The Thomas C. Wales Foundation is dedicated to the promise of ordinary citizens actively helping to create a more livable and fair society. Our work, as stated in our tag line, is inspiring civic engagement. Tom Wales was a federal prosecutor and a highly active civic leader and volunteer in Seattle. Tom believed in the power of civic engagement and the ability of everyday citizens to make a difference in their communities. The Thomas C. Wales Foundation is a non-partisan organization dedicated to carrying on the spirit of Tom's work and sustaining his memory.

The Thomas C. Wales Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of Washington State.

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