Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $192,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$192,000
- Assets$27.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.5 million | 45 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $27.8 million |
How to apply
Julie & Doug Baker Jr 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 Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 30 | $992,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $140,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | General operating | $192,000 |
| Way to Grow | General operating | $170,000 |
| Great MN Schools | General operating | $150,000 |
| Duke University | General operating | $140,000 