Bacon Family Foundation
The Bacon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Medina, Washington. It supports other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in carrying out charitable activities; its 2024 filing reported support for 23 organizations.
Key facts about Bacon Family Foundation
In short: Bacon Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Washington. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 74-3070936
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,152,756
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $50,120
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,984,849
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-19.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+143.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
+35.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+79.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bacon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Bacon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $80K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $27K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 286% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides support to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations so they can carry out charitable activities. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions encompass public safety, education, youth services, foster care, and water safety. For example, Bellevue Fire Foundation says it supports Bellevue firefighters and paramedics with equipment, training, and other programs beyond city resources. Eastside Academy describes its work as youth education, counseling, recovery, housing, and life-skills programs; Bridge Receiving Center says it empowers children to thrive in foster care and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,152,756. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $679,700, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $679,700 to Bellevue Fire Foundation, $75,000 to Eastside Academy, $70,000 to Bridge Receiving Center, $54,289 to Bellevue Schools Foundation, $50,556 to Boys and Girls Club, and $50,000 to Rainier Athletes. The stated purposes for these grants were funding of general charitable operations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania; the reported share for Texas was 0%. The listed grants were concentrated in Washington, including grants to organizations in Bellevue and elsewhere in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bellevue Fire Foundation ($680K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 83 (82%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Fire Foundation Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $679,700 |
| Eastside Academy Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $75,000 |
| Bridge Receiving Center Woodinville, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $70,000 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $54,289 |
| Boys and Girls Club Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $50,556 |
| Rainier Athletes Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $42,500 |
| Jubilee Reach Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $29,525 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $25,100 |
| No More Under Bellevue, WA | Funding of General Charitable Operations | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,984,849 | $884,594 | $1,288,905 | $1,152,756 | 23 |
| 2023 | $2,472,932 | $315,827 | $607,887 | $473,576 | 17 |
| 2022 | $2,607,793 | $369,630 | $503,284 | $343,806 | 18 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,984,849 | $2,472,932 | $2,607,793 |
| Revenue | $884,594 | $315,827 | $369,630 |
| Expenses | $1,288,905 | $607,887 | $503,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,261,295 | $578,690 | $459,647 |
| Net Investment Income | $453,987 | $277,281 | $265,993 |
| Distributable Amount | $109,515 | $124,569 | $143,058 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John E. Bacon as president; Debra Bacon as vice president; Michael V. Griffith as secretary/treasurer; and John D. Bacon, Joseph A. Bacon, Anthony R. Bacon, and Amy B. Bacon as directors.
Bacon Family Foundation is led by John D. Bacon, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John D. Bacon
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Amy B. Bacon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Anthony R. Bacon
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Bacon
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Bacon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael V. Griffith
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alissa B. Bacon (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to John D Bacon (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 848, Medina, WA 98039
Phone: (425) 256-2662
Website: https://baconfamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Bacon Family Foundation
How much does Bacon Family Foundation give each year?
Bacon Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $474K across 17 grants.
What is Bacon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bacon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $50,120, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bacon Family Foundation that year got $80K on average.
Where does Bacon Family Foundation give grants?
Bacon Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, WA (14 grants) and Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Does Bacon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bacon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bacon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bacon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bellevue Fire Foundation ($679,700), Eastside Academy ($75,000) and Bridge Receiving Center ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bacon Family Foundation?
Bacon Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bacon Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides support to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations so they can carry out charitable activities. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions encompass public safety, education, youth services, foster care, and water safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bacon Family Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bacon Family Foundation's EIN?
Bacon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3070936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bacon Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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