Mount Baker Foundation
Bellingham, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
61-1862747
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Bellingham, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
61-1862747
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Mount Baker Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, Colorado, and Virginia. With a total of $2.1 million in grants paid to 50 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$1.3M
15%
MERCY HOUSING NORTHWEST
$1M
11%
WHATCOM FAMILY & COMMUNITY NETWORK
$756.2K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$32.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mount Baker Foundation?
No. Mount Baker Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Mount Baker Foundation give?
Mount Baker Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Colorado, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Mount Baker Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mount Baker Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mount Baker Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Mount Baker Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mount Baker Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Mount Baker Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, MERCY HOUSING NORTHWEST, and WHATCOM FAMILY & COMMUNITY NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mount Baker Foundation?
Mount Baker Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.