Michael H Baker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael H Baker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $91,000. 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$227,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$91,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,600 the year before.
8% 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 | $151,000 | 13 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $180,600 | 14 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $227,000 | 14 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Michael H Baker 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 Michael H Baker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $121,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $57,000 |
| New York | 2 | $27,000 |
| California | 2 | $13,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Gift pledge - umja | $91,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Great jewish books program | $25,000 |
| Workers Circle | General operating | $25,000 |
| In Geveb | Pledge donation | $22,000 |
| Minnesota Academy of Science | Forse program | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Donation - proposals | $15,000 |
| New Lehrhaus | General operating | $11,000 |
| National Center for Jewish Film | Film restoration | $10,000 |
| Al Otro Lado | Year end donation | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Ukraine crisis & year end grant | $2,500 |
| Partners in Health | General operating | $2,500 |
| Raices | Year end donation | $2,500 |
| Association for Jewish Studies | Travel grants | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zachary M Baker
- Martha Jean Baker
- Greta Klungness
- Alex Levine
Questions people ask
Does Michael H Baker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael H Baker Family Foundation give?
$227,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Michael H Baker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zachary M Baker (President/Secretary/Treasurer), Martha Jean Baker (Board Member), Greta Klungness (Board Member) and Alex Levine (Board Member).
What does Michael H Baker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.