The Dawkins Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Olympia, Washington. The organization was established to honor the philanthropic legacy of John "Jack" C. Dawkins and his wife, Jean Dawkins, with the trust administered by their close friends Kathie Bauer, Mark Bauer, and Tom Peterson.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+132.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
-97.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.0M
+8483.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Dawkins Charitable Trust identifies three core focus areas that reflect the values of Jack and Jean Dawkins:
- Supporting animals
- Protecting the environment
- Helping young people thrive
Grantmaking
Over more than a decade of operation, the Dawkins Charitable Trust supported approximately 40 nonprofit organizations, with most grants directed to local organizations and some regional projects.
Grant Range
** $5,000–$3,950,209
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Dawkins Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in Washington state, with a particular emphasis on the South Puget Sound region, including Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $0 (as of most recent filing)
Total Giving: $3,950,209
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $3,598,828 | $4,665,294 |
| Revenue | $412,787 | $687,989 | $157,709 |
| Expenses | $4,011,095 | $1,756,849 | $1,718,090 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,979,724 | $1,728,971 | $1,659,008 |
| Net Investment Income | $388,033 | $660,111 | $88,723 |
| Distributable Amount | $140,030 | $259,794 | $337,128 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kathie Bauer — Co-trustee
- Mark Bauer — Co-trustee
- Tom Peterson — Co-trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J MARK BAUER | CO-TRUSTEE | 10 | $13,707 |
| KATHARINE P BAUER | CO-TRUSTEE | 10 | $13,708 |
| TOM J PETERSON | CO-TRUSTEE | 10 | $13,708 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Dawkins Charitable Trust has partnered with the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound to support the Give Local annual campaign. In recent years, the trust increased its Incentive Fund contribution to $100,000, enabling proportional matching grants to participating nonprofits based on individual donations received during the three-week online giving campaign.
Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Awards $15,500 to Five Local NonprofitsThe trust has also established two designated funds with the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound: the Dawkins Charitable Designated Fund and the Jean T. Dawkins Fund, ensuring the continuation of Jack and Jean's philanthropic legacy.
Former Eagle Brian Dawkins creates transformational moments with Single ParentSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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