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Space Needle Foundation
As a subsidiary of the Seattle Foundation, the Space Needle Foundation is committed to elevating our community’s collective future by supporting organizations which are at the forefront of transforming lives and making a positive difference in the Puget Sound region.
Base 2 Space
The Space Needle's annual charity stair climb
Scale the Space Needle’s two open-air staircases while taking in incredible views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier, and the Puget Sound region’s surrounding beauty. Base 2 Space is the Space Needle Foundation’s leading fundraising event benefiting Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the Space Needle Foundation. The Space Needle Foundation is proud to support Fred Hutch, a world-renowned organization dedicated to eliminating cancer and other related diseases.
Mark your calendars! Base 2 Space returns Sunday, September 28, 2025. Visit seattlebase2space.com for more information.
Round-up at the Needle
Make your pennies go further!
Guests who visit the Space Needle’s retail store, Spacebase, have the opportunity to round-up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the Foundation’s featured charity partner. Thanks to our generous guests and passionate Team Members, the Space Needle Foundation donated more than $140,000 since the program started in 2017. Round-up at the Needle beneficiaries include: Seattle Children’s Hospital, YouthCare, Friends of the Children, The Nature Conservancy, and our current partner, Gender Justice League.
Gender Justice League’s mission is to empower all people to eliminate discrimination and prejudice based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in Washington State and beyond; and to ensure that TwoSpirit, Trans, & Gender Diverse (2STGD) people can live safely and free from discrimination. To learn more or make a donation, visit https://www.genderjusticeleague.org/
DIVERSITY | EQUITY | INCLUSION
Our committment to elevating our community’s collective future
Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, we're partnering with organizations making a positive difference in Seattle and the Puget Sound region. Learn more about the committee's work and community impact.