Baker Hughes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Baker Hughes Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 990 grants; the typical grant was $264 and the largest $310,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants990
- Typical grant$264
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
61% 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 | $4.5 million | 1,043 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 990 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Baker Hughes 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 Hughes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 48 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $1.0 million in 283 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 268 | $1.0 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $310,120 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | $176,659 |
| New York | 56 | $140,510 |
| California | 50 | $131,471 |
| Virginia | 22 | $70,474 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $45,130 |
| Massachusetts | 21 | $45,099 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $38,927 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $26,065 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Tree Planted | General support | $310,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | General support | $200,000 |
| Texas Southern University | General support | $200,000 |
| Earth Day Network | General support | $152,500 |
| Angeli del Bello Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| St Mungos | General support | $95,000 |
| Heartwize | General support | $75,500 |
| American Red Cross Greater Houston Area Chapter | General support | $75,103 |
| Houston Food Bank | General support | $75,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General support | $56,187 |
| Teach for Malaysia | General support | $51,200 |
| Vita Living Inc | General support | $50,150 |
| Asociacion Civil Impacto Digitalcontrata Trans | General support | $50,000 |
| Care Hub Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Etijah (The Youth and Development Consultancy Institute) | General support | $50,000 |
| Four Pillars | General support | $50,000 |
| Fudep (Impaktemos Foundation) | General support | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Houston (Gigh) | General support | $50,000 |
| Help for Heroes | General support | $50,000 |
| Indonesian Street Children Organization (Isco) | General support | $50,000 |
| Saha Global | General support | $50,000 |
| Spastic Paraplegia Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights (Sahr) | General support | $50,000 |
| Suits for Sons Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| The National Autism Society of Malaysia (Nasom) | General support | $50,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Companies for Good | General support | $29,272 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Inc | General support | $25,757 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $25,539 |
| Spring Branch Education Foundation | General support | $25,500 |
| The Archie Foundation | General support | $25,400 |
| Mental Health Aberdeen | General support | $25,127 |
| The Engineering Development Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Ypenergy | General support | $25,000 |
| International Committee of the Red Cross | General support | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | General support | $11,101 |
| Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) | General support | $10,000 |
| Elahi Welfare Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Buese
- Rosa E Boling
- Tayo Akinokun
- Jim Apostolides
- Leann Coppola
- Mark Mehnert
- Georgia Magno
- Muzzamil Khider Ahmed
Questions people ask
Does Baker Hughes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baker Hughes Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 990 grants, with a typical grant of $264.
Who runs Baker Hughes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Buese (President), Rosa E Boling (Secretary/Treasurer & Exec Director), Tayo Akinokun (Vice President) and Jim Apostolides (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Baker Hughes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.