Community foundation · EIN 91-2155208
Bainbridge Community Foundation
Bainbridge Island, WA
Bainbridge Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Bainbridge Island, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.52M in grants paid across 155 grants, with $28.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Common Power Future, Helpline House and University of Washington Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Bainbridge Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
One year after bcf awards a grant through the community grant cycle, the grantee is required to submit a final report on how the grant was used. for donor advised funds, the donor will originate a request for a final report, if desired.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Bcf annually assesses local needs, administers an extensive grant program to provide funding to qualified nonprofits in order to meet those needs, educates the public about the needs to encourage greater giving in the community, makes scholarships to graduating students, and raises funds for current and future giving.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Power Future | Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,004,000 |
| Helpline House | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $208,650 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Islandwood | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $145,250 |
| Northwest African American Museum | Seattle, WA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $118,400 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge | Bainbridge, WA | General Support | $81,750 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $75,655 |
| Media Matters for America | Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Seattle, WA | General Support | $74,500 |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts | Bainbbridge Island, WA | General Support | $67,142 |
| Lakeside School | Seattle, WA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center | Bremerton, WA | General Support | $57,900 |
| Bainbridge Schools Foundation | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $54,500 |
| Bloedel Reserve | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $50,250 |
| The American Independent Foundation | Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $48,750 |
| Fishline Food Bank & Comprehensive Services | Poulsbo, WA | General Support | $48,000 |
| Kitsap Environmental Coalition | Indianola, WA | General Support | $47,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $41,200 |
| Hyla Middle School | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (barn) | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $32,410 |
| Assistance Dogs Northwest | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $31,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $31,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $30,625 |
The 25 largest of 155 grants listed on the return. 20 grants to individuals ($45.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Bainbridge Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Bainbridge Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Bainbridge Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,521,744 in grants paid (155 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Bainbridge Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Common Power Future (WA), $1M, Helpline House (WA), $209K, University of Washington Foundation (WA), $150K, Islandwood (WA), $145K and Northwest African American Museum (WA), $125K.