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Dawkins Charitable Trust is a private trust based in OLYMPIA, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Katherine P Bauer. It holds total assets of N/A. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have decreased from $8.8M in 2018 to $4.7M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Dawkins Charitable Trust has made 189 grants totaling $8.2M, with a median grant of $35K. The foundation has distributed between $1.6M and $3.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $125K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$33K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$120K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dawkins Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 189 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR.
Dawkins Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $8.2M across 189 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $125K.
Dawkins Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dawkins Charitable Trust is headquartered in OLYMPIA, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom J Peterson | CO-TRUSTEE | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Katharine P Bauer | CO-TRUSTEE | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| J Mark Bauer | CO-TRUSTEE | $16K | $0 | $16K |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$4.7M
Grants Paid
$1.6M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$89K
Distribution Amount
$337K
Total Grants
189
Total Giving
$8.2M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue TheatreCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| South Puget Sound Habitat For HumanityCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $125K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Puget SoundCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Nw Youth CorpsCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Hands On Children'S MuseumCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Capitol Land TrustCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Tumwater, WA | $80K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Thurston CountyCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Cispus Learning CenterawspCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Randle, WA | $70K | 2023 |
| Nisqually Reach Nature CenterCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $70K | 2023 |
| South Sound Estuary AssociationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $65K | 2023 |
| Thurston County Food BankCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Olympia EcosystemsCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Concern For AnimalsCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| North Thurston Education FoundationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Lacey, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| SafeplaceCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Olympia School District Education FoundationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Heartstrides Therapeutic RidingCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Family Education & Support ServicesCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Tumwater, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Nisqually Land TrustCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Lacey, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Covenant CreaturesCOMMUNITY SUPOORT | Tumwater, WA | $36K | 2023 |
| Olympia Free ClinicCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Pacific Education InstituteCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Orca NetworkCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Freeland, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Pacific Shellfish InstituteCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| All Kids WinCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Lacey, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Uw Foundation On Behalf Of Uw Foundation Gift ServicesCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Wild OrcaCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $28K | 2023 |
| North Coast Land ConservancyCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Seaside, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Garden Raised BountyCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Thurston County InclusionCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Tumwater, WA | $22K | 2023 |
| The Conservation ConnectionCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Tumwater, WA | $21K | 2023 |
| South Sound Reading FoundationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Lacey, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Mayday FoundationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement GroupCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sr3COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Des Moines, WA | $17K | 2023 |
| Fire Mountain Arts CouncilCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Morton, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Parc Foundation Of ThurstonCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| South Puget SoundCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of ThCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Olympia, WA | $70K | 2022 |