Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust
Preselected recipients only
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust is a private foundation in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $36,000. 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$187,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,500 the year before.
19% 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 | $193,500 | 19 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $159,500 | 15 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $187,500 | 16 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust 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 Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $145,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $22,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Research Institute | New equipment | $36,000 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | Educational | $22,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Building expansion | $20,000 |
| YMCA | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Wheelcairs 4 Kids | General purpose | $15,000 |
| University of Nebraska | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Florida | New equipment | $10,000 |
| SPCA | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg Museum of History | Extending eqypt exhibit | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Church | Building upgrades | $5,000 |
| Cedars Home for Children | Support | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Support | $5,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | Fund esthuary adventures | $5,000 |
| Morean Artcenter | Support for summer camps | $4,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael K Baynard
- Joseph Lang
- Caroline Wilson
- Benjamin A Winters
- Linda Ochse
- Kent Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust give?
$187,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael K Baynard (Managing Dir), Joseph Lang (Trustee), Caroline Wilson (Trustee) and Benjamin A Winters (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.