The Baker Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Baker Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Braintree, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $357,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$357,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,500 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $200,000 | 30 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $175,500 | 25 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $357,000 | 31 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The Baker Family Foundation 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 The Baker Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $236,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Support | $100,000 |
| Stonehill College | Support | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer Disease Research | Support | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Inst | Support | $20,000 |
| Falmouth Road Race | Support | $15,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Support | $11,500 |
| American Red Cross | Support | $10,000 |
| bancroft school | support | $10,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Support | $10,000 |
| Children's School of Science | Support | $10,000 |
| Curry College | Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Blue Hills | Support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support | $10,000 |
| Italian Home for Children | Support | $10,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Ctr | Support | $10,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Support | $10,000 |
| Saint Rock Haiti Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support | $10,000 |
| UNICEF | Support | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | Support | $10,000 |
| MILTON BID Beth Isreal Deaconess | Support | $5,000 |
| Milton High School | Support | $5,000 |
| WGBH | Support | $2,500 |
| Falmouth Service Center | Support | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Support | $1,000 |
| Milton Rotary Club | Support | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Support | $1,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Support | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of the Visitation Church | Support | $1,000 |
| St John THE EVANGELIST CHURCH | Support | $1,000 |
| worcester county food bank | support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- john MARTINSEN
- Mary McGonagle
Questions people ask
Does The Baker Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Baker Family Foundation Inc give?
$357,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Baker Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists john MARTINSEN (President,clerk, Director) and Mary McGonagle (Treasurer, Director).
What does The Baker Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.