Baier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Baier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $45,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $145,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,000 | 7 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Baier Family 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 Baier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $80,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Run Ministries | To support programs to equip local churches to rescue people from the evils of slavery, empower leaders with training and tools and multiply movements that impact their world for good. | $45,000 |
| Come See Foundation | To ensure that the movie "the chosen" about the teachings and life of jesus christ is produced and distributed into 600 languages around the world. | $30,000 |
| Individual | To support the maisha mapya school which provides education, meaningful relationships and daily care to students. | $20,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | To support general operations of the college which offers a transformational education to young women. | $20,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | To support programs which introduce american youth to the principles of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To support general operations of the college which offers students a liberal arts education that is steeped in the historical roots of the western heritage. | $15,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | To provide support to musicians to help them realize their mission of creating personal relationships through music. | $10,000 |
| The Story Church Houston | To support the mission to inspire non-religious houstonians to follow jesus. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine B Gwin
- John L Baier III
- Alexa M Baier
Questions people ask
Does Baier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baier Family Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Baier Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine B Gwin (President), John L Baier III (Secretary) and Alexa M Baier (Vice President).
What does Baier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.