George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $691,000 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$691,000
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $731,500 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $731,500 | 57 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $691,000 | 63 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
George W & Ruth R Baxter 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 George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 55 | $628,000 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $40,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Trays | Civic, deliver meals to elderly | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Educational; helps keep kids in school | $25,000 |
| First Health Foundation | Medical, hospice support | $25,000 |
| Patriot Foundation | Civic, support for military families | $25,000 |
| Classroom Central | Educational; school supplies | $20,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Educational; provides math tutors in schools | $20,000 |
| Medassist NC | Medical, free medication to low income and uninsured | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Civic, rapid rehousing clerical fund | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Colony | Civic, treatment for addiction | $20,000 |
| Veteran's Bridge Home | Civic, provides support for veterans and their families | $20,000 |
| Agape Dental Ministry | Medical, dental care for needy | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | Medical, support for alzheimers, parkinsons and related disorders | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center | Medical, hearing aid bank | $15,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Civic, financial assistance for low income | $15,000 |
| Hospice Palliative Care - Charlotte | Medical, regional hospice care | $15,000 |
| Moore County Free & Charitable Clinic | Medical, free medical care to low income and uninsured | $15,000 |
| Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center | Civic, support for abused children | $15,000 |
| Sandhills Classical Christian School | Education, playground for new school | $15,000 |
| Shelter Health Services | Medical, free heathcare and education to homeless | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Charlotte | Civic, support for children in poverty | $10,000 |
| Augustine Literacy Project - Charlotte | Civic, tutoring assistance in under-resourced communities | $10,000 |
| Bounty & Soul | Civic, providing nutritious food to communities | $10,000 |
| Cabarrus Meals on Wheels | Civic, helping end senior hunger | $10,000 |
| Crossnore School | Educational, child services & foster care | $10,000 |
| Dreams 4 All | Civic, provide mattresses for low-income | $10,000 |
| Families Forward Charlotte | Civic, empower families with resources to overcome intergenerational poverty | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Knoxville | Civic, support for homeless families | $10,000 |
| Flat Rock Playhouse | Civic, support of the arts | $10,000 |
| Hearts United for Good | Civic, providing food and support for homeless and underserved | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Health Clinic | Medical, provide affordable and quality health care for low-income and uninsured | $10,000 |
| Lake Norman Community Health Clinic | Medical, provide medical care for uninsured | $10,000 |
| Landmark Baptist Church | Civic, special needs baseball field | $10,000 |
| Matthews Free Medical Clinic | Medical, free medical care to low income and uninsured | $10,000 |
| Medical Benevolence Foundation | Medical, provide healthcare in developing countries | $10,000 |
| Newport Bread Basket | Civic, food pantry | $10,000 |
| Northern Moore Family Resource Center | Civic, pre-school and after school programs for families in need | $10,000 |
| Prancing Horse Center | Civic, provide benefits of therapeutic horseback riding to special needs individuals | $10,000 |
| Richmond County Hospice | Medical, regional hospice care | $10,000 |
| Roof Above | Civic, homeless services and housing programs | $10,000 |
| Smith Medical Clinic Inc | Medical, provide free medical care | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- G Steve Baxter Sr
- Barbara S Grotzke
- Emily E Pace
- Andrew D Pace
- Mark Bare
Questions people ask
Does George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc give?
$691,000 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists G Steve Baxter Sr (Chairman), Barbara S Grotzke (Director/Treasurer), Emily E Pace (Director/Assistant Secretary) and Andrew D Pace (Director/President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and human services.