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Baker Street Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $125.8M. Annual income is reported at $16.8M. Total assets have grown from $65.7M in 2011 to $125.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Baker Street Foundation has made 372 grants totaling $42.4M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $5.6M and $14.3M annually from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $14.3M distributed across 120 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.6M, with an average award of $114K. The foundation has supported 126 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Rhode Island, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$124K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 63 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 Street Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 372 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, RI, NY.
Baker Street Foundation has distributed a total of $42.4M across 372 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $114K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.6M.
Baker Street Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Baker Street Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Sedwick | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicola Miner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roy Bukstein | CFO/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Luke Miner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary M Miner | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$125.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$122.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
372
Total Giving
$42.4M
Average Grant
$114K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
126
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityESTABLISH THE BATISHWA DAVID FACULTY FUND | Providence, RI | $500K | 2023 |
| Safe And SoundOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| San Francisco BalletOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| A Home WithinPROGRAM MODEL EVALUATION | Oakland, CA | $275K | 2023 |
| ExploratoriumOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Women'S Suffrage National Monument FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | Loveland, CO | $250K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Marin Food BankENDOWMENT | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| University Of San FranciscoIMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION DEFENSE CLINIC | San Francisco, CA | $175K | 2023 |
| Chronicle Season Of SharingOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Community Music CenterOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Givedirectly IncOPERATING EXPENSES | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts CenterLOS CENZONTLES YOUTH ARTS ACADEMY | San Pablo, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Cal PerformancesOPERATING EXPENSES | Berkeley, CA | $140K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationOPERATING EXPENSES | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Jazz FestivalOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Ucsf Thoracic Oncology ProgramTHORACIC ONCOLOGY PROGRAM (TOP) | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Chapin HallOPERATING EXPENSES | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Clinic By The BayOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Modern ArtOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Grabhorn InstituteOPERATING EXPENSES AND PUBLICATION OF SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends & Foundation Of The San Francisco LibraryFREE LIBRARY PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringMESOTHELIOMA PROGRAM GRANT REPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of ScienceTEACHER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Healthright 360OPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| KqedOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Kingmakers Of OaklandOPERATING EXPENSES | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| The Last Mile (Turn 2 U Inc)OPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Discovery MuseumOPERATING EXPENSES | Sausalito, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Girls IncOPERATING EXPENSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| French American International SchoolOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| 826 ValenciaOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| National Redistricting FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| NewsmatchOPERATING EXPENSES | Beverly Hills, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pro PublicaOPERATING EXPENSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Tenderloin Neighborhood Development CenterOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| CalmattersOPERATING EXPENSES | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Golden Gate National Parks ConservancyCRISSY FIELD CENTER YOUTH PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Free ClinicOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Botanical Garden SocietyOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Intermusic SfOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Sunburst ProjectsYOUTH PROGRAMS | Santa Rosa, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Yerba Buena Center For The ArtsYOUTH ARTS PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Performance And DesignOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Litquake FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Performing Arts WorkshopARTS-IN-RESIDENCY | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Park AllianceOPERATING EXPENSES AND CRANE COVE PARK PROJECT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| San Francisco CasaCORE ADVOCACY AND MENTORSHIP FOR FOSTER YOUTH | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| OdcdanceOPERATING EXPENSES | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodOPERATING EXPENSES | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2023 |
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