Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation is a private foundation in TH Ave NE, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,926 in 101 grants; the typical grant was $516 and the largest $5,149. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,926
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$516
- Largest grant$5,149
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,412 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,371 | 101 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $86,412 | 101 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $86,926 | 101 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 26 | $23,858 |
| California | 23 | $18,553 |
| New York | 13 | $12,475 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $11,614 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $5,463 |
| Virginia | 4 | $3,579 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $2,864 |
| Colorado | 4 | $2,476 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,179 |
| Oregon | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Montessori | General operating funds | $5,149 |
| National Park Foundation | General operating funds | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters | General operating funds | $2,581 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | General operating funds | $2,131 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | General operating funds | $2,093 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operating funds | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating funds | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating funds | $2,000 |
| Donors Choose | General operating funds | $1,856 |
| ACLU Foundation | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| La Clinica de la Raza Inc | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| Rainier Scholars | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| The Crucible - an Educational Collaboration of Art Industry Community | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating funds | $1,200 |
| Lighthouse Mission | General operating funds | $1,054 |
| Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth | General operating funds | $1,033 |
| Northwest Youth Services | General operating funds | $1,030 |
| Solid Ground | General operating funds | $1,030 |
| Symphony Tacoma | General operating funds | $1,030 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Kronos Performing Arts Association | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Motivating Inspiring Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| National and Community Service | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Northwest Avalanche Center | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Oakland Education Fund | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| One Justice | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Opportunity Council | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Propublica | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| PRX Inc | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Regional Park Foundation | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Ruby's Place | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Sierra Avalanche Center | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Youth Uprising | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | General operating funds | $889 |
| College Possible | General operating funds | $836 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas L Bayer
- Maria L Bayer
- Jen Bayer
- Dave Bayer
- Chris Peckover
- Karen Kirstein
Questions people ask
Does Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation give?
$86,926 in tax year 2025, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $516.
Who runs Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas L Bayer (President/Director/Treasurer), Maria L Bayer (Vice President/Communications Secratar), Jen Bayer (Recording Secretary/Director) and Dave Bayer (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.