The Babare Foundation
Historical FunderGig Harbor, Washington · EIN 94-3099309 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT M BABARE |
|---|---|
| Address | 11222 74TH AVE NW, GIG HARBOR WA 98332 |
| Phone | 2535496464 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY LETTER FORMAT. BASIC DATA TO BE INCLUDED: A) TAX EXEMPT STATUS B) PURPOSE OF GRANT C) AMOUNT OF FUNDS NEEDED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbchc Tree House | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Agnus Dei Lutheran Church | Gig Harbor, WA | To further exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Diabetes Association of Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Local Church | Gig Harbor, WA | To further exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Violet Sees | Seattle, WA | To further exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Vaughn, WA | To further exempt purposeto further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Emegency Food Network | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Pediatric Interim Care Center | Kent, WA | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Gh Tides Scholarship Fund - Rpc Memorial Fund | Gig Harbor, WA | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Harbor History Museum | Gig Harbor, WA | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Harbor Wildwatch | Gig Harbor, WA | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Nw Watershed Institute | Port Townsend, WA | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Narrows Baseball Club | Gig Harbor, WA | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Sandman Foundation | Olympia, WA | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | St Paul, MN | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $200,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103785
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3099309
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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