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Charles D & Mary A Bauer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Williamsville, New York · EIN 161525643

Charles D & Mary A Bauer Foundation is a private foundation in Williamsville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $42,978 and the largest $164,229. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $463,740 the year before.

65% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$463,74015$19.1 million
2024$1.4 million26$19.9 million

How to apply

Charles D & Mary A Bauer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Charles D & Mary A Bauer Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California12$470,652
New York5$404,055
Connecticut2$163,262
Maryland3$156,851
Washington2$80,484
Michigan1$65,000
Illinois1$35,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 26 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Artpark
Lewiston, NY
Community arts projects$164,229
Canisius High School
Buffalo, NY
Scholarships$104,913
University of Buffalo Foundation
Buffalo, NY
Research$104,913
Sinsheimer Elementary
San Luis Obispo, CA
School-wide support$100,000
Global Peht Corp
Cos Cob, CT
Vocational training$82,114
New Pond Farm Education System
Redding, CT
Farm education$81,148
Loyola Blakefield High School
Towson, MD
Scholarships$66,851
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Student scholarships$65,000
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Sch
Berlin, MD
Theatre sound & light upgrade$65,000
Healthcare Foundation Ventura Cty
Ventura, CA
Child life specialist$61,634
Mission Basilica
Ventura, CA
Replacing the organ console$60,100
Ventura Botanical Gardens
Ventura, CA
Stair construction$60,000
Benaroya Research Institute
Seattle, WA
Freezers for storage of immune cells$45,955
Museum of Ventura County
Ventura, CA
Oral history program$40,000
Avenues to Independence
Park Ridge, IL
Contract jobs program$35,000
St Joseph School
Seattle, WA
Education$34,529
Partners for Peace
Salinas, CA
Group mentoring$34,364
CHECK-6 Foundation Inc
Riva, MD
Enhance quality of life for veterans$25,000
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo, CA
Youth arts education$25,000
Restorative Justice Partners Inc
Marina, CA
Community building & conflict resolu$24,627
New Art City Theatre
Ventura, CA
Festival programming & workshops$20,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester, NY
Poison prevention & childrens progra$20,000
Ventura Family YMCA
Santa Barbara, CA
Scholarship program$20,000
San Luis Coastal Adult School
San Luis Obispo, CA
Garden upgrade & scholarship$15,000
Swimkins Synchronized Swimmimg Asso
Buffalo, NY
Athlete/leadership development$10,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Jose, CA
Fundraising for lls$9,927

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles D & Mary A Bauer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Charles D & Mary A Bauer Foundation give?

$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $42,978.

Who runs Charles D & Mary A Bauer Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Christine Bakewell (Trustee), C Donald Bauer (Trustee), Alex Bauer (Secretary) and Kelsey Bilsten (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Charles D & Mary A Bauer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.

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