The Bakewell Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bakewell Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $723,062 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $446,887. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$723,062
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$446,887
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $419,341 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $560,000 | 1 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $419,341 | 1 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $723,062 | 3 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard W Meier 8820 Ladue Road Suite 200, St Louis, MO 63124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 862-5555 |
| What to submit | Only written applications explaining the merits of the specific request will be considered. |
| Restrictions | None - each applicant and the amount of the grant or contribution will be evaluated on merit. |
What The Bakewell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $696,887 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $446,887 |
| The Mark Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| The V Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward L Bakewell III
- Richard W Meier
Questions people ask
Does The Bakewell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bakewell Foundation give?
$723,062 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The Bakewell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward L Bakewell III (President) and Richard W Meier (Secretary).
What does The Bakewell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.