Baker Community Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Baker Community Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $213,200 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,100 and the largest $50,000. 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$213,200
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,100
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$596,808
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,500 the year before.
21% 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 | $172,500 | 14 | $690,072 |
| 2024 | $213,200 | 14 | $596,808 |
How to apply
Baker Community 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 Baker Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $65,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $9,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rafiki | Payments for assistance with health | $50,000 |
| Joni and Friends Wheels of the World | Payments for wheelchair assistance | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Pmts for homes for low income | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Pmts for medical benefits for all | $25,000 |
| Mom's in Prayer | Pmts for religious education | $25,000 |
| Vail Mountain School | Pmts for educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Pmts for religious education | $7,200 |
| Brazos Pregnancy Center | Pmts for pregnancy education assista | $5,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Pmts for religious educational assis | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Lifeline | Pmts for pregnancy education assist | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Pmts for religious education | $5,000 |
| Vail Valley Charitable Fund | Payments for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | Pmts for religious education | $4,000 |
| Operation Smile | Pmts for assistance to children | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Georgia Baker
- Charles Baker
- Georgina Baker
Questions people ask
Does Baker Community Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baker Community Foundation give?
$213,200 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,100.
Who runs Baker Community Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Georgia Baker (Director/Pre), Charles Baker (Director) and Georgina Baker (Director/Vp/).
What does Baker Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.