Seattle and Federal Way

50+ years of community power on Beacon Hill — 43 programs from immigration legal services to housing to youth education under one roof.

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Food Security

Emergency Food Network

Clare Petrich, Executive Director

Tacoma / Pierce County (75+ partner agencies)

Pierce County's Food Lifeline — distributes millions of pounds of food through 75+ partner agencies annually.

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Immigration / Refugee

Ethiopian Community in Seattle

Sophia Benalfew, Executive Director

Rainier Beach, Seattle

Founded 1980 to serve the nation's largest Ethiopian community — opened Ethiopian Village in 2023 for senior housing.

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Workforce Development

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington

Libby Johnson McKee, President & CEO

Seattle / Northwest Washington

Free comprehensive job training — helps thousands annually move from unemployment to career through education and hands-on experience.

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Food Security

FareStart

Angela Stowell, CEO

Seattle (South Lake Union); serves King County

The restaurant that trains homeless adults for culinary careers — 90%+ job placement rate and 8,000+ graduates since 1992.

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Food Security

Food Lifeline

Linda Nageotte, President & CEO

Seattle (SoDo warehouse); serves 26 Western WA counties

The backbone of hunger relief in Western WA — every dollar provides 4 meals, sourcing 50M+ pounds of food annually.

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Environment

Forterra

Michelle Connor, President & CEO

Seattle, Roslyn, and Tacoma offices; statewide

Washington's largest land conservation organization — 275,000 acres conserved from farms to forests to urban greenways.

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Youth / Education

Friends of the Children - Seattle

Not publicly listed

Seattle

The 12-year promise — pairs kids with full-time salaried mentors for 4+ hours weekly from kindergarten through graduation.

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Senior Services

Full Life Care

Not publicly listed

Seattle; serves King County and Puget Sound

Keeping people out of nursing homes since the 1970s — comprehensive home and community-based care for 3,000+ adults annually.

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LGBTQ+ Services

Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center

Nakita Venus, Executive Director

Capitol Hill, Seattle

King County's leading HIV/STI testing provider — plus gender-affirming care, peer mentorship, and a 2,000-book library.

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Workforce Development

Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region

Lori Harnick, President & CEO

Tacoma HQ; 15-county region across WA and OR

37 thrift stores funding real workforce training — a self-sustaining social enterprise generating $84M+ annually.

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Food Security

Got Green

Michael Woo, Co-Director

South Seattle / Rainier Valley

The food justice organization centering BIPOC voices — combines community gardens, green jobs, and environmental policy.

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Housing / Homelessness

Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County

Alex Bender, CEO

Seattle and King County (construction sites rotate)

The sweat-equity homebuilder — partners with families to build homes, with owners putting in 300 hours of labor alongside volunteers.

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Health / Mental Health

HealthPoint

Lisa Yohalem, CEO

20 locations across King County (Tukwila, SeaTac, Renton, Auburn)

Community health for 100,000+ people in 70+ languages — operates school-based clinics and serves communities most others miss.

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Food Security

Hopelink

Meghan Altimore, CEO

Bellevue HQ; serves North and East King County

The Eastside's anti-poverty powerhouse — multi-service agency combining food banks, housing, transit, and job training.

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Arts & Culture

Hugo House

Pepe Montero, Executive Director

Capitol Hill, Seattle

Seattle's living room for writers — classes, readings, open mics, and a community that nurtures literary talent at every level.

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Housing / Homelessness

Imagine Housing

Katie Escudero, Executive Director

Bellevue / Eastside (12+ properties)

The Eastside's affordable housing champion — operates 700+ units where median rents are among the highest in the state.

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LGBTQ+ Services

Ingersoll Gender Center

Not publicly listed

Capitol Hill, Seattle

One of the oldest trans support organizations in America (founded 1977) — peer-led groups and the advocacy that won all-gender restrooms.

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Health / Mental Health

International Community Health Services (ICHS)

Kelli Nomura, CEO

Seattle CID, Holly Park, Shoreline, Bellevue, Auburn (13 clinics)

The largest AAPI health provider in Washington — 13 clinics offering everything from primary care to acupuncture in 90+ languages.

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Immigration / Refugee

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Seattle

Not publicly listed (regional)

SeaTac office; serves Washington State

50 years of welcoming refugees to Washington — comprehensive resettlement from airport pickup to first job placement.

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Health / Mental Health

KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner)

Not publicly listed

Issaquah HQ; serves Central Puget Sound (5 counties)

5 million+ items distributed annually — the organization that makes sure no family goes without car seats, cribs, and diapers.

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Youth / Education

Kindering

Mimi Siegel, Executive Director

Bellevue, Bothell, Redmond, Renton (Eastside)

The Eastside's early childhood lifeline — founded by five mothers in 1962, now the largest neurodevelopmental center in Washington serving families in 86+ languages.

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Justice / Legal Aid

King County Bar Association Pro Bono Services

Not publicly listed

Seattle; 34 clinic locations across King County

1,400+ volunteer attorneys — neighborhood legal clinics, the Housing Justice Project, and criminal record vacatur help.

