Joseph D Baker Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc is a private foundation in Frederick, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $128,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$128,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $105,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $105,000 | 22 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $128,000 | 24 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc 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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 24 | $128,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Frederick Partnership | To give back to local community | $20,000 |
| Friends of Baker Park | To give back to local community | $20,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | To give back to local community | $11,000 |
| McDaniel College | To give back to local community | $10,000 |
| Religious Coalition | To give back to local community | $6,000 |
| The Arc of Frederick County | To give back to local community | $6,000 |
| Frederick County 4H Riding | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Days End Horse Farm Rescue | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Frederick | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Community Living | To give back to local community | $4,000 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | To give back to local community | $4,000 |
| Advocates for Homeless Families | To give back to local community | $4,000 |
| Frederick Children Chorus | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| Maryland School for the Deaf | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| United Way of Frederick County | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| Friends Rescue Mission | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| Ship | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Coipp | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Color on the Creek | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation 2nd | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation | To give back to local community | $1,000 |
| Aarch Society | To give back to local community | $1,000 |
| Heritage Frederick | To give back to local community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Baker Jr
- Graham C Baker
- John W Baker
- Geraldine B Hicks
- Benjamin L Tyler
- Dr Peter Lyon
- C H Randolph Lyon Jr
Questions people ask
Does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc give?
$128,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Joseph D Baker Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph D Baker Jr (Director), Graham C Baker (Director), John W Baker (Director) and Geraldine B Hicks (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and education.