THE BAKER FOUNDATION
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$8.4M
Total Assets (2024)
$268K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$805K
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
103
Grants on File
$8K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SYDNEY PARKER
Phone
2533837055
Deadlines
NO
How to Apply
ON 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.
Restrictions
501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED PRIMARILY TO THE YOUTH OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINE ARTS AND HEALTH CARE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $6.5M | $489K | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $7.2M | $373K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $7.4M | $364K | N/A |
| 2022 | $278K | $7.4M | $431K | 35 |
| 2023 | $265K | $7.9M | $264K | 34 |
| 2024 | $262K | $8.4M | $749K | 34 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 103 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$35K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT W BETHKE | EXECUTIVE DIR | — |
| DEBRA PRINCE | DIRECTOR | — |
| JAY PRINCE | DIRECTOR | — |
| MELISSA NELSON | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (103 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDQUIST DENTAL | TACOMA, WA | $35,000 | OUTREACH | 2024 |
| TACOMA LITTLE THEATER | TACOMA, WA | $25,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| PARTNERS FOR PARKS | LACEY, WA | $25,000 | OUTREACH | 2023 |
| LAKEWOLD GARDENS | LAKEWOOD, WA | $25,000 | OUTREACH | 2022 |
| EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK | LAKEWOOD, WA | $25,000 | OUTREACH | 2022 |
| CHILDREN'S THERAPY | KENT, WA | $25,000 | HEALTHCARE | 2022 |
| FOSS WATERWAY | TACOMA, WA | $20,000 | OUTREACH | 2023 |
| MAUI STRONG | KAHULUI, HI | $20,000 | OUTREACH | 2023 |
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL | TACOMA, WA | $16,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| MARY BRIDGE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | TACOMA, WA | $11,500 | TREE SPONSORSHIP BRIDGES | 2023 |
| NORTHWEST FURNITURE BANK | TACOMA, WA | $10,000 | OUTREACH | 2023 |
| CENTRUM FOUNDATION | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | $10,000 | WORKSHOPS IN THE ARTS | 2023 |
| PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| NORTHWEST FURNITURE BANK | TACOMA, WA | $10,000 | OUTREACH | 2024 |
| LINDQUIST DENTAL | TACOMA, WA | $10,000 | OUTREACH | 2023 |
| FOSS WATERWAY | TACOMA, WA | $10,000 | OUTREACH | 2022 |
| CENTRUM FOUNDATION | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | $10,000 | WORKSHOPS IN THE ARTS | 2022 |
| FOSS WATERWAY | TACOMA, WA | $10,000 | OUTREACH | 2024 |
| HENRY FOSS HIGH SCHOOL | TACOMA, WA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL | WAUNA, WA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| MOUNT TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL | TACOMA, WA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| SILAS HIGH SCHOOL | TACOMA, WA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL | GIG HARBOR, WA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| MOUNT TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL | TACOMA, WA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| STADIUM HIGH SCHOOL | TACOMA, WA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |