Anne M Baker Charities Inc
Accepts applications
Anne M Baker Charities Inc is a private foundation in Peru, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $261,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$261,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,500 the year before.
78% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,000 | 19 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $230,500 | 22 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $261,000 | 23 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rorie Schweickert 925 Shooting, Peru, IL 61354 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 223-4011, rjscpa1@aol.com |
| What to submit | Donation requests can be complete and submitted on our website |
| Restrictions | Geographical areas three counties putnam bureau and lasalle |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Anne M Baker Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $216,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peru Volunteer Ambulanc | Ambulance servi | $20,000 |
| First Lutheran of Ohio | Sound system | $20,000 |
| Illinois Valley Food Pa | Food pantry | $20,000 |
| Ramp Builders of Americ | Ramps for disab | $20,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Churc | Building projec | $20,000 |
| Gateway Services Inc | Disabled emplo | $15,000 |
| Hall Township Food Pant | Food for needy | $15,000 |
| United Way of Il Valley | Book bags child | $12,500 |
| Central K9 Search Rescu | Rescue trng | $7,500 |
| Valley Community Church | Purch vehicle | $5,000 |
| Grow Spring Valley | Community invol | $5,000 |
| Ill Valley Pads | Homeless shelte | $5,000 |
| Princeton Theater Group | Community theat | $5,000 |
| Stage 212 Inc | Community theat | $5,000 |
| Tonica Volunteer Fire | Fire department | $5,000 |
| Princeton Community Ban | Community recr | $5,000 |
| Nor Cen Regional Better | Reading skills | $5,000 |
| Bureau County Historica | Exhibits to lif | $5,000 |
| Lasalle Co Child Advoca | Advocate f chil | $5,000 |
| Perfectly Flawed Found | Addiction help | $5,000 |
| 1033 Ambulance Servic | Ambulance serv | $5,000 |
| Voluntary Action Center | Meals on wheels | $3,500 |
| Upscales Helping Hands | Clothes for poo | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rorie J Schweickert
- Joseph D Hogan
- Pastor Tom Redig
Questions people ask
Does Anne M Baker Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Anne M Baker Charities Inc give?
$261,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Anne M Baker Charities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rorie J Schweickert (Director), Joseph D Hogan (Director) and Pastor Tom Redig (Director).
What does Anne M Baker Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and community development.