Taproot Foundation's Awards to Local Nonprofits tops $600,000

SEATTLE -- Taproot Foundation has awarded an additional five service grants to King County nonprofits. Recipients include Chinese Information and Service Center, Climate Solutions, ECOSS (Environmental Coalition of South Seattle), Kids Co., and Senior Services.

Since Taproot Foundation's initial grant round in Seattle in March 2007, approximately $600,000 worth of pro bono services has been awarded to fifteen Seattle area nonprofit organizations. By the end of 2009, Taproot Foundation expects to have awarded 100 grants with a total value of $4 million in professional services. The organization's official kick-off took place in early November at a launch party for current volunteers, nonprofit grantees, and local funders.

To read the full press release, visit the Taproot Foundation Web site.