Sylvan T Baer Foundation
Accepts applications
Sylvan T Baer Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$188,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $145,000 | 8 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 7 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $188,000 | 7 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America N A Co DJCF 12700 Hillcrest Road Ste 201, Dallas, TX 75230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 615-5268 |
| What to submit | GO TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS PAGE FROM THE HOME PAGE OF DALLAS JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: www.djcf.org SHORT APPLICATION - PHASE 1 & FULL APPLICATION - PHASE 2 |
| Deadlines | June 15 at noon - phase i; august 31 - full application |
| Restrictions | Limited to Texas jewish organizations to benefit needy & deserving jewish individuals for 501(c)(3) purposes; applicants must be in operation for at least 3 years; preference to dallas county area |
What Sylvan T Baer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $183,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Homes for Adults (Chai) | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Dallas | Unrestricted general | $43,000 |
| Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas | For sss & mlp programs | $25,000 |
| Dallas Jewish Burial Fund | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Hillel of Dallas | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Moishe House | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Sylvan T Baer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 15 at noon - phase i; august 31 - full application.
How much does Sylvan T Baer Foundation give?
$188,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sylvan T Baer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Sylvan T Baer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.