Dare2be Project is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $150K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$170K
Annual Giving
$150K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$30K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dare2be Project reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Dare2be Project
Based on IRS filings
Dare2be Project is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $150K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $169,923 |
| Revenue | $447,650 |
| Expenses | $318,811 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | $4,245 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include New Birth Cogic ($50,000), Womens United-seattle ($25,000), Somali Parents Education Board ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WOMENS UNITED-SEATTLE SEATTLE, WA | FUNDS PROVIDED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS | $25,000 |
| SOMALI PARENTS EDUCATION BOARD SEATTLE, WA | PROVIDE A LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN | $25,000 |
| BAILE DIOR DANCE STUDIOS RENTON, WA | FREE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR YOUTH 5-24 E.G. BALLET, HIP HOP, LATIN CONTEMPORARY DANCE, ETC. | $25,000 |
| NEW BIRTH COGIC SEATTLE, WA | EMERGENCY SERVICES E.G. RENT, UTILITY, FOOD ASSISTANCE SPECIFICALLY FOR RESIDENTS OF ZIP CODE 98178 | $50,000 |
| CHILD2CHEF SEATTLE, WA | YOUTH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM SERVICES TARGETING SCHOOL AGED YOUTH | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA ELMI | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| RICHARD | ENCINAS | 3 | — |
| CINDY | SANDINO-CHANG | 2 | — |
| MARK TATE | TREASURER | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dare2be Project?
Dare2be Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $170K in total assets as of 2020.
How large is Dare2be Project?
As of 2020, Dare2be Project holds $170K in total assets with $448K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $150K in 2020.
Where does Dare2be Project operate?
Dare2be Project has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Dare2be Project award?
In 2020, Dare2be Project awarded 5 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Dare2be Project required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Dare2be Project reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dare2be Project's EIN?
Dare2be Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3590168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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