Private foundation · EIN 39-2387426 · Seattle, Washington · Arts, culture & humanities

Bauer Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $310K total, median $62K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$310K
Median grant
$62K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humanities WashingtonSeattle, WAPrime Time Reading Program$62K
Fifth Avenue TheaterSeattle, WAOperational and Program Support$62K
Leavenworth Summer TheaterLeavenworth, WAOperational and Program Support$62K
Pacific Science Center FoundationSeattle, WAOperational and Program Support$62K
IslandwoodBainbridge Island, WAOperational and Program Support$62K

About this foundation

Bauer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Tammy Miller Trustee, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bauer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bauer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $310K across 5 grants, a median of $62K.

Where does Bauer Charitable Trust give?

Washington (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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