$7–8 billion philanthropic windfall from the Allen family expected to follow Seahawks’ Super Bowl triumph
The Seattle Seahawks’ triumphant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX represents far more than a second Lombardi Trophy for the franchise—it marks a powerful culmination of a legacy dedicated to generosity and lasting societal good.
Under the stewardship of Jody Allen as chair, the team delivered a commanding performance, showcasing a suffocating defense and record-setting special teams play—including kicker Jason Myers’ historic five field goals.
This championship moment, filled with confetti, cheers from the “12s,” and Jody Allen hoisting the trophy with genuine joy, carries profound significance: it precedes the fulfillment of her late brother Paul Allen’s visionary directive.
Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder who purchased the Seahawks in 1997, pledged the majority of his fortune to philanthropy.
His will explicitly called for the sale of his sports holdings — including the Seahawks — with all proceeds directed entirely to charitable causes. Jody Allen, as executor of the Paul G. Allen Trust and co-founder of Allen Family Philanthropies (established in 1988), has faithfully advanced this commitment.
Since Paul’s passing in 2018, the organization has already granted more than $1 billion worldwide, with roughly $511 million over the last decade supporting vital areas such as arts and culture, youth empowerment, bioscience, and environmental conservation.
Recent examples highlight the ongoing impact:
In November 2025, nearly $7 million was awarded to Seattle Center nonprofits to expand arts access for young people and emerging artists.
In January 2026, an $8 million investment funded nine science-driven conservation projects across the U.S., including critical research on native forest bees and ecosystem protection.
Ongoing initiatives include the Arts Accelerator program, which supports hundreds of Washington arts organizations; major commitments to the Allen Institute for Brain Science (chaired by Jody); wildlife conservation through the Wild Lives Foundation; ocean health efforts; marine mammal rescue; AI ethics; and community development in the Pacific Northwest.
The impending sale of the Seahawks—with valuations potentially reaching $7–8 billion or more amid soaring NFL franchise values — is timed perfectly to maximize impact.
All proceeds will flow directly into these causes, unleashing billions more to advance brain research, biodiversity protection, arts education, environmental stewardship, and support for underserved communities.
This Super Bowl victory is thus a celebration of both athletic excellence and enduring generosity—a quiet promise kept by the Allen siblings, transforming a beloved sports franchise into a catalyst for profound, worldwide good.
The championship on the field paves the way for an even greater legacy off it, extending the positive influence of the Allen family’s vision far beyond football.