The Babare Foundation
The Babare Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Gig Harbor, Washington. The foundation is steered by foundation president Robert M. Babare and family members, who are behind Babare Bros., a business specializing in cultivating clams and oysters for wholesale distribution. The foundation maintains a low profile and does not maintain a website.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$222K
+11.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+11.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Babare Foundation supports health, human services, environmental causes, religion, and education. According to recent grant history, the foundation's giving is distributed across multiple areas:
- Religion (31% of giving)
- Social & Human Services (21% of giving)
- Community Development (13% of giving)
- Public Health (including children's health and wellness)
- Education
- Arts and Culture
The foundation regularly supports health organizations, including those focused on pediatric care, disease prevention, and vision care. It also supports organizations working with homeless and vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 15 grants in 2023.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $30,000.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
** Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry by mail that includes a detailed description of the project, the amount requested, and the purpose of the grant. There is no deadline.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes communities in Pierce County, Washington and surrounding areas. Approximately 64% of grants stay in Washington. The foundation also makes grants to organizations in New Jersey, California, Missouri, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,324,471
- Total Annual Giving: $200,000
- Total Revenues: $270,587
- Total Expenses: $217,773
- Investment Income and Dividends: $96,924
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $141,703
Staffing: 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,257,563 | $1,324,471 | $1,313,284 |
| Revenue | $253,040 | $270,587 | $121,403 |
| Expenses | $246,374 | $217,773 | $186,615 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $226,125 | $204,100 | $169,040 |
| Net Investment Income | $245,421 | $263,414 | $125,145 |
| Distributable Amount | $293,574 | $226,466 | $206,586 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 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
- Robert M. Babare – President
- Cynthia Louise Babare – Vice President
- Mary Babare – Donor
- Robert S. Babare – Donor
- George M. Babare – Donor
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT M BABARE | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CYNTHIA LOUISE BABARE | VICE PRES. | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's most recent tax filing is from December 2023. The foundation continues to support local organizations in the greater Tacoma/Pierce County area, with particular emphasis on children's health and wellness, conservation, and community organizations. Pierce County nonprofits are noted as having a reasonable chance of receiving grants from this funder.
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