Clayton Baker Trust
Accepts applications
Clayton Baker Trust is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $115,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$42.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.2 million | 90 | $47.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 72 | $40.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 86 | $42.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William C Baker - Executive Direct 1600 W 41st Street Suite 700, Baltimore, MD 21211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 837-3555 |
| What to submit | A cover letter, a proposal narrative and attachments all as outlined in the ABAG Common Grant Application Format. Only one copy is required. |
| Deadlines | April 5th, August 5th and December 5th by 5:00pm that day. If deadline falls on a weekend or holiday |
| Restrictions | Must fit within the purposes of the Clayton Baker Trust, which are Education, Environment and Community Development. The Trust must have adequate funds. |
What Clayton Baker Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 84 | $2.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $105,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Climate Change Communication George Mason University Foundation | Environment | $115,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Environment | $105,000 |
| Rebuild Metro | Community development | $95,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | Community development | $77,500 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore | Education | $75,000 |
| Baltimore Public Media Public Radio Corporation | Community development | $70,000 |
| Central MD Transportation Alliance Baltimore Community Foundation | Community development | $50,000 |
| Baltimore Neighborhood Development Corpo | Community development | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Other | $50,000 |
| Bikemore | Community development | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network | Environment | $50,000 |
| Bridges Baltimore | Education | $50,000 |
| Climate Access Fund | Environment | $50,000 |
| i-Mentor | Education | $50,000 |
| Upsurge Baltimore | Community development | $50,000 |
| Baltimore Tree Trust | Environment | $40,000 |
| Baltimore Banner Inc | Community development | $35,000 |
| NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore | Community development | $35,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Education | $35,000 |
| Middle Grades Partnership | Education | $35,000 |
| Maryland Science Center | Environment | $30,000 |
| Game Conservancy USA Inc | Environment | $30,000 |
| Nature Sacred | Environment | $30,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul of Baltimore | Community develpment | $30,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore | Education | $30,000 |
| CollegeBound Foundation | Education | $30,000 |
| Community Law Center | Community development | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Eductaion | $30,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Education | $30,000 |
| B More Clubhouse | Community development | $30,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | Education:twigs program | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University and Medicine | Other | $25,000 |
| ROCA Baltimore | Community development | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul of Baltimore | Education | $25,000 |
| Patterson Park Audubon Center | Environment | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKidsl | Education | $25,000 |
| Rails-to-Trails Conservancy | Community developmemt | $25,000 |
| Friends of Patterson Park | Community development | $25,000 |
| KIPP Baltimore | Education | $25,000 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society | Environment | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Baker
- James Martin Baker
Questions people ask
Does Clayton Baker Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 5th, August 5th and December 5th by 5:00pm that day. If deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.
How much does Clayton Baker Trust give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Clayton Baker Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists William C Baker (Trustee) and James Martin Baker (Trustee).
What does Clayton Baker Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.