The Baker Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3027892
Foundation Overview
Based in Tacoma, WA, The Baker Foundation has awarded 374 grants totaling $2,746,020 to organizations in Washington and Hawaii. Individual grants range from $500 to $35,000, with a median award of $6,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,746,020
Total Assets
$8,433,767
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$6,375
% Median Grant Decline
-15%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%
6 of 34 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Washington
99% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Tacoma (71%), Seattle (9%), Gig Harbor (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+9%
Stable funding levels with 9% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Baker Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arivva | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2024 |
| Diabetes Association Of Pierce County | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2024 |
| First Tee | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Foss Waterway | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Grand Cinema | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Greentrike | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2024 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2024 |
| Innovative Change Makers | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Job Carr Museum | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2024 |
| Lincoln High School | $16,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Lindquist Dental | $35,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Living Voices | $5,250 | Seattle, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2024 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Museum Of Glass | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Pacific Science Center | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Reach Ministries | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Sunshine Physically | $2,500 | Gold Bar, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Tacoma Little Theater | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2024 |
| Tacoma Youth Symphony | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| University Of Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Washington State Historical Society | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Pierce & Kitsap Counties | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Arts First | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2023 |
| Centrum Foundation | $10,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2023 |
| Children's Therapy | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $7,500 | Bellevue, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Diabetes Association Of Pierce County | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2023 |
| First Tee | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Foss Waterway | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Greentrike | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2023 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2023 |
| Humanities Washington | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Lindquist Dental | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $11,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2023 |
| Maui Strong | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Museum Of Glass | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Pacific Science Center | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Partners For Parks | $25,000 | Lacey, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Reach Ministries | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Silas High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Sunshine Physically | $2,500 | Gold Bar, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2023 |
| Arts First | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2023 |
| Centrum Foundation | $10,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2023 |
| Children's Therapy | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $7,500 | Bellevue, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Diabetes Association Of Pierce County | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2023 |
| First Tee | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Foss Waterway | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Greentrike | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2023 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2023 |
| Humanities Washington | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Lindquist Dental | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $11,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2023 |
| Maui Strong | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Museum Of Glass | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Pacific Science Center | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Partners For Parks | $25,000 | Lacey, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Reach Ministries | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Silas High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Sunshine Physically | $2,500 | Gold Bar, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2023 |
| Arivva | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2022 |
| Centrum Foundation | $10,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2022 |
| Children's Home Society (Key Peninsula Resource Center) | $7,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Children's Therapy | $25,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $7,500 | Bellevue, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Diabetes Association Of Pierce County | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Emergency Food Network | $25,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Foss Waterway | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $6,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2022 |
| Greentrike | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2022 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2022 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lakewold Gardens | $25,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Living Voices | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $6,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2022 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Museum Of Glass | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Pacific Science Center | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Palmer Scholars | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Rain Incubator | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Reach Ministries | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Silas High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2022 |
| University Of Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Zee Speed | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Arivva | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2022 |
| Centrum Foundation | $10,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2022 |
| Children's Home Society (Key Peninsula Resource Center) | $7,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Children's Therapy | $25,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $7,500 | Bellevue, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Diabetes Association Of Pierce County | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Emergency Food Network | $25,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Foss Waterway | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $6,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2022 |
| Greentrike | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2022 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2022 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lakewold Gardens | $25,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Living Voices | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $6,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2022 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Museum Of Glass | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Pacific Science Center | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Palmer Scholars | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Rain Incubator | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Reach Ministries | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Silas High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2022 |
| University Of Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Zee Speed | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Arivva | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2022 |
| Centrum Foundation | $10,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2022 |
| Children's Home Society (Key Peninsula Resource Center) | $7,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Children's Therapy | $25,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $7,500 | Bellevue, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Diabetes Association Of Pierce County | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Emergency Food Network | $25,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Foss Waterway | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $6,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2022 |
| Greentrike | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2022 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2022 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lakewold Gardens | $25,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Living Voices | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $6,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2022 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Museum Of Glass | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Pacific Science Center | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Palmer Scholars | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Rain Incubator | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Reach Ministries | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Silas High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2022 |
| University Of Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Zee Speed | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2021 |
| Centrum Foundation | $7,500 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2021 |
| Children's Therapy | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcare | 2021 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Diabetes Association Of Pierce County | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Foss Waterway | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2021 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2021 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2021 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2021 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2021 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $6,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2021 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2021 |
