Baker Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Baker Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,592 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $17,950. 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$98,592
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$17,950
- Assets$199,699
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,269 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $81,995 | 28 | $327,447 |
| 2024 | $105,269 | 29 | $217,567 |
| 2025 | $98,592 | 23 | $199,699 |
How to apply
Baker Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Baker Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $13,632 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $58,960 |
| Florida | 4 | $22,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Families of New York LTD | General | $17,950 |
| Temple Church Trust | General | $13,632 |
| Southhampton Rose Society | General | $13,200 |
| Croquet Foundation of America | General | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | General | $10,000 |
| The English Speaking Union | General | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Cathedral Trust in Americ | General | $10,000 |
| St Andrews Society | General | $3,750 |
| Society of Colonial Wars | General | $2,500 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $750 |
| Southampton Village Pba | General | $500 |
| Columbia Law School | General | $500 |
| Heart of the Hamptons | General | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | General | $500 |
| French Heritage Society | General | $460 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $350 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | General | $250 |
| Individual | General | $250 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $250 |
| Irish Georgian Society | General | $250 |
| Sar Foundation | General | $250 |
| Society Colonial Wars State of Flor | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart D Baker
- Alixandra C Baker
- Helga Ihrig
Questions people ask
Does Baker Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baker Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$98,592 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Baker Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stuart D Baker (President), Alixandra C Baker (Chairman) and Helga Ihrig (Secretary).
What does Baker Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.