Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $427,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $187,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$427,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$187,500
- Assets$742,761
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $534,300 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $482,550 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $534,300 | 25 | $515,515 |
| 2025 | $427,500 | 9 | $742,761 |
How to apply
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family 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 Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $187,500 |
| Indiana | 3 | $155,000 |
| New York | 3 | $65,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Community life | $187,500 |
| Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer | Breast cancer research | $100,000 |
| Heartland Sings Inc | Community life | $50,000 |
| You Gotta Believe | Community life | $35,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | Community life | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon USA | Community life | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Community life | $10,000 |
| Foellinger Freimann Botanical | Community life | $5,000 |
| Woof Dog Rescue Inc | Community life | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara B Baekgaard
- Joan Byrne Hall
- Anne-Marie Ray
- Thomas Byrne
- James Byrne
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation give?
$427,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara B Baekgaard (Trustee), Joan Byrne Hall (Trustee), Anne-Marie Ray (Trustee) and Thomas Byrne (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.