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Workforce Development

Korean Women's Association

Cheryl Lee, Executive Director

Tacoma / Pierce County and 10 WA counties

From Korean military wives' social club to $40M+ social services powerhouse — a 50-year evolution serving Tacoma's multicultural community.

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LGBTQ+ Services

Lambert House

Ken Shulman, Executive Director

Capitol Hill, Seattle

The first daily drop-in center for LGBTQ youth in the nation — a safe space on Capitol Hill since 1981.

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Arts & Culture

LANGSTON

Ebony Arunga, Executive Director

Central District, Seattle

A 285-seat theater with a 110-year history — the beating heart of Black arts and culture in Seattle's Central District.

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Housing / Homelessness

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)

Sharon Lee, Executive Director

Seattle and statewide WA (2,600+ housing units)

The tiny house village pioneer — operates 20+ tiny house villages and 2,600+ affordable housing units statewide.

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Immigration / Refugee

Lutheran Community Services Northwest

David Duea, President & CEO

Seattle; serves statewide Washington

Safe Route Immigration and foster care for unaccompanied minors — serving vulnerable newcomers since 1944.

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Housing / Homelessness

Mary's Place

Dominique Alex, CEO

Seattle (multiple shelter locations); serves King County

The shelter that never turns a family away — operates 900+ beds across Seattle and helped pioneer Amazon's shelter-inside-HQ model.

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Justice / Legal Aid

Mockingbird Society

Natalie Lente, Executive Director

Seattle HQ; 6 youth chapters across Washington

70+ policy wins driven by youth voice — extended foster care to age 21 in 30+ states through the Mockingbird Family Model.

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Environment

Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

Jon Hoekstra, Executive Director

I-90 corridor from Seattle to Central Washington

The 100-mile greenway vision that connects Seattle to the Cascades — building a connected trail system and conserving working lands.

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Housing / Homelessness

Multi-Service Center

Dini Duclos, CEO

Federal Way / South King County

South King County's one-stop social services hub — combines food bank, energy assistance, job training, and housing help under one roof.

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Health / Mental Health

Neighborcare Health

Janine Childs, Interim CEO

Seattle (30 medical, dental, and school-based sites)

Seattle's largest community health network — 30 sites, 55+ languages, sliding-scale fees, and no one turned away.

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Arts & Culture

Northwest African American Museum (NAAM)

Brandon Bird, President & CEO

Central District, Seattle

The only major museum in the Pacific Northwest dedicated exclusively to African American art and history.

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Food Security

Northwest Harvest

Thomas Reynolds, CEO

Seattle HQ; statewide network of 375+ food banks and meal programs

Washington's largest hunger relief organization — distributes 2 million+ pounds of food monthly through a statewide network.

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Immigration / Refugee

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)

Malou Chávez, Executive Director

Seattle HQ; 4 offices across Washington State

The legal shield for 10,000+ immigrants annually — political asylum, family visa, and deportation defense across 100+ nationalities.

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Justice / Legal Aid

Northwest Justice Project

Abigail Daquiz, Executive Director

Seattle HQ; 21 offices across Washington State

Washington's largest legal aid program — 350+ attorneys and the CLEAR hotline connecting low-income residents to free legal help.

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Immigration / Refugee

OneAmerica

Roxana Norouzi, Executive Director

Seattle HQ; statewide operations

Washington's largest immigrant advocacy organization — builds political power and has shaped state immigration policy for 20+ years.

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Disability Services

Open Doors for Multicultural Families

Ginger Kwan, Executive Director & Founder

King and Pierce Counties (60+ multilingual staff, 20+ languages)

The cultural bridge — 60+ multilingual staff helping families in 20+ languages navigate a disability services system that wasn't built for them.

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Veterans Services

Operation Homefront Pacific Northwest

Not publicly listed

Auburn, WA; serves Pacific Northwest

90%+ of every dollar goes to programs — rent assistance, emergency home repair, and family support for military families.

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Disability Services

Outdoors for All Foundation

Not publicly listed

Seattle (Magnuson Park); serves Pacific Northwest

Adventure for everyone — adaptive skiing, cycling, kayaking, and camping that prove disability doesn't mean sitting on the sidelines.

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Arts & Culture

Path with Art

Holly Jacobson, Executive Director

Seattle (Queen Anne)

Art as healing — 90% of participants report positive mental and physical health outcomes through creative expression.

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Food Security

Pike Place Market Foundation

Mary Bacarella, Executive Director

Pike Place Market / Downtown Seattle

The heart of the Market beyond the tourists — funds the food bank, senior center, clinic, and childcare hidden inside Pike Place.

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Workforce Development

Pioneer Human Services

Anthony Wright, CEO

Seattle HQ; 35+ programs statewide

The social enterprise that employs the people it serves — runs aerospace parts manufacturing and food services as job training, not charity.

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Housing / Homelessness

Plymouth Housing

Paul Lambros, Executive Director

Seattle (14+ buildings across the city)

Seattle's gold standard for permanent supportive housing — operates 1,100+ apartments with on-site case management.

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Youth / Education

Powerful Voices

CHIMAERA, Executive Director

Central, Southeast, and Southwest Seattle

Where girls of color find their voice — fully BIPOC-led organization building young women leaders since 1995.

