George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio
The George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. In 2024, it reported giving $322,000 through 29 grants to charitable organizations.
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio at a glance
In short: George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio gave $322K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Washington. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $322,000
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,103
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,453,271
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6442 View Ridge Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407
Phone: (253) 380-5825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partners in Health ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 149 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Washington received 68% of grant dollars, followed by California (12%), New York (9%), Massachusetts (8%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 28 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $248K (2020) to $322K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Emergency Food Network Lakewood, WA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Catholic Community Housing Seattle, WA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Medshare Medshare Western Region San Leandro, CA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Tacoma Tacoma, WA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| KBTC Tacoma, WA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| KCTS Seattle, WA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Nourish Pierce County Tacoma, WA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,453,271 | $386,851 | $350,507 | $322,000 | 29 | $350,507 | $358,344 | $7,061 |
| 2023 | $3,416,927 | $304,188 | $336,777 | $310,000 | 35 | $336,777 | $277,411 | $272,596 |
| 2022 | $3,245,599 | $89,078 | $347,374 | $300,000 | 29 | $327,700 | $307,698 | $276,114 |
| 2021 | $3,257,575 | $93,530 | $293,464 | $264,000 | 29 | $293,464 | $1,415,412 | $297,949 |
| 2020 | $2,106,163 | $84,521 | $253,902 | $248,000 | 27 | — | $195,550 | $245,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes humanitarian aid, food assistance, housing, disability services, outdoor recreation and conservation, and other community services.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: Nourish Pierce County says it provides food to people in need, while Shared Housing Services describes its work as providing affordable alternative housing to encourage independence and self-sufficiency. Centerforce says it empowers adults with disabilities through education, employment, and community living. The Mountaineers describes a mission of helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $322,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Emergency Food Network, and Partners In Health; and $20,000 each to Catholic Community Housing, Direct Relief, and MedShare Western Region. Other grants included $15,000 each to Boys and Girls Club Tacoma, KBTC, KCTS, Nourish Pierce County, Tacoma Pierce County Humane Society, and YWCA of Pierce County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Evelyn Gelegonya-Babare as president, Daniel N Babare as vice president/secretary, and Matthew S Babare as treasurer.
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio is led by Evelyn Gelegonya-Babare, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Evelyn Gelegonya-Babare
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel N. Babare
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew S. Babare
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio
How much does George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio give each year?
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio gave $322K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 35 grants.
What is George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio's typical grant size?
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,103, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio that year got $1K on average.
Where does George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio give grants?
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio gives mostly in Washington: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (12 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio's largest grantees?
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio's largest 2024 grantees include Partners in Health ($30,000 across 2 grants), Doctors Without Borders ($25,000) and Emergency Food Network ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio?
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes humanitarian aid, food assistance, housing, disability services, outdoor recreation and conservation, and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio's EIN?
George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2065206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-and-dorothy-babare-family-foundatio-morg_847522dbb2a94b6ab121600067d66e0f
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