Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $172,941. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$172,941
- Assets$62.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.1 million | 22 | $51.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 35 | $57.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 41 | $62.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sidney Baer Jr Foundation 1 N Brentwood Blvd Suite 1400, St Louis, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 265-7962 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry |
| Restrictions | To 501(c)(3) organizations that engage or involve in mental health |
What Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $764,602 |
| Missouri | 12 | $320,000 |
| New York | 5 | $290,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $49,995 |
| Texas | 2 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $37,500 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General operating | $172,941 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | General operating | $110,000 |
| Center for Reintegration | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Bay Cove Human Services Inc | General operating | $85,000 |
| University of Mass Medical School Foundation | General operating | $75,000 |
| Brookline Community Mental Health Center | General operating | $75,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | General operating | $75,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General operating | $75,000 |
| Tufts University | General operating | $69,661 |
| Genesis Club House Inc | General operating | $67,000 |
| Northwell Health | General operating | $60,000 |
| Independence Center | General operating | $55,000 |
| Gateway Housing First Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Assisi House | General operating | $40,000 |
| The Edinburg Center | General operating | $35,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Fdn | General operating | $35,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Fdn | General operating | $35,000 |
| Mental Health Association Santa Barbara | General operating | $30,000 |
| Fellowship Place Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Judge David L Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation South | General operating | $25,000 |
| Provident Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Washington University School of Medicine | General operating | $25,000 |
| SSM Health Foundation St Louis | General operating | $25,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Tarrant County Clubhouse | General operating | $25,000 |
| Penobscot Community Health Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Isps | General operating | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Assoc of Eerie County | General operating | $20,000 |
| Lincoln Behavioral Services | General operating | $20,000 |
| American Neuropsychiatric Association | General operating | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Social Services Inc | General operating | $17,500 |
| Students With Schizophrenia | General operating | $17,500 |
| St Louis Regional Public Media Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | General operating | $15,000 |
| Child Center Marygrove | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tasks Unlimited | General operating | $10,000 |
| Municipal Theatre Assoc of St Louis | General operating | $10,000 |
| Karis Community | General operating | $10,000 |
| NAMI St Louis | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
- Lee Bearman
- Lee Rodgers
Questions people ask
Does Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee), Lee Bearman (Co-Executive Director) and Lee Rodgers (Co-Executive Director).
What does Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.