Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)110 S 9TH STREET SUITE 300
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TACOMA, WA98402
A Employer identification number

94-3027892
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(253) 383-7055
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$7,914,521J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 15,655 15,655  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 300,656 300,656  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -55,812
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 465,780
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,079 1,644  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 263,578 317,955  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 62,690 12,538   50,152
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 55,406 27,703   27,703
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 4,011 1,287   2,724
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6,400 0   6,400
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
58,828 58,828   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
19,896 11,238   8,658
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 24,792 12,396   12,396
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
16,018 7,270   8,748
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 248,041 131,260   116,781
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 265,000 265,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 513,041 131,260   381,781
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -249,463
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 186,695
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,313,217 338,958 338,958
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 0 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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963,867 		973,911
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,166,371 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,929,927 		6,506,516
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 88,463 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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88,354 		88,354
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,001 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,782 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,782
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 6,573,052 6,327,888 7,914,521
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
74,665 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
77,127
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 74,665 77,127
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 6,498,387 6,250,761
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 6,498,387 6,250,761
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 6,573,052 6,327,888
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
6,498,387
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-249,463
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
1,837
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,250,761
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
6,250,761
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a VANGUARD ENERGY INV P    
b VANGUARD ENERGY INV P    
c US BANK SHORT TERM P    
d US BANK LONG TERM P    
e GAIN ON LIQUIDATION OF MARATHON EUROPEAN P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 13,570   19,185 -5,615
b 104,594   170,791 -66,197
c 20,418   20,911 -493
d 318,256   310,705 7,551
e 8,942     8,942
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -5,615
b       -66,197
c       -493
d       7,551
e       8,942
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -55,812
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 2,595
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,595
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,595
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 4,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 4,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 1,405
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow1,405 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowWA
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
 
No
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowSYDNEY PARKER Telephone no.right arrow (253) 383-7055

Located atright arrow110 S 9TH STREET SUITE 300TACOMAWA ZIP+4right arrow98402
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
Yes
 
If "Yes," list the years right arrow2022, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
Yes
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
ROBERT W BETHKE EXECUTIVE DIR
30.00 		0 0 0
110 S 9TH STREET SUITE 300
TACOMA,WA98402
MELISSA NELSON DIRECTOR
0.12 		0 0 0
110 S 9TH STREET SUITE 300
TACOMA,WA98402
JAY PRINCE DIRECTOR
0.12 		0 0 0
110 S 9TH STREET SUITE 300
TACOMA,WA98402
DEBRA PRINCE DIRECTOR
0.12 		0 0 0
110 S 9TH STREET SUITE 300
TACOMA,WA98402
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
7,224,379
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
458,325
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
7,682,704
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
7,682,704
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
115,241
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
7,567,463
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
378,373
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
378,373
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
2,595
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
2,595
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
375,778
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
375,778
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
375,778
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
381,781
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
381,781
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 375,778
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 386,457
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 381,781
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 381,781
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 0
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		4,676
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		375,778
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
ROBERT W BETHKE
MELISSA NELSON
JAY PRINCE
DEBRA PRINCE
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
SYDNEY PARKER
1201 PACIFIC AVENUE SUITE 1475
TACOMA,WA98402
(253) 383-7055
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
ON AN APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION. INCLUDE A) COPY OF 501(C)(3) LETTER, B) CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR BUDGET, C) LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS, AND D) RESUME OF DIRECTOR.
cAny submission deadlines:
NO
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED PRIMARILY TO THE YOUTH OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINE ARTS AND HEALTH CARE.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

ARTS FIRST

5435 S BELL
TACOMA,WA98418 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 2,500

ARTSFUND

10 HARRISON ST STE 200
SEATTLE,WA98109 		NONE 501(C)(3) PIERCE COUNTY CONTRIBUTION 500

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND

1501 PACIFIC AVE STE 301
TACOMA,WA98402 		NONE 501(C)(3) DBM MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT/PROJECT LEARN 7,500

