Bako Medical Education Foundation
Accepts applications
Bako Medical Education Foundation is a private foundation in Alpharetta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$80,547
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $130,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $100,000 | 4 | $173,017 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 5 | $150,341 |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 4 | $80,547 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bako Medical Education Foundation C/O Bako Diagnostics, 6240 Shiloh Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | djacobs@bmef.org |
| What to submit | https://bmef.org/contact-us/ |
| Restrictions | https://bmef.org/mission/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bako Medical Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines University | Endowment scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Midwestern University | Endowment scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Endowment scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Kent State University | Endowment scholarship fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J David Jacobs Esq
- John P Nelson DPM
- Steven J Berlin DPM
Questions people ask
Does Bako Medical Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bako Medical Education Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Bako Medical Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J David Jacobs Esq (Director), John P Nelson DPM (Director) and Steven J Berlin DPM (Director).
What does Bako Medical Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.