The George and Dorothy Barbare Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTacoma, Washington · EIN 91-2065206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$322K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
24% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Tacoma Pierce County Humane Society | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Knkx | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| New Phoebe House Assoc | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Nw Furniture Bank | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho | Yakima, WA | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Mountaineers | Seattle, WA | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Central Valley Animal Rescue | Quilcene, WA | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Larche | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nw Watershed Institute | Port Townsend, WA | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Prison Pet Partnership Program | Gig Harbor, WA | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Shared Housing Services | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | To further exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Centerforce | Tacoma, WA | To further exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | To further exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Kuow University of Washington | Seattle, WA | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Northwest Avalance Center | North Bend, WA | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349101717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2065206
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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