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Baker Foundation is a private trust based in ROCHESTER, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $861K in 2011 to $3.5M 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 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Baker Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $536K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $361K in 2022 to $175K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $52K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Texas, Georgia, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$51K
Based on 9 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 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, TX, GA.
Baker Foundation has distributed a total of $536K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $52K.
Baker Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Baker Foundation is headquartered in ROCHESTER, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Sheridan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Baker Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Baker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$207K
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$4.3M
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
$175K
Contributions
$241K
Net Investment Income
$98K
Distribution Amount
$184K
Total: $3.2M
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$536K
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Kennesaw, GA | $15K | 2022 |
| Ithaca CollegeANATOMAGE TABLE PLEDGE | Ithaca, NY | $52K | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityROBERT W. BAKER, SR. '48 SCHOLARSHIP | Ithaca, NY | $52K | 2023 |
| University Of RochesterALZHEMIER'S DISEASE RESEARCH FUND | Rochester, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Lollypop FarmsHUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER ROCHESTER | Fairport, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Societyright NotesUNRESTRICTED | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |