Mount Baker Foundation
Bellingham, Washington · EIN 611862747 · Private foundation
Mount Baker Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellingham, Washington. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.7M in giving and $38.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 103 individual grants from this funder — $6.3M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Mount Baker Foundation funds
Mount Baker Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Mission Ministries Funding for construction of a family micro-shelter in the Lighthouse Building Replacement building (same location as existing building) for | Bellingham, WA | $500K | 2023 |
| University of Washington Foundation This grant will support the ongoing research of the Center for Dialysis Innovation (CDI) to advance modern dialysis methods, including the " | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2023 |
| Mercy Housing Northwest For Mercy Housing NW Low Income Housing at Millworks. | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Mount Baker Foundation
Mount Baker Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at mtbakerfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Baker Foundation
- Does Mount Baker Foundation accept grant applications?
- Mount Baker Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Mount Baker Foundation fund?
- Mount Baker Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Lighthouse Mission Ministries, University of Washington Foundation, Mercy Housing Northwest. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mount Baker Foundation give in grants?
- Mount Baker Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.3M over 103 grants.
- Where is Mount Baker Foundation located?
- Mount Baker Foundation is based in Bellingham, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611862747.
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