Baker Tilly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Baker Tilly Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $423,950 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $153,950. 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$423,950
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$153,950
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was down from $628,888 the year before.
90% of its 2024 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 | $628,888 | 37 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $423,950 | 29 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Baker Tilly 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 Baker Tilly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $153,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Benevity giving for operational support | $153,950 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation | Now for tomorrow scholarship support | $30,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Now for tomorrow scholarship support | $20,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation | Now for tomorrow scholarship support | $20,000 |
| Afsp | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Love for Our Elders | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Logan James Herr Foundation Inc | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Miss Foundation | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Little Giraffe Foundation LTD | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Joyful Readers | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Rebuild Upstate | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Family Youth Initiative Inc | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Elixir Fund Inc | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Sail Beyond Cancer Inc | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| The Sunday Love Project | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Our Neighbors Table | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Camp Fatima of New Jersey Inc | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Bo's Place | Baker tilly wishes grant operational support | $10,000 |
| Hope Village | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| The Education Partnership | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Charleston | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Share Food Program | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Mercer County Food Bank | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Babies Beyond of Wi Inc | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Andre House | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
| Birthday Wishes Inc | Extra impact grant - operational support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Soltis
- Charles Droege
- Jean Mathews
- Kathleen Gebhard
- Melissa Donoso
- Nicolas Glorieux
- Nicholas Goodman
- John Krause
- Patrick Yu
- Scott Goldfarb
- Georgina Giannelli
- Lynette Stolarzyk
- Gabe Chami
Questions people ask
Does Baker Tilly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baker Tilly Foundation give?
$423,950 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Baker Tilly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Soltis (Chair and President), Charles Droege (Vice President and Chief Operating Off), Jean Mathews (Treasurer (June 2024 to December 2024)) and Kathleen Gebhard (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Baker Tilly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.