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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-3027892

The Baker Foundation

A private foundation in Tacoma, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 34 grants and $261,750 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sydney Parker
1201 Pacific Avenue Suite 1475
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 383-7055
Form and materials
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.
Deadlines
No
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.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $261,750

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $6,583,290

  • Tax year 2023

    $265,000

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $6,327,888

  • Tax year 2022

    $278,500

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $6,573,052

  • Tax year 2021

    $218,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $6,670,644

  • Tax year 2020

    $235,500

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $5,885,849

  • Tax year 2019

    $234,956

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $6,004,894

  • Tax year 2018

    $226,270

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $6,119,500

Grants paid in 2024

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lindquist DentalTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $35,000
  2. Tacoma Little TheaterTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $25,000
  3. Lincoln High SchoolTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $16,000
  4. Foss WaterwayTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $10,000
  5. Northwest Furniture BankTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $10,000
  6. Pacific Science CenterSeattle, WA

    Educational

    $10,000
  7. Gig Harbor High SchoolGig Harbor, WA

    Scholarships

    $8,000
  8. Henry Foss High SchoolTacoma, WA

    Scholarships

    $8,000
  9. Mount Tahoma High SchoolTacoma, WA

    Scholarships

    $8,000
  10. Peninsula High SchoolWauna, WA

    Scholarships

    $8,000
  11. Stadium High SchoolTacoma, WA

    Scholarships

    $8,000
  12. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    DBM memorial golf tournament/project learn

    $7,500
  13. First TeeTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $7,500
  14. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    Play to learn

    $7,500
  15. Job Carr MuseumTacoma, WA

    School outreach

    $7,500
  16. Museum of GlassTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $7,500
  17. Tacoma Symphony OrchestraTacoma, WA

    Simply symphonic

    $7,500
  18. Living VoicesSeattle, WA

    Outreach

    $5,250
  19. ArivvaTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $5,000
  20. Diabetes Association of Pierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Education

    $5,000
  21. Grand CinemaTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $5,000
  22. Hilltop Artists in ResidenceTacoma, WA

    Alternative glass arts

    $5,000
  23. Mary Bridge Childrens HospitalTacoma, WA

    Tree sponsorship bridges

    $5,000
  24. Reach MinistriesTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $5,000
  25. Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault CenterTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $5,000
  26. Tacoma Art MuseumTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $5,000
  27. University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $5,000
  28. Washington State Historical SocietyTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $5,000
  29. YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $5,000
  30. Innovative Change MakersTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $2,500
  31. Sunshine PhysicallyGold Bar, WA

    Educational

    $2,500
  32. Tacoma Youth SymphonyTacoma, WA

    Educational

    $2,500
  33. Toy Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    Outreach

    $2,500
  34. ArtsfundSeattle, WA

    Pierce county contribution

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $30,50045% of the total
  2. Education2 grants $10,00015% of the total
  3. Youth development1 grant $7,50011% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $5,0007% of the total
  5. Human services1 grant $5,0007% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $5,0007% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $5,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington34 grants $261,750

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert W BethkeEXECUTIVE DIR Hours 30Pay $0
  • Melissa NelsonDIRECTOR Hours 0.12Pay $0
  • Jay PrinceDIRECTOR Hours 0.12Pay $0
  • Debra PrinceDIRECTOR Hours 0.12Pay $0

The return

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