| Pacific Science Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Palmer Scholars | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Peace Community Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Pierce County Library | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Reach Ministries | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2021 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2021 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2021 |
| Washington Education | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Wilson High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Zee Speed | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2021 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2020 |
| Ashley House | $25,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2020 |
| Centrum Foundation | $5,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2020 |
| Children's Home Society (key Peninsula Resource Center) | $7,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Children's Therapy | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcare | 2020 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Emergency Food Network | $4,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| First Tee Of South Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Nat'l School & Life Skills Experience | 2020 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Goodwill | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $27,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2020 |
| Greentrike | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| Helping Hands House | $5,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2020 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Auburn, WA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $6,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2020 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Nourish Pierce County | $4,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| Pacific Science Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Palmer Scholars | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Peace Community Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2020 |
| University Of Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Wilson High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2018 |
| Centrum Foundation | $5,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2018 |
| Children's Home Society (key Peninsula Resource Center) | $7,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Children's Museum Of Tacoma | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2018 |
| Children's Therapy | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcarehealthcare | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools | $3,750 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| First Tee Of South Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Nat'l School & Life Skills Experience | 2018 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Science On The Sea | 2018 |
| Foundation For Healthy Generations | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Healthy Kids | 2018 |
| Gig Harbor Boat Shop | $7,220 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Societyharbor History Museum | $5,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2018 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2018 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2018 |
| Jordan Binion Project | $1,800 | Graham, WA, US | Mental Health Education | 2018 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic For Children | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Uncompensated Care Fund/ Parkland Clinic Expansion | 2018 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $1,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2018 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $2,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Museum Of Glass | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Science Of Art | 2018 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Family Services | 2018 |
| Pacific Science Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Science On Wheels | 2018 |
| Palmer Scholars | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Reach | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Reach Camp | 2018 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Tacoma Community House | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Youth Education | 2018 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2018 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Toys & School Supplies | 2018 |
| United Way Of Pierce County | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Family Services | 2018 |
| University Of Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Academic Challenge | 2018 |
| Wa Deca | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Washingtion Education & Squash Academy | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Washington State Historical Society | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educator Night | 2018 |
| Wilson High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Zee Speed | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Artsfund | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Pierce County Contribution | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2017 |
| Broadway Center For The Performing Arts | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Centrum Foundation | $5,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2017 |
| Children's Home Society (key Peninsula Resource Center) | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Children's Museum Of Tacoma | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2017 |
| Children's Therapy | $2,500 | Kent, WA, US | Healthcarehealthcare | 2017 |
| Diabetes Assoc Of Pierce County | $4,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Panther Day Camp | 2017 |
| First Tee Of South Puget Sound | $6,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Nat'l School & Life Skills Experience | 2017 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Science On The Sea | 2017 |
| Gig Harbor Boat Shop | $5,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2017 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2017 |
| Job Carr Museum | $4,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement | $6,750 | Seattle, WA, US | Golf Classic Economics For Success | 2017 |
| Lemay America's Car Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Sponsorship | 2017 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $1,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2017 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Museum Of Glass | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Science Of Art | 2017 |
| Pacific Science Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Science On Wheels | 2017 |
| Palmer Scholars | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Peace Community Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Hilltop Scholars | 2017 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Pierce County Parks & Recreation | $4,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Camp Lots Of Fun | 2017 |
| Reach | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Reach Camp | 2017 |
| Second Cycle | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educationeducation | 2017 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2017 |
| Wa Deca | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Wilson High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Zee Speed | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Ark Institute | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Dbm Memorial Golf Tournament/project Learn | 2016 |
| Centrum Foundation | $5,000 | Port Townsend, WA, US | Workshops In The Arts | 2016 |
| Children's Home Society | $7,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Little Buddies | 2016 |
| Children's Museum Of Tacoma | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Play To Learn | 2016 |
| Diabetes Assoc Of Pierce County | $4,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Panther Day Camp | 2016 |
| First Tee Of South Puget Sound | $5,750 | Tacoma, WA, US | Nat'l School & Life Skills Experience | 2016 |
| Gig Harbor High School | $8,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Greater Metro Parks Foundation | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Summer Playground Program | 2016 |
| Henry Foss High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Hilltop Artists In Residence | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Alternative Glass Arts | 2016 |
| Job Carr Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | School Outreach | 2016 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Golf Classic Economics For Success | 2016 |
| Lemay America's Carmuseum | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Sponsorship | 2016 |
| Lincoln High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic For Children | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Uncompensated Care Fund/ Parkland Clinic Expansion | 2016 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital | $1,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Tree Sponsorship Bridges | 2016 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Museum Of Glass | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Science Of Art | 2016 |
| Pacific Science Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Science On Wheels | 2016 |
| Palmer Scholars | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Peace Community Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Hilltop Scholars | 2016 |
| Peninsula High School | $8,000 | Wauna, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Pierce County Parks & Recreation | $4,000 | Lakewood, WA, US | Camp Lots Of Fun | 2016 |
| Point Defiance Zoological Society | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Support For Zoo & Aquarium | 2016 |
| Reach | $7,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | Reach Camp | 2016 |
| Stadium High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Tacoma Art Museum | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Youth Connect | 2016 |
| Tacoma Community House | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Youth Education | 2016 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Simply Symphonic | 2016 |
| Wilson High School | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Zee Speed | $3,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Educational | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 94-3027892 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 110 SO 9TH STREET SUITE 300 Tacoma, WA 98402-0000 |
Key People (4)
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| Executive Dir | Robert W Bethke |
|---|---|
| Director | Melissa Nelson |
| Director | Jay Prince |
| Director | Debra Prince |
Forms 990-PF
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