Douglas And Maria Bayer Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on providing general operating funds to nonprofits that address issues such as education, environmental conservation, food security, youth development, and civil rights. The foundation supports organizations like Meadows Montessori, The Nature Conservancy, and local food banks, indicating a commitment to both community-based initiatives and broader social issues. While it primarily serves organizations across multiple states, it shows a notable engagement with recipients in Washington and California.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized charity seeking modest general operating support, especially organizations working in conservation, food security, education, youth services, or related community causes and with a local Washington State connection or an existing relationship with the foundation or its network.
Good Fit
- • Asks for modest unrestricted operating support (typical grants <$5k).
- • Has an existing relationship with the foundation, board members, or a trusted intermediary.
- • Works in conservation, food banks/food security, education, youth services, or civil-rights/advocacy.
- • Is a repeat or returning grantee or can be nominated by a known contact.
Geography
Observed grants were distributed across about 18 states in the latest year, with about 71% of dollars going outside the foundation's home state, though Washington receives a notable ~29% share.
Recipient Variety
The latest filing shows roughly 100 distinct independent recipients in a single year and low dollar concentration (top five ~17%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited but the foundation’s materials declare it funds only preselected applicants; while a few new recipients appear each year (six in the latest year), the giving pattern and the 'preselected only' statement suggest unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a nomination or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