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LGBTQ+ Services

Pride Foundation

Katie Carter, Executive Director

Seattle HQ; serves Pacific Northwest

The only LGBTQ+ community foundation in the Northwest — $8M+ in grants, 50+ scholarships, and a $65M endowment building long-term power.

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Environment

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance

Sean T. Dixon, Soundkeeper & Executive Director

Seattle / Puget Sound region

The watchdog of Puget Sound — reviews every pollution permit, files citizen lawsuits, and runs marine debris cleanups.

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Youth / Education

Rainier Scholars

Rafael del Castillo, Executive Director

Seattle and Tacoma

The 12-year commitment — takes 5th graders of color and stays with them through college graduation with rigorous academics and wraparound support.

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Food Security

Rainier Valley Food Bank

Ramona Montes, Executive Director

Rainier Valley / South Seattle

The food bank that speaks the neighborhood's languages — serves 700+ families weekly with culturally relevant food.

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Housing / Homelessness

Real Change

Not publicly listed

Seattle / King County

The street newspaper you buy from the person on the corner — provides $16K average annual income to vendors and advocates fiercely for housing policy.

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Immigration / Refugee

Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA)

Kathleen Cloutier, Executive Director

Seattle (MLK Way South); serves King and Snohomish Counties

40+ years serving in 65+ languages — the multi-ethnic, women-centered approach to refugee integration that becomes a second family.

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Education, Bilingual/Multicultural

Seattle Amistad School

Anette Galindo

Seattle, WA

Two-way dual language immersion (Spanish/English) — 90% Spanish in kindergarten, advancing to 50/50 by 5th grade. Develops bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural fluency.

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Community Development

Seattle Foundation

Alesha Washington, President & CEO

Seattle; serves greater Seattle region

The oldest community foundation in the Pacific Northwest — $965M+ in assets, $25M REPAIR initiative for Black communities.

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Health / Mental Health

Seattle Roots Community Health

Brandy Taylor, CEO

Capitol Hill, Seattle

The only surviving Black Panther health clinic in America — still providing sliding-scale care ($20 minimum) on Capitol Hill since 1971.

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Arts & Culture

Seattle Theatre Group

Josh LaBelle, Executive Director

Seattle (Paramount, Moore, Neptune Theatres)

700+ events a year across three iconic venues — plus arts education reaching 50,000+ students and community members.

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Health / Mental Health

Somali Health Board

Dr. Ahmed Ali, Executive Director

Rainier Beach, Seattle

Founded by Somali health professionals — holistic wellness approach with UW and Fred Hutchinson research partnerships.

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Senior Services

Sound Generations

Jim Wigfall, Executive Director

Seattle / King County

The region's largest senior services provider — Meals on Wheels, transportation, fall prevention, and senior centers keeping elders connected.

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Housing / Homelessness

Sound Outreach

Not publicly listed

Tacoma / South King County

Financial stability coaching that meets people where they are — housing counseling, tax prep, and emergency assistance in South King County.

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Youth / Education

Southeast Youth & Family Services

Anthony Austin, Executive Director

South Seattle / King County

Black-led for 50+ years — the community anchor providing therapy, parenting support, and early childhood education in South Seattle.

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Food Security

Tacoma Rescue Mission

Scott Erickson, Executive Director

Tacoma / Pierce County

Tacoma's frontline for hunger and homelessness — serves 1,000+ meals daily and operates emergency shelter year-round.

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Justice / Legal Aid

TeamChild

Marcos Martinez, Executive Director

Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima

The legal advocate every at-risk kid deserves — helps 750+ young people annually navigate school discipline, housing, and the justice system.

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Disability Services

The Arc of King County

Dr. James Williams, Executive Director

Seattle / King County

90 years of disability advocacy — from prenatal diagnosis through end-of-life, The Arc fights for inclusion, employment, and community living.

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Veterans Services

The Seattle Stand Down

Not publicly listed

South Seattle (Georgetown Campus); serves King County

The one-stop resource hub that's helped nearly 4,000 veterans since 2011 — dental care, housing, employment, and Welcome Home Kits.

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Environment

Tilth Alliance

Melissa Spear, Executive Director

Seattle (Wallingford); statewide reach

50 years of organic farming advocacy — influenced organic standards, created the WSU organic degree, and championed Seattle's farm-to-table movement.

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Youth / Education

Treehouse

Dawn Rains, CEO

Seattle HQ; serves all of Washington State

The only nonprofit in Washington focused exclusively on foster youth education — provides everything from tutoring to prom dresses.

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Community Development

United Way of King County

Gordon McHenry Jr., President & CEO

Seattle; serves King County

100+ years as the connective tissue of King County's social safety net — funds 140+ nonprofits and runs the 211 helpline.

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Youth / Education

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Michelle Merriweather, President & CEO

Seattle / King County

80+ years of Black economic empowerment — combines youth programs, workforce training, and civil rights advocacy.

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Workforce Development

Ventures

Monique Valenzuela, Executive Director

Seattle (Pike Place Market)

The microenterprise incubator inside Pike Place Market — turns immigrant dreams into real businesses with training, capital, and retail space.

