Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $386,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$386,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $437,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $437,500 | 15 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $386,000 | 14 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable 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 Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 14 | $386,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Early Childhood Center | Early childhood programs and gala | $75,000 |
| Jazz St Louis | Jazz u education program and gala sponsor | $55,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon | Music therapy program | $50,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | General funding | $50,000 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | General funding | $35,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy | General funding | $25,000 |
| BJC Foundation | General funding | $25,000 |
| Books for STL Kids | General funding | $15,000 |
| The Backstoppers | General funding | $15,000 |
| Archeological Institute of America | Baer lecture series | $12,500 |
| Uso of Missouri Inc | General funding | $11,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants for the Arts | General funding | $7,500 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Harvey kornblum jewish food pantry | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick E Stark
- David Lacks
Questions people ask
Does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation give?
$386,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick E Stark (President) and David Lacks (Advisory Director).
What does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.