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The Barbara And Gerson Bakar Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Barbara Bass Baker. It holds total assets of $133.2M. Annual income is reported at $9.9M. Total assets have grown from $24.1M in 2011 to $133.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 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, The Barbara And Gerson Bakar Foundation has made 119 grants totaling $18.6M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $5.2M in 2020 to $6.5M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $6.9M distributed across 41 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3.3M, with an average award of $156K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Florida, Massachusetts, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$167K
Largest Grant
$1.7M
Based on 41 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.
The Barbara And Gerson Bakar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 119 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, FL, MA.
The Barbara And Gerson Bakar Foundation has distributed a total of $18.6M across 119 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $156K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3.3M.
The Barbara And Gerson Bakar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Barbara And Gerson Bakar Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bass Bakar | CHAIRMAN/PRES/EXEC DIRECTOR | $64K | $0 | $64K |
| Sharon Hasegawa | SECRETARY / TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phyllis Cook | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Renzas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nanci Bakar Fredkin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen Mccormick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$133.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$133.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
119
Total Giving
$18.6M
Average Grant
$156K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Coral Gables, FL | $3.3M | 2022 |
| Ucsf FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $540K | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $470K | 2022 |
| Holy Names High SchoolTUITION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | Oakland, CA | $311K | 2022 |
| Archbishop Riordan High SchoolTUITION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | San Francisco, CA | $293K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of San FranciscoGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Mercy High SchoolTUITION FEES REIMBURSEMENT | San Francisco, CA | $120K | 2022 |
| Boston Plastic & Oral Surgery FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $110K | 2022 |
| San Francisco General Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| San Francisco PlayhouseGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Oakland Museum Of CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital OaklandGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Berkeley Repertory TheatreGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Bridge HousingGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Ucsf Cardiology CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Hebrew Free Loan AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Alameda County Community Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Chronicle Season Of SharingGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Champion CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San FranciscoGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Compass Family ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Jewish Vocational ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley Real Estate ForumGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Computer Technologies ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Center For Independent LivingGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Interlochen, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Jamm MagalingSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Nestor Orozco-LlamasSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Peninsula Jewish Community CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Foster City, CA | $14K | 2022 |
| Meristem IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Fair Oaks, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institute National PortraitGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| San Francisco SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Mary WuSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Notre Dame High SchoolTUITION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | Belmont, CA | $7K | 2022 |
| Jewish Home & Senior LivingGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Nicholas NidoSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Galeriastudio 24GENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Asian Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1.7M | 2021 |
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