DARE2BE Project
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.
DARE2BE Project at a glance
In short: DARE2BE Project gave $150K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $30K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $169,923
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who DARE2BE Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Womens United-Seattle ($25K). Together the top 4 received $100K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| 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 |
| CHILD2CHEF Seattle, WA | Youth culinary arts program services targeting school aged youth | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $169,923 | $447,650 | $318,811 | $150,000 | 5 | $4,245 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DARE2BE Project is led by Regina Elmi, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Regina Elmi
President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy
Sandino-Chang
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tate
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard
Encinas
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about DARE2BE Project
How much does DARE2BE Project give each year?
DARE2BE Project gave $150K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is DARE2BE Project's typical grant size?
DARE2BE Project's median grant in 2020 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DARE2BE Project give grants?
DARE2BE Project gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does DARE2BE Project give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on DARE2BE Project's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are DARE2BE Project's largest grantees?
DARE2BE Project's largest 2020 grantees include Womens United-Seattle ($25,000), Somali Parents Education Board ($25,000) and Baile Dior Dance Studios ($25,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is DARE2BE Project?
DARE2BE Project reported $170K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $448K.
What is DARE2BE Project?
DARE2BE Project is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $170K in total assets as of 2020.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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