Agency Details:

Saul And Dayee G. Haas Foundation

Our vision is to help promising young people at critical times in their lives. To do that which otherwise would not be timely done. ~Saul Haas~
The Saul and Dayee G. Haas Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life among needy secondary students in communities throughout the state of Washington, by supporting schools to encourage students to stay in school, return to school or get involved within their learning community.

Description:
We fulfill our mission by:

• Distributing grants to public and private secondary schools within the state of Washington so that they can make a difference in the lives of needy students;
• Providing funds so that school personnel, using their discretion, can identify and immediately respond to individual secondary school student needs;
• Promoting philanthropy at all levels of giving by finding and encouraging other sources of funding to support our mission and increase and expand our philanthropic capabilities;
• Establishing a permanent endowment program thereby enhancing our ability to solicit outside funds for on-going program activities;
• Providing responsible and effective financial management through efficient budgeting, financial systems and processes thereby maximizing funding for program activities and minimizing overhead expenses.
• Telling the Haas Foundation story to elicit understanding and support; to educate, solicit and inform.
  
  

We partner with more than 800 eligible public and private secondary schools in Washington State to provide timely assistance to individual students.

History:
Milestones for Saul and Dayee G. Haas Foundation
1963 - Initial start, Saul writes $500 check for Garfield High School in Seattle School system.. Foundation board established June 25, 1963.
1964 - Saul Haas Fund, in all Seattle High Schools
1965 - January 29 Received 501c (3) IRS status "Educational and Charitable"
1971 - Criteria for school fund use refined.
1972 - Saul Haas dies, Dayee G. Haas becomes President
1973 - School fund expands to include all high schools in Washington State.
1974 - Lecture symposium series funded by foundation at University of Washington
1976 - School fund expands to include all public and private secondary schools
1979 - Merit Award scholarship program for broadcast journalism begins at state universities.
1980 - Edward R. Murrow Symposium begins at Washington State University
1983 - Dayee G. Haas dies, Justice Charles Horowitz becomes President.
1985 - Charles Divine consults with the foundation.
1986 - Frank Hanawalt becomes Executive Director
1988 - Haas Foundation 25th Anniversary celebration, Lakewood H.S.
1991 - Last year to grant special programs
1993 - School Support Program to support at risk youth begun
1994 - Board commits to strengthen School Fund
1996 - Foundation seeks school Fund Partners
1997 - Task force formed to explore challenge grant program statewide
1998 -Matching program kicks off, with Seattle and private schools
1999 - Terms limits for Board of Directors was approved
2000 - Matching grants offered to all eligible schools statewide
2002 - Bylaw revisions occurred
2003 - Board votes to cut all schools 10%, and to have a moratorium on adding additional schools for the 2004-2005 year.
2004 - Frank Hanawalt, Executive Director Retires
2005 - Bonnie Hilory becomes Executive Director. Strategic plan adopted. Website revamped and online donations begin. Board removes 10% cut and approves new method of measuring schools effectiveness in utilizing Haas School Funds, which will be implemented in 2006-07 school year.

Contact people:

Volunteer Coordinator, (email) Bonnie Hilory, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

911 8th Ave North Seattle, WA 98109 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.haasfoundation.org

Directions:

From I5 (Northbound or Southbound), take exit 167 to Mercer St/Seattle Center - go 0.6 mi. Bear right onto the ramp to Aquarium/Seattle Center - go 133 ft. Turn right at Fairview Ave N - go 172 ft. Turn left. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 17, 74, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on September 14, 2009