Baird Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Baird Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.0 million in 3,862 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $561,411. 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$7.0 million
- Number of grants3,862
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$561,411
- Assets$143 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.5 million the year before.
41% 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 | $5.7 million | 3,621 | $115 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 3,751 | $130 million |
| 2025 | $7.0 million | 3,862 | $143 million |
How to apply
Baird Foundation Inc 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 Baird Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 51 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 734 | $2.7 million |
| Kentucky | 350 | $560,277 |
| Illinois | 233 | $521,081 |
| Pennsylvania | 173 | $324,331 |
| Indiana | 172 | $252,832 |
| New York | 140 | $249,069 |
| Minnesota | 144 | $217,977 |
| Washington | 118 | $200,008 |
| Tennessee | 133 | $196,451 |
| Ohio | 181 | $191,375 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Health and human services | $561,411 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Arts | $260,817 |
| Carmen Schools of Science & Technology | Education | $170,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Health and human services | $120,374 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School | Education | $100,000 |
| Museum of American Finance | Education | $100,000 |
| Saint John Catholic School | Education | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation | Health and human services | $75,400 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Education | $74,734 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee | Youth organizations | $62,531 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana | Education | $55,000 |
| Saint Thomas More High School | Education | $53,201 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Education | $51,500 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc | Youth organizations | $50,910 |
| Horizons for Youth | Education | $50,118 |
| Spark-Y Youth Action Labs | Youth organizations | $50,060 |
| Bender Leadership Academy | Education | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Tampa High School | Education | $50,000 |
| EVOLVE502 | Education | $50,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Health and human services | $50,000 |
| Herzing University | Education | $50,000 |
| The University of St Thomas | Education | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah's Place | Health and human services | $48,880 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Education | $46,795 |
| Generations Ahead | Health and human services | $45,544 |
| Milwaukee Development Corp | Charitable operations expenses | $42,000 |
| Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain | Education | $40,250 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Charitable operations expenses | $40,000 |
| Metro United Way | Health and human services | $38,058 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee | Education | $38,030 |
| Carmen High School Development Organization | Education | $36,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School | Education | $36,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Education | $32,335 |
| All-In Milwaukee | Education | $31,950 |
| Star Sponsorship Program Inc | Education | $31,500 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy | Education | $31,000 |
| Forward Scholars | Education | $30,750 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Health and human services | $30,149 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Health and human services | $28,764 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Siouxland | Youth organizations | $27,272 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Skelton
- Alexandria Craig
- Jennifer L McCauley
- Dawn M Decicco
- Steven G Booth
- Rodney L Jones-Tyson
- CH Randolph Lyon
- Geoffrey C Mackey
- Gordon G Pan
- Michael J Schroeder
- Mary Ellen Stanek
Questions people ask
Does Baird Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baird Foundation Inc give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2025, across 3,862 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Baird Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Skelton (Vice President/Tax Director), Alexandria Craig (Vice President), Jennifer L McCauley (Treasurer) and Dawn M Decicco (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Baird Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.