CENTRUM FOUNDATION

223 BATTERY WA
PORT TOWNSEND,WA98368 		NONE 501(C)(3) WORKSHOPS IN THE ARTS 10,000

CHILDREN'S THERAPY

10811 SE KENT-KANGLEY ROAD
KENT,WA98030 		NONE 501(C)(3) HEALTHCARE 5,000

CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION

9 LAKE BELLEVUE DRIVE SUITE 203
BELLEVUE,WA98005 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL 7,500

DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF PIERCE COUNTY

1516 S 11TH STREET
TACOMA,WA98405 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATION 5,000

FIRST TEE

7108 LAKEWOOD DR W
TACOMA,WA98407 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL 5,000

FOSS WATERWAY

705 DOCK STREET
TACOMA,WA98402 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 20,000

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

7302 S PARK AVENUE
TACOMA,WA98408 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 5,000

GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL

PO BOX 2674
GIG HARBOR,WA98335 		NONE 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS 8,000

GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON

5849 TACOMA MALL BLVD
TACOMA,WA98409 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATION 5,000

GREENTRIKE

936 BROADWAY
TACOMA,WA98402 		NONE 501(C)(3) PLAY TO LEARN 7,500

HENRY FOSS HIGH SCHOOL

2112 S TYLER
TACOMA,WA98405 		NONE 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS 8,000

HILLTOP ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

PO BOX 6829
TACOMA,WA98417 		NONE 501(C)(3) ALTERNATIVE GLASS ARTS 5,000

HUMANITIES WASHINGTON

130 NICKERSON ST
SEATTLE,WA98109 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 5,000

JOB CARR MUSEUM

2350 NORTH 30TH STREET
TACOMA,WA98403 		NONE 501(C)(3) SCHOOL OUTREACH 5,000

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

1610 PERIMETER RD
AUBURN,WA98001 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL 5,000

LINDQUIST DENTAL

130 131ST ST S
TACOMA,WA98444 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 10,000

MARY BRIDGE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

PO BOX 5296
TACOMA,WA98415 		NONE 501(C)(3) TREE SPONSORSHIP BRIDGES 11,500

MAUI STRONG

444 HANA HWY SUITE 201
KAHULUI,HI96732 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 20,000

MOUNT TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL

6229 SOUTH TYLER STREET
TACOMA,WA98409 		NONE 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS 8,000

MUSEUM OF GLASS

18001 DOCK STREET
TACOMA,WA98402 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 7,500

NORTHWEST FURNITURE BANK

117 PUYALLUP AVENUE
TACOMA,WA98421 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 10,000

PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER

200 SECOND AVE N
SEATTLE,WA98109 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL 7,500

PARTNERS FOR PARKS

1401 MARVIN RD NE
LACEY,WA98516 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 25,000

PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL

PO BOX 283
WAUNA,WA98395 		NONE 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS 8,000

REACH MINISTRIES

309 S G STREET SUITE 3
TACOMA,WA98405 		NONE 501(C)(3) OUTREACH 5,000

SILAS HIGH SCHOOL

1202 NORTH ORCHARD STREET
TACOMA,WA98406 		NONE 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS 8,000

STADIUM HIGH SCHOOL

111 N E ST
TACOMA,WA98403 		NONE 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS 8,000

SUNSHINE PHYSICALLY

342 WOODHAVEN CT
GOLD BAR,WA98251 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL 2,500

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 PACIFIC AVE
TACOMA,WA98402 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL 5,000

TACOMA ARTS LIVE

901 BROADWAY SUITE 700
TACOMA,WA98402 		NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL 5,000

TACOMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

901 BROADWAY
TACOMA,WA98402 		NONE 501(C)(3) SIMPLY SYMPHONIC 7,500
Total .................................right arrow 3a 265,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 15,655  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 300,656  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income ..... 523000   14 3,079  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -55,812  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 263,578 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
263,578
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
right arrow right arrow
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING 6,400 0   6,400