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Food Security

White Center Food Bank

Carmen Smith, Executive Director

White Center / South King County

The community anchor in White Center — serves 3,000+ households monthly in one of the county's most diverse neighborhoods.

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Arts & Culture

Wing Luke Museum

Chrissy Shimizu, Executive Director

Chinatown-International District, Seattle

A Smithsonian affiliate with 18,000+ artifacts — the only pan-Asian Pacific American museum in the country, in the heart of the CID.

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Workforce Development

Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County

Marie Kurose, Executive Director

Seattle-King County

The backbone organization behind regional workforce innovation — their guaranteed basic income pilot increased employment 66%.

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Immigration / Refugee

World Relief Western Washington

Medard Ngueita, Executive Director

Kent; serves King, Thurston, and Whatcom Counties

100+ multilingual staff from 18+ countries — welcoming refugees since 1979 with culturally responsive resettlement services.

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Youth / Education

Year Up Puget Sound

Not publicly listed

Seattle / Puget Sound

The career launchpad — combines 6 months of classroom training with 6-month paid internships at top companies.

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Housing / Homelessness

YouthCare

Marty Hartman, Interim CEO

Seattle / King County (multiple sites)

The lifeline for homeless youth in Seattle — serves 1,000+ young people annually through shelter, housing, and GED programs.

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Workforce Development

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish

Maria Chavez-Wilcox, CEO

Seattle, King County, Snohomish County

130 years of empowering women — combines workforce training, DV shelters, housing, and racial justice under one mission.

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Filipino Restaurant

Archipelago

Aaron Verzosa & Amber Manuguid

Hillman City

12-seat, family-owned social purpose restaurant. James Beard nominated. Progressive Filipino American flavors with PNW ingredients.

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Art Gallery & Museum

Arte Noir

Community nonprofit

Central District

Premier Black arts institution supporting emerging and established Black artists through curated exhibitions.

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Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Baja Bistro

Oscar Rodriguez

Beacon Hill

Authentic Baja California cuisine in a community-first LGBTQ-welcoming space. Operating since 1994 with family recipes from mother and grandmother.

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Ethiopian/Eritrean Restaurant

Bana Ethiopian & Eritrean

East African-owned

Rainier Valley

Authentic North African cuisine with cozy atmosphere, adding Eritrean representation to Seattle's Ethiopian corridor.

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Coffee & Marketplace

Black Coffee NW

Darnesha & Erwin Weary

Central District

Community center where Black entrepreneurs sell wares and neighbors support local artists over great coffee.

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Ethiopian Restaurant

Blue Nile Ethiopian

Ethiopian-owned

Rainier Valley

Authentic Ethiopian cuisine since 1995, widely praised for the best injera in Seattle. Open late.

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Pilates Studio

Bodytonic Pilates

BIPOC woman-owned

Pioneer Square

Reformer pilates with focus on accessibility and community — private sessions, small groups, and virtual classes.

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Haitian Coffee Bar

Bonhomie Coffee Bar

Michelle & Victoria Dean

Belltown/Downtown

First Haitian-inspired specialty espresso bar in Seattle with house-made syrups from Haitian flavors and locally roasted Haitian beans.

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Coffee Roastery & Cafe

Boon Boona Coffee

Efrem Fesaha

Central District

Exclusively African coffee roaster celebrating coffee and community since 2012, ethically sourcing from woman-owned African growers.

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Plant Shop

Boosh Nursery

Shawn & Julissa

Central District

Black-owned plant shop opened on Juneteenth 2021, offering rare collector items to hardy favorites at accessible prices.

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Thai Restaurant

Bua 9 Thai Cuisine

Thai-owned

Columbia City

Cozy Columbia City Thai restaurant with an extensive menu and strong options for vegans and vegetarians.

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Ethiopian Restaurant

Cafe Selam

Abebu Wondem

Central District

Authentic Ethiopian cuisine with 20+ years serving Seattle. One of the city's first professional Ethiopian cooks.

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Bakery

Cakes of Paradise

Mosi & Pualani Sims

Georgetown

Asian-Black-Pacific Islander family bakery since the 1990s. Exceptional Hawaiian tropical cakes with island vibes.

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Mexican Restaurant

Carnitas Michoacan

Family-owned

Beacon Hill

19-year Beacon Hill staple known for perfect tortillas and tender, well-seasoned meats straight from Michoacan family recipes.

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Mexican & Latin American

Casa Patron

Maria Garcia-de-Pena

Roosevelt

Woman and minority-owned with handmade tamales, ceviche, and live Mariachi performances.

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Cafe

Central Cafe & Juice Bar

Bridgette & Kevin Johnson

Central District

Black and women-owned plant-forward cafe in a historic 1920s building, dedicated to preserving community integrity.

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Vietnamese Coffee

Coffeeholic House

Chen & Trang

Columbia City

Seattle's first Vietnamese-inspired cafe (est. 2020) introducing authentic Vietnamese coffee culture to the PNW.

