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Baker Foundation is a private corporation based in EDINA, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $778K. Total assets have decreased from $3.6M in 2011 to $2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and California. According to available records, Baker Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $188K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $45K in 2020 to $24K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $120K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, California, Florida, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Baker Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, CA, FL.
Baker Foundation has distributed a total of $188K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K.
Baker Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Baker Foundation is headquartered in EDINA, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra B Sherman | PRES/TREAS & DIRECTOR | $84K | $0 | $84K |
| William J Sherman | V. PRES & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura S Decker | SEC & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$149K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$24K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$48K
Distribution Amount
$117K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$188K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Hennepin County LibraryCHARITABLE | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S Minnesota FoundationCHARITABLE | Edina, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Create A MemoryCHARITABLE | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp O'DayenCHARITABLE | Oakdale, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Children'S Minnesota HopsitalCHARITABLE | Saint Paul, MN | $8K | 2022 |
| Pineo Family Donor Advised FundCHARITABLE | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| William J Sherman Donor Advised FundCHARITABLE | Boynton Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Baker Fl Charitable AccountCHARITABLE | Kalamazoo, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Decker Family Donor Advised FundCHARITABLE | Binghamton, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Mary Baker Philbin Donor Advised FundCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Shine AlbrightCHARITABLE | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| The Constellation FundCHARITABLE | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Hope AcademyCHARITABLE | Minneapolis, MN | $200 | 2022 |
| Edina Art CenterCHARITABLE | Edina, MN | $200 | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable FundCHARITABLE | San Fransisco, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Pride In Family LivingCHARITABLE | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2020 |
| Can Do CaninesCHARITABLE | New Hope, MN | $5K | 2020 |
| Courage CenterCHARITABLE | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2020 |
| Shattuck-St Mary'S SchoolCHARITABLE | Fairbault, MN | $500 | 2020 |