Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $335,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$335,000
- Assets$47.7 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
37% 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 | $2.1 million | 24 | $44.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 35 | $47.7 million |
How to apply
Susan and Stephen Baird 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 Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $1.1 million |
| Ohio | 4 | $441,320 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $335,000 |
| California | 5 | $280,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $90,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | General and unrestricted | $335,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum | General and unrestricted | $310,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | General and unrestricted | $247,500 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General and unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Charitableshurwood Fund | General and unrestricted | $170,900 |
| Chicago Public Media Wbez | General and unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Fidelity Charitablebaird & Warner Good Will Works | General and unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitablegastevich Family Giving Fund | General and unrestricted | $85,210 |
| Fidelity Charitablelucy Baird Gift Fund | General and unrestricted | $85,210 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | General and unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Allies for Community Business | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Evergreen Climate Innovations | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Aspen Institute | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Chicago Media Project | General and unrestricted | $35,000 |
| American Rivers | General and unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roaring Fork Public Radio Inc - Aspen Public Radio | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders NFP | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mother Jones | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Proofing Station | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Working in the Schools | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Writers Theatre Inc | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| WTTW Window to the World Communications | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Elevate Energy | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Solve Mecfs | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vivery Community | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen W Baird
- Susan M Baird
Questions people ask
Does Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen W Baird (Director, President) and Susan M Baird (Director, Secretary).
What does Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.