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Contemporary Soul Food

Communion

Chef Kristi Brown & Damon Bomar

Central District

James Beard-nominated, Seattle Met Restaurant of the Year. Modern comfort food with Southern roots in the historic Liberty Bank Building.

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Philanthropic Restaurant

Conscious Eatery

Cierra Laub & Chaz Rowlan

Georgetown

Black-owned restaurant donating 1 meal per order to nonprofits (89,000+ meals donated since 2016).

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Hair Salon

Coven Salon

BIPOC & queer ownership

Madison Valley

Inclusive salon collective celebrating all hair types and textures — curl specialists, dread care, and even tarot readings.

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Natural Hair Salon

DEFINED Salon

Black-owned

Rainier Beach

Specialty salon for textured and natural hair — locs, curls, protective styles, and Deva cuts in South Seattle.

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Peruvian Restaurant

Don Lucho's

Carlo Chalisea

Maple Leaf

Authentic Peruvian cuisine from an immigrant who started with a food truck in 2013. Wood-fired rotisserie chicken is legendary.

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Native Art & Cultural Retail

Duwamish Longhouse Store

Duwamish Tribe

West Seattle

Only standing Longhouse in Seattle — art, home goods, and accessories from Native artisans in a cultural center.

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Barbershop

Earl's Cuts & Styles

Earl Lancaster

Central District

Historic barbershop since 1992, relocated to the Liberty Bank Building. A cultural institution of Black business resilience.

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Native Art & Lifestyle

Eighth Generation

Snoqualmie Tribe

Downtown/Pike Place

First Native-owned business to sell 100% Native-designed wool blankets. Tagline: Inspired Natives, not Native-inspired.

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Coastal Mexican Seafood

El Sirenito

Latino-owned

Georgetown

Authentic coastal Mexican seafood with 92+ mezcal varieties — one of the largest mezcal programs in Seattle.

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Seafood

Emerald City Fish & Chips

Stevie Allen

Rainier Valley

Family-owned 10+ years with New Orleans heritage. All Alaska fish with special house-made breading.

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BBQ & Soul Food

Emma's BBQ

Tess Thomas

Hillman City

Family-owned since 2016, named after owner's mother. Generational BBQ recipes with serious soul.

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Seafood

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar

Brian Trask (Oglala Lakota)

Pike Place Market

Historic oyster bar since 1978, James Beard America's Classic winner. Now Indigenous-owned and sourcing from tribal fishermen.

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Social Justice Bookstore

Estelita's Library

Edwin Lindo & Dr. Estell Williams

Central District

Justice-focused community bookstore specializing in social justice, ethnic studies, and liberation movements literature.

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Southern Soul Food

Fat's Fried Chicken & Waffles

Erika White & Marcus Lalario

Central District

Authentic New Orleans-influenced Southern cuisine, Black and LGBTQ-owned. The Stranger called it the best fried chicken in Seattle.

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Vietnamese/Filipino Grocery

Fou Lee Market & Deli

Family-owned

Beacon Hill

Neighborhood gem since 1991 offering Vietnamese and Filipino specialty groceries and prepared foods.

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Film & Video Production

Frederick Films

Norris Frederick

Kirkland

Brand films, commercial videography, documentary storytelling, athlete and coach content

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Fitness Nonprofit

Free Flo Fit

Shontia Whitehead & Adaeze Medani

Seattle-wide

501(c)(3) dedicated to affordable, inclusive health for BIPOC communities. Partners with Seahawks and Lululemon.

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Fitness

Friends of the Gym

LGBTQ+ BIPOC ownership

Ballard

Safe, affirming space for queer, trans, and marginalized people with pay-what-you-can pricing model.

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West African Restaurant

Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen

Tina Fahnbulleh

Central District/First Hill

Seattle's only Liberian and Ghanaian restaurant, founded by a refugee who brings authentic West African flavors to the PNW.

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Natural Hair Salon

Good Hair Salon

Black-owned

Central District

Seattle's first salon dedicated to the natural hair community, normalizing and celebrating natural Black hair.

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Vietnamese Restaurant

Green Leaf Vietnamese

Vietnamese-owned

Belltown

Reliable Vietnamese staple with crisp spring rolls, fragrant vermicelli bowls, and late-night hours perfect for after-work dining.

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Hair Salon & Barbershop

HATCH Hair & Company

Micki Yeates

Columbia City

Gender-affirming, LGBTQ+-led salon and barbershop honoring queer family legacy.

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Vietnamese Restaurant

Hoang Lan

Vietnamese family-owned

Rainier Valley

Authentic Vietnamese restaurant since 2008 with a devoted following of pho lovers in Rainier Valley.

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Specialty Foods / Wild Salmon

Indian Candy

William Spoonhunter (Yakama) & Christina White (Caddo)

Farmers Markets

Sustainably-caught wild salmon using traditional tribal fishing methods. Honors salmon as sacred food.

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Native-Owned Vintage Boutique

Indian Summer

Adria Garcia (Taino)

Capitol Hill

Cozy boutique celebrating Native pride with accessible vintage treasures, community dinners, art shows, and dance parties.

