The Baker Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Baker Street Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.5 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.5 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$126 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.3 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.3 million | 56 | $121 million |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 60 | $126 million |
How to apply
The Baker Street Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Baker Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | $5.1 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $450,273 |
| New York | 5 | $450,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Ballet | Operating expenses | $1.0 million |
| San Francisco Park Alliance | Indian basin project | $625,000 |
| Brown University | Support mental health initiative | $500,000 |
| A Home Within | Operating expenses | $263,107 |
| Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation | Operating expenses | $250,000 |
| University of San Francisco | Operating expenses | $225,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Operating expenses | $200,273 |
| California Academy of Science | Reimagining san francisco | $200,000 |
| Independent Arts & Media | Cinemasf upgrade to theaters | $200,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | Endowment | $200,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | Operating expenses | $150,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | Operating expenses | $150,000 |
| Cal Performances | Operating expenses | $142,455 |
| All Home | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Chapin Hall | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Library | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Grabhorn Institute | Moving expenses | $100,000 |
| Healthright 360 | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Homeless Youth Alliance | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| International Fund for Photography | Tbw books | $100,000 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz Festival | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Stable Home Fund | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Kingmakers of Oakland | Operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Kqed | Operating expenses | $75,000 |
| The Last Mile (Turn 2 U Inc) | Operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | Operating expenses | $55,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Calmatters | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| French American International School | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Newsmatch | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Pro Publica | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary M Miner
- Helen Sedwick
- Roy Bukstein
- Nicola Miner
- Luke Miner
Questions people ask
Does The Baker Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Baker Street Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs The Baker Street Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary M Miner (President/Director), Helen Sedwick (Secretary/Director), Roy Bukstein (Cfo/Director) and Nicola Miner (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Baker Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.