Private foundation · Tacoma, WA
The Baker Foundation
Typical grant size
$5K – $5K – $8K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
46
Repeat grantees
28
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNO
ContactSYDNEY PARKER · 2533837055
MaterialsON AN APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION. INCLUDE A) COPY OF 501(C)(3) LETTER, B) CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR BUDGET, C) LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS, AND D) RESUME OF DIRECTOR.
Restrictions501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED PRIMARILY TO THE YOUTH OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINE ARTS AND HEALTH CARE.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Robert W Bethke
EXECUTIVE DIR
Melissa Nelson
DIRECTOR
Jay Prince
DIRECTOR
Debra Prince
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
4.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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408
Total grants awarded
$2.8M
Total amount
$7K
Average grant
$35K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.