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Caribbean Restaurant

Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack

Martin Family

Columbia City

Caribbean soul food blending Jamaica and Louisiana cuisines. Family-owned 15+ years with mango-colored walls and tropical vibes.

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Chinese/Dim Sum

Jade Garden

Chinese family-owned

Chinatown-ID

The OG dim sum spot that's still the best — buzzing dining room with live seafood tanks and authentic Cantonese classics.

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Artisan Bakery & Tea

Jie Bakery & Tea

Jimmy Mah

University District

Charming artisanal bakery known for handcrafted bread and curated tea selections.

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Ethiopian Restaurant

Kaffa Coffee & Wine Bar

Ethiopian-owned

Rainier Valley

Over a decade of authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Named after Kaffa, the birthplace of coffee. In-house roasted beans.

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Hawaiian Restaurant

Kauai Family Restaurant

Peter Buza

Georgetown

Authentic Hawaiian food for 30+ years. Family recipes from Kaua'i brought to Seattle in 1993.

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Cultural Bookstore

L.E.M.S. Bookstore

Vicki Williams (20+ years)

Rainier Valley

Longest-operating Black-owned bookstore in Washington State. African diaspora literature and cultural hub.

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Regional Mexican

La Carta de Oaxaca

Latinx-owned

Ballard

Regional Oaxacan specialties bringing the complexity of Southern Mexican cuisine to Ballard.

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Mexican Restaurant

La Chingona Taqueria

Sandra & Edgar Fauvet

West Seattle

Mexico City-style tacos with everything made in-house. Family recipes with 18+ years of food industry experience.

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Asian Grocery

Lam's Seafood Asian Market

Family-owned (20+ years)

Little Saigon

Grew from 700 sq ft to a major specialty market — fresh produce, meat, seafood, and tropical fruit.

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Afro-Latin Restaurant

Lenox

Chef Jhonny Reyes

Belltown

Named Bon Appétit's 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025. Food Network Chopped Champion brings Harlem-rooted Afro-Latin cuisine to Seattle.

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BBQ

Lil Red Takeout & Catering

Erasto 'Red' & Lelieth Jackson

Rainier Valley

Named one of top 20 best Black-owned BBQ joints in the U.S. Texas-Memphis-KC meets Jamaican influences.

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Quick-Service Soul Food

Lil' Brown Girl

Chef Kristi Brown

Central District

Chef Kristi Brown's second concept (opened Oct 2024) — quick-service COMMUNION favorites at accessible prices, paired with Metier beers.

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Tattoo Studio

Lilith Tattoo

Jude Vesvarut

Capitol Hill

QTPOC-owned studio specializing in fineline and sketch styles, donating profits to Real Rent Duwamish and Planned Parenthood.

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Bookstore & Cultural Salon

LOVING ROOM: Diaspora Books + Salon

Kristina Clark

Central District

Black ancestral healing space featuring Black and African diasporic literature and cultural programming.

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Vietnamese Restaurant

Lunch Lady

Chef Nguyen Thi Thanh & Benedict Lim

Capitol Hill area

Award-winning Vietnamese cuisine featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. PNW ingredients meet Saigon tradition.

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Japanese Restaurant

Maneki

Japanese American family

Chinatown-ID

Oldest Japanese restaurant still operating in North America, opened in 1904. Survived WWII incarceration of owners.

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Sustainable Sushi

Mashiko

Allison Hill, Brandon Wicks, Mariah Kmitta

West Seattle

Committed to sustainable seafood regardless of cost since 1994. Honors tradition while innovating.

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Chinese/Taiwanese Bakery

Mee Sum Pastry & Cafe

Family-owned (est. 2007)

Pike Place/U-District

Grew from a tiny bubble tea shop to a restaurant cafe with 100+ meals and hundreds of bubble tea flavors.

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Brewery & Taproom

Metier Brewing

Rodney Hines & Todd Herriott

Central District

One of Seattle's Black-owned breweries with a mentorship program addressing underrepresentation in craft beer.

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Mexican Restaurant

Mission Cantina

Woman & veteran-owned

West Seattle

Authentic from-scratch Mexican with locally-sourced ingredients and sustainable fish since 2005.

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Vietnamese Restaurant

Monsoon

Eric & Sophie Banh

Capitol Hill

Sibling-owned institution that raised the bar for Seattle Vietnamese cuisine since 1999. Pacific Northwest meets Vietnam.

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Filipino Restaurant

Musang

Melissa Miranda

Beacon Hill

James Beard-nominated chef serving elevated Filipino dishes with seasonal PNW ingredients. Began as pop-up in 2016, opened permanent location in 2020.

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Fitness Studio

No Judgment Fitness

Sophia Walker

White Center

LGBTQ+ and fat-positive gym with no mirrors, scales, or weight-loss culture. Sliding scale pricing.

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Native American Cafe

Off The Rez Cafe

Mark McConnell (Blackfeet Nation) & Cecilia Rikard

University District

Seattle's first Native food truck (2011), now permanent at Burke Museum. Authentic frybread and Indigenous cuisine.

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Filipino Food

Oriental Mart Lunch Counter

Three-generation family

Pike Place Market

18-seat lunch counter in back of Pike Place grocery — James Beard nominated for America's Classics.

