Michael Baker International Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael Baker International Foundation is a private foundation in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,350 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,350
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$100,229
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,270 the year before.
59% of its 2025 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 | $82,600 | 52 | $108,295 |
| 2024 | $86,270 | 49 | $114,879 |
| 2025 | $46,350 | 39 | $100,229 |
How to apply
Michael Baker International 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 Michael Baker International Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $41,850 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Beaver Area Heritage Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Beaver County Humane Society | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Warriors' Ascent | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Animal Friends | General Operating Support | $1,250 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Beaver County Lighthouse for the Blind | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Benjamin M Banks Jr Memorial Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania Inc | General Operating Support | $500 |
| California Community Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Capital Area Greenbelt Association | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Captain Erick Foster Memorial Ride | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Carnegie Free Library | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Conquer the Colony | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Construction Management Association of America Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Cornerstone Community Ministries Inc | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Families United Network Inc | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Friends of Kilbuck Lodge | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Hospice of Central Pennsylvania | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg Area | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Hunt of A Lifetime Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Karen Carns Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Shepherds Heart Fellowship & Ministries | General Operating Support | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Trevor Popeck Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Venture Outdoors | General Operating Support | $500 |
| West Hills Food Pantry | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | General Operating Support | $500 |
| William C Blackmon Athletic Memorial Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| WQED Multimedia | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Dauphin County Library System | General Operating Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Lutes
- John Tedder
- Stephanie Long
Questions people ask
Does Michael Baker International Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael Baker International Foundation give?
$46,350 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Michael Baker International Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Lutes (President & Executive Director), John Tedder (Director & Secretary) and Stephanie Long (Director & Treasurer).
What does Michael Baker International Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.