Baker Foundation
Accepts applications
Baker Foundation is a private foundation in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $18,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$370,346
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $16,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $16,000 | 8 | $361,489 |
| 2024 | $18,500 | 12 | $370,346 |
How to apply
| Contact | K Robert Cunningham 610 East Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 367-5524 |
| What to submit | Generally a letter outlining purpose of grant requested and |
| Restrictions | The foundation is organized to benefit the citizens and residents of |
What Baker Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $18,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowanesque Valley FFA | National landjudging contest | $3,000 |
| Knoxville Public Library | Annual summerreading program | $2,000 |
| Knoxville Food Pantry | Renovations tobuilding | $1,500 |
| Westfield Child Development Center | Educationalfield trips | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarshipawarded | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarshipawarded | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarshipawarded | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarshipawarded | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarshipawarded | $1,500 |
| Northern Tier Recreation Authority | 1/2 mowing cost | $1,120 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 2062G | Materials andcamp fees | $1,025 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 2062B | Materials andcamp fees | $855 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle M Sama
- David E Robbins
- Michael G Schwarz
- Judy Quick
- David C Murdock
- K Robert Cunningham
- Thomas J Socha
- Citizens & Northern Bank
Questions people ask
Does Baker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Baker Foundation give?
$18,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Baker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michelle M Sama (Secretary), David E Robbins (Director), Michael G Schwarz (Director) and Judy Quick (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Baker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.