Oscar Baur Foundation
Accepts applications
Oscar Baur Foundation is a private foundation in Terre Haute, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$510,198
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $24,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $24,000 | 13 | $443,520 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 14 | $472,395 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 14 | $510,198 |
How to apply
| Contact | First Financial Bank NA Trust One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 238-6257 |
| What to submit | Written application as to need and use of proceeds along with verification of 501(c)(3) status. |
| Restrictions | Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations in Vigo County, IN. |
What Oscar Baur Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 14 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute Boys & Girls Club | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Terre Haute Children's Museum | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Terre Haute Women's Club Inc | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Terre Haute | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wabash Valley Family Sports Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hamilton Center Inc | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Council on Domestic Abuse | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wabash Valley Breast Cancer Survivors Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Vigo County YMCA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Terre Haute Meals on Wheels Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Wabash Valley | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Happiness Bag Inc | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- First Financial Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Oscar Baur Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Oscar Baur Foundation give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Oscar Baur Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists First Financial Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Oscar Baur Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.