Baron Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Baron Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$7.2 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$233 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.6 million the year before.
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.6 million | 88 | $140 million |
| 2024 | $7.2 million | 73 | $233 million |
How to apply
Baron 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 Baron Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 47 | $4.8 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 8 | $605,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $275,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $205,500 |
| California | 3 | $110,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $80,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jgive- Friends of Keren Asor Fund USA Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| Fidf | General support | $500,000 |
| Educational Alliance | General support | $430,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | General support | $415,000 |
| Weill Cornell | General support | $350,000 |
| La'aretz | General support | $325,000 |
| Magen David Adom | General support | $250,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Harmonie Preservation Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| East Hampton Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General support | $200,000 |
| Guild Hall | General support | $200,000 |
| World Trade Center Pac | General support | $200,000 |
| UJA Federation | General support | $175,000 |
| John Hopkins University | General support | $150,000 |
| Bucknell | General support | $150,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $125,000 |
| American Friends of Libi | General support | $125,000 |
| Jgrads NYC Inc (Chelsea Shul) | General support | $120,000 |
| American Friends of Israeli Navy Seals | General support | $100,000 |
| St Judes | General support | $100,000 |
| New York Presbyterian | General support | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel | General support | $100,000 |
| Museum at Eldridge Street | General support | $86,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | General support | $50,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General support | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Department | General support | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General support | $50,000 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | General support | $50,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| NYU Langone | General support | $50,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine | General support | $45,000 |
| Fare | General support | $45,000 |
| America Gives | General support | $41,380 |
| Horace Mann | General support | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum | General support | $40,000 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System Crystal Party | General support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Baron
- Michael R Baron
- David R Baron
Questions people ask
Does Baron Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baron Family Foundation give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Baron Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald Baron (Trustee), Michael R Baron (Trustee) and David R Baron (Trustee).
What does Baron Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.