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Baird Foundation is a private trust based in BUFFALO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $9.7M in 2011 to $11.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Baird Foundation has made 234 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $493K and $545K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $68K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 136 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Hampshire, Maine, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 146 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Baird Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 234 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NH, ME.
Baird Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 234 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $68K.
Preferences to awards in the western new york area.
Baird Foundation is headquartered in BUFFALO, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine F Schweitzer | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William B Irwin | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arthur W Cryer | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia B Stark | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$820K
Total Assets
$11.9M
Fair Market Value
$11.9M
Net Worth
$11.9M
Grants Paid
$550K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$720K
Distribution Amount
$502K
Total: $9.8M
Total Grants
234
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
136
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Buffalo IncUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Sarasota County IncUnrestricted | Sarasota, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Graycliff Conservancy IncUnrestricted | Derby, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Us National Ski And Snowboard Hall Of FameUnrestricted | Ishpeming, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Buffalo StoryUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Heritage Carousel IncUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Buffalo String WorksUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Summit CenterUnrestricted | Getzville, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Hauptman Woodward Medical Research Institute IncUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| City Year IncUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Cobblestone Society & MuseumUnrestricted | Albion, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Brr AllianceUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society IncUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Buffalo SeminaryUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Westminster Presbyterian ChurchUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Investigative PostUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Westminster Economic Development Initiative IncUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Nichols School Of BuffaloUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Re-Tree WnyUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Charter School For Applied Technologies Family Support CenterUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Bar Room BuzzardsUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rohlfs HouseUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Western New York Public Broadcasting AssociationUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Wny Sustainable Business RoundtableUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Grassroots Gardens WnyUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Burchfield Penney Art CenterUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Richard Olmstead CampusUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| 211vetsUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| ViaUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Rural Outreach CenterUnrestricted | East Aurora, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Resources For JusticeUnrestricted | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of WnyUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustUnrestricted | Topsham, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Niagara County Historical SocietyUnrestricted | Lockport, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| North American Bear CenterUnrestricted | Ely, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Ten Lives ClubUnrestricted | Blasdell, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Roswell Park Alliance FoundationUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Buffalo State College FoundationUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The Garret ClubUnrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Schoodic Institute At Acadia National ParkUnrestricted | Winter Harbor, ME | $3K | 2022 |