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Italian Restaurant

Osteria La Spiga

Sabrina Tinsley & Pietro Borghesi

Capitol Hill

Black-owned fine dining Italian since 1998. Monthly chef-in-residence program mentoring emerging Black chefs.

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Comic Book Store

Outsider Comics

BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ ownership

Fremont

Highlights local, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ comic creators alongside graphic novels, zines, and unique gifts.

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Mexican Restaurant

Pancita

Chef Janet Becerra

Ravenna

Scratch-made Mexican cuisine with nixtamalized, in-house ground masa. James Beard Award finalist 2024 for Emerging Chef.

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Vietnamese Restaurant

Pho Bac Sup Shop

Pham Family (since 1982)

Chinatown-ID

Seattle's first family of pho — three generations serving the city's most iconic Vietnamese restaurant since 1982.

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Vietnamese Restaurant

Pho Hanoi

Joseph Nguyen

Rainier Beach

Opened 2019 bringing authentic Hanoi-style street food to Rainier Beach.

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Hair Salon

Pink Ruby Salon

Queer POC-owned

Wallingford

Queer, eco-friendly salon using vegan, cruelty-free products in a welcoming environment.

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Specialty Candles

Pumarosa Candles

Vanessa Barrios & Jon Cardenas

Downtown (Pacific Place)

Venezuelan immigrant-owned hand-poured soy candles with wooden wicks and custom scent creation.

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Skincare & Wellness

QueenCare

Monika Mathews

Central District/Columbia City

All-natural skincare line with deeper mission: mentorship for young women of color through Young Queens program.

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Vietnamese/Chinese Fusion

Rainier Restaurant & BBQ

Stacey Van & family

Rainier Valley

Contemporary Vietnamese and Chinese fusion with fresh, organic produce and local seafood.

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Modern Vietnamese

Ramie

Trinh Nguyen

Capitol Hill

Pushes boundaries of Vietnamese food with modern techniques and Pacific Northwest ingredients. Opened May 2024.

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Private Social Club

Royal Esquire Club

Member-owned (since 1947)

Rainier Valley

One of the finest Black private social clubs west of the Mississippi. 77+ years of economic self-determination.

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Native Gift Shop

Sacred Circle Gift Shop

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation

Ballard/Multiple

Native-made goods from clothing to organic beauty products — operated by foundation supporting Indigenous activism.

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Vietnamese Deli

Saigon Deli

Andy & Loan Kim Nguyen

Chinatown-ID

Known for the best banh mi mayo in the area. Authentic Vietnamese specialties made in-house daily.

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Hair Salon

Salon Refine

Kieu Hoang Jorza

South Lake Union

Woman and minority-owned premiere salon serving South Lake Union since 2015.

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Bakery & Restaurant

Salvadorean Bakery

Sisters Aminta Elgin & Ana Castro

White Center

Traditional Salvadorean cuisine since 1996. Immigrant sisters who became pillars of White Center's Latino community.

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Thai Restaurant

Secret Savory

Thai-owned

Seattle

Excellent independent Thai serving dishes from all four regions of Thailand — rare regional depth.

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Japanese Yakitori

Shinya Shokudo

Tokyo-trained chef

Belltown

Seattle's first dedicated yakitori restaurant bringing authentic Tokyo grilling tradition, open late with 50% off after 9pm.

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Afrofuturism Bookstore

Sistah Scifi

Isis Asare

Online + Vending Machines

First Black-owned bookstore dedicated to Black female sci-fi writers and Afrofuturism. Book vending machines citywide.

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Chinese Restaurant

Tai Tung

Harry Chan (founded 1935)

Chinatown-ID

Seattle's longest-standing Chinese restaurant. Bruce Lee's favorite spot — his usual dishes are still on the menu.

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Vietnamese Restaurant

Tamarind Tree

Tam Nguyen

Chinatown-ID

Elevated Vietnamese dining from an immigrant who arrived via Malaysian refugee camp. Enormous menu of carefully prepared regional staples.

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Soul Food

The Comfort Zone

Talya Miller & LaShon Lewis

Columbia City

Mother-daughter Black and women-owned soul food celebrating generational culinary heritage.

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Fine Art Gallery & Podcast Studio

The Frederick Collection

Norris Frederick

Kirkland

Fine art photography exhibitions, collector events, and on-camera podcast recording

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Coffee & Wine Bar

The Station

Luis Rodriguez & Leona Moore-Rodriguez

Beacon Hill

POC-owned community hub known for creative culturally-inspired drinks and annual block party celebrating POC and queer artists.

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Fijian Food Truck

Tolu Modern Fijian

Anand, Krishan & Raajan Kumar

Multiple locations

First modern Fijian cuisine in Seattle — three brothers bringing Indo-Fijian fusion to the PNW.

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Mexican Bakery

Tres Lecheria

Kevin Moulder

Wallingford

Award-winning tres leches cakes from Coahuila family recipes. Won Food Network and Netflix baking competitions.

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Anime Cafe / Japanese Street Food

Umami Kushi

Harold Fields

Rainier Beach

Seattle's only Black-owned anime cafe specializing in okazu pan. Perfected since 2009 after a life-changing trip to Japan.