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
VANGUARD CAPITAL OPPORTUNITY 292,653 563,077
VANGUARD WINDSOR II 540,817 812,402
PIMCO HI YIELD FD 14,773 17,188
HARBOR CAP APP FUND 48,182 123,528
VANGUARD TOTAL INTL STK INDEX FD 68,822 88,972
SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR TR UNIT 92,634 427,779
T ROWE GROWTH STOCK FUND 60,950 132,257
DODGE & COX INCOME FUND 185,922 174,468
NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND 50,130 41,783
DODGE & COX INTL STOCK FUND 78,506 150,096
HARTFORD SCHRODER EMERGING MARKET EQUITY FUND 55,993 67,622
AMG RIVER ROAD 259,762 230,325
T ROWE PRICE EQUITY INCM 543,675 726,327
VANGUARD ENERGY FUND 135,796 128,750
ISHARES S&P GLBL ETF 199,956 408,075
PAYDEN EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND 11,687 8,810
RIVERPARK LARGE GROWTH 193,335 220,215
PIMCO INCOME FUND INST 120,225 106,842
ISHARES TR CORE US 44,083 39,700
PRUDENTIAL TOTAL RETURN 291,537 243,933
BLACKROCK STRATEGIC INCOME OPPORTUNITES 60,672 57,672
UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS BEHAVIORAL 38,973 51,131
AQR STYLE PREMIA ALTERNATIVE 39,921 30,981
ALPHASIMPLEX MANAGED FUTURES 54,565 46,991
VANGUARD 500 INDEX FD 65,181 109,495
VANGUARD GROWTH & INCOME FD 148,003 170,418
PIMCO RAE FUNDAMENTAL US FD 106,031 131,374
VICTORY SYCAMORE ESTABLISHED VALUE FD 33,549 42,547
DOUBLELINE CORE FIXED 189,282 160,989
MFS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH 87,009 95,754
DELAWARE SMALL CAP 75,407 85,127
DODGE & COX INTL FUND 75,257 95,587
DFA LARGE CAP INTERNATIONAL 76,539 80,739
BLACKROCK EVENT DRIVEN EQUITY FUND 32,988 34,526
VANGUARD CORE BOND ADMIRAL 136,589 122,358
CREDIT SUISS FLOATING RATE 51,376 49,661
VANGUARD HIGH YIELD CORP 18,922 17,342
LAZARD EMERGING MARKETS 13,113 17,222
ISHARES TR RUSSELL 2000 3,845 16,057
VANGUARD HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD FDS 31,329 44,652
VANGUARD INDEX FD SM CAP 20,784 35,994
VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MARKETS 42,244 50,295
VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS INDEX 15,709 14,385
OWL ROCK CAPITAL 99,719 107,748
EMERALD GROWTH INST 53,319 58,772
ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP 22,864 23,319
AHL MANAGED FUTURES 47,299 43,231

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

963,867
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

973,911
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


0
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


0


TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
MARATHON DISTRESSED CREDIT FUND LP AT COST 88,354 88,354

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
DIVIDEND/INTEREST INC RECEIVABLE 5,001 6,782 6,782


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TELEPHONE 3,807 1,904   1,903
DUES/LICENSES 500 0   500
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 94 47   47
OFFICE EXPENSE 6,917 3,459   3,458
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 2,259 1,130   1,129
LIABILITY INSURANCE 977 0   977
BANK CHARGES 4 0   4
UTILITIES 1,002 501   501
POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 458 229   229


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION 1,435 0 1,435
MARATHON DISTRESSED CREDIT FUND LP 2,280 2,280 2,280
MARATHON DISTRESSED CREDIT FUND LP 22 22 22
MARATHON EUROPEAN CREDIT OPPORTUNITY FUND II, LP -636 -636 -636
MARATHON EUROPEAN CREDIT OPPORTUNITY FUND II, LP -22 -22 -22


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Description Amount
TAXABLE/BOOK INCOME DIFFERENCE 1,837


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 66,110 71,496
ACCOUNT PAYABLE 8,555 5,631


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEES 58,828 58,828   0
  0 0   0


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE BAKER FOUNDATION
EIN:
94-3027892
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAX ON INVESTMENTS 1,425 1,425   0
PAYROLL TAXES 17,316 8,658   8,658
NET INVESTMENT TAX 1,155 1,155   0