Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Annadale, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $752,500. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$752,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,995 the year before.
24% 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 | $120,995 | 34 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 39 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Joseph R Bayer 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 Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 25 | $1.4 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,850 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $750 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $400 |
| Oregon | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
| Washington | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venn Foundation | General charitable purposes | $752,500 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | General charitable purposes | $531,250 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | General charitable purposes | $76,300 |
| Annadale Arts & Textile Center | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Fountains United Methodist | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Annadale Food Shelf | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Annadale Public Schools | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Annadale Youth First | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Pancan | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Pleasant Lake Improvement Association | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Ica Food Shelf | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Mountain Valley Development | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Stearns History Museum | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Excelsior United Methodist Church | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Guthrie Theatre | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hamilton Habitat Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterns | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Smile Network | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Centracare Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Heifer International | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Verde Cares Inc | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hovland Fire Department | General charitable purposes | $350 |
| Outward Bound | General charitable purposes | $350 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| National Peace Corp Association | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Seattle Foundation | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| St Judes Research | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Amnesty International | General charitable purposes | $150 |
| Caring Bridge | General charitable purposes | $150 |
| Commenorative Air Force | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph R Bayer
- Elizabeth C Bayer
Questions people ask
Does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph R Bayer (Trustee) and Elizabeth C Bayer (Trustee).
What does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and food and hunger.