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Acupuncture & Wellness

Union Wellness

BIPOC-owned

Central District

Integrative wellness provider with cultural humility, offering acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine since 2007.

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Asian Supermarket

Uwajimaya

Moriguchi Family (founded 1928)

Chinatown-ID

Family-owned since 1928 with 30,000+ items. Cornerstone of the International District for nearly a century.

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Jewelry Studio

Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry

Valerie Madison

Madrona

Washington's only Black Latina fine jewelry designer using 100% recycled gold and ethical practices.

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Asian Grocery

Viet-Wah Markets

Family-owned (since 1981)

Chinatown-ID

Grew from a tiny 700 sq ft store to a regional institution carrying ingredients from across Asia.

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Black Art & Cultural Space

Wa Na Wari

Inye Wokoma & Elisheba Johnson

Central District

Center for Black ownership and belonging through art and historic preservation in a fifth-generation Black-owned home.

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Japanese Kaiseki

Wa'z

Japanese chef-owned

Capitol Hill

Modern Northwest Kaiseki tasting menu using fresh, artful, seasonal Pacific NW ingredients.

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Wine Bar

WeRise Wines

Black, LGBTQ+, women ownership

Belltown

Seattle's first bar dedicated to diversity in wine, showcasing BIPOC, women, and minority winemakers from the Pacific Northwest.

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Native Art Studio & Gallery

Yolteotl Press

Indigenous-owned

Ballard

Indigenous-led creative space featuring Native artistic work, workshops, and monthly Ballard Art Walk participation.

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Beauty Supply

Zara Jo Beauty Supply

Black-owned

Central District

Curated collection of Black-owned and Black-founded beauty products with vibrant community focus and same-day delivery.

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private club

Bellevue Club

Eastside

Premier eastside private club — fitness, spa, dining, events.

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coworking

CENTRL Office Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill

Premium coworking with an emphasis on design and community — Capitol Hill flagship.

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private club

Columbia Tower Club

Downtown

LEGACY — 76th floor private club, closing April 30, 2026. Historic power venue with the best views in Seattle.

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coworking

Expansive Pioneer Building

Pioneer Square

Historic Pioneer Square coworking with premium private offices and meeting rooms.

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hotel

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Downtown

Historic luxury hotel — afternoon tea, Georgian Room, legacy event spaces.

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hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Downtown Waterfront

Luxury waterfront hotel — private dining, rooftop pool, discreet deal venue.

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hotel

Hotel Sorrento

First Hill

Historic boutique hotel on First Hill — intimate lobby bar favored for literary and creative gatherings.

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coworking

Impact Hub Seattle

Pioneer Square

Mission-driven coworking — social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, impact founders.

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coworking

Industrious Bellevue

Eastside

Premium coworking in downtown Bellevue — eastside execs, tech, and consulting teams.

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coworking

Industrious Rainier Square

Downtown

Premium flexible workspace in the new Rainier Square tower — private offices, day passes, meeting rooms.

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venture studio

Pioneer Square Labs

Pioneer Square

Venture studio and workspace — home base for PSL-funded founders and the venture community.

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private club

PRO Club

Eastside

Elite eastside health and social club — Microsoft and tech exec favorite.

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private club

Rainier Club

Downtown

Seattle's oldest private club (1888) — legacy network of civic and business leaders in a landmark downtown building.

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coworking

SURF Incubator

Downtown

Startup-focused coworking and incubator in downtown Seattle — deep founder community.

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members club

The Cloud Room

Capitol Hill

Members-only coworking and bar on Capitol Hill — creatives, writers, founders.

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members club

The Collective Seattle

South Lake Union

Modern members' club and coworking space for founders, creatives, and investors — rooftop, podcast studio, events.

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podcast studio

The Frederick Collection Podcast Studio

Kirkland

A fully equipped, on-camera podcast and conversation studio inside The Frederick Collection fine art gallery in Kirkland, Washington. Purpose-built for documented long-form conversations — multi-camera, broadcast-quality audio, and a gallery backdrop of large-scale fine art photography. Founded and operated by 2-time Team USA Olympian and fine art photographer Norris Frederick.

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coworking

The Pioneer Collective

Pioneer Square

Boutique coworking in Pioneer Square — designed for design-minded professionals.

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hotel

Thompson Seattle

Downtown

Modern luxury hotel in the Pike Place district — rooftop bar, contemporary event spaces.

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Trek Ferry

Lake Union

Seattle's only floating private charter venue — a converted former Alaskan ferry docked on Lake Union, outfitted with two heated 20-foot Hypedomes that make immersive on-water events possible year-round, in any weather. Co-founded by Sean Eggleston for corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, holiday light cruises, Seafair summer concerts, game days, and New Year's Eve under the dome.

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private club

Washington Athletic Club

Downtown

Iconic private club in the heart of downtown — members-only dining, fitness, and event spaces favored by Seattle's executives and civic leaders.

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private club

World Trade Center Seattle

Downtown Waterfront

Private club and event venue on the waterfront — global business community hub.

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