Bayer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bayer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 48 | $18.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 38 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
Bayer 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 Bayer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $1.0 million |
| Michigan | 6 | $208,500 |
| New York | 5 | $42,250 |
| Florida | 3 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Francis W Parker School | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $400,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| University of Michigan | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $162,000 |
| Museum of Contempory Art | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $127,500 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Troy High School | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Susan G Komen 3 Day | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Commit 2 Change | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Teaching Tolerance | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hart & Taytrain Foundation Inc | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Oakland University | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Clayco Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp Airy & Camp Louise Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp Out for Kids | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Gifts for the Homeless | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hello Baby | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Imerman Angels | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Spanish River Concerts | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mothers Against Senseless Killings | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,250 |
| NAMI Foundation | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Niles Athletic Boosters Club | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Nicaragua Resource Network | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Bayer
- Walter Bayer
- Priscilla Bayer
- Irene Joyce Yaung
Questions people ask
Does Bayer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bayer Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Bayer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Bayer (Pres/Sec/Treas/Dir), Walter Bayer (Director), Priscilla Bayer (Director) and Irene Joyce Yaung (Director).
What does Bayer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.