Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $84,441 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,300 | 18 | $949,092 |
| 2023 | $84,441 | 13 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 13 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable 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 Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 11 | $62,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OK Mozart | Music for public | $25,000 |
| St John's School | Operations Support | $10,000 |
| St John's School | Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Tunnels 2 Towers | Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Agape | Food for hungry and homeless | $2,000 |
| Concern Center | Assistance for people in need. | $2,000 |
| Journey Home | Operations Support | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operation support | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Outreach | Operations Support | $2,000 |
| Martha's Task | Operations Support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operations Support | $2,000 |
| St Jude's | Operations Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen K Baker
- Ben F Baker MD
Questions people ask
Does Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen K Baker (Director) and Ben F Baker MD (Director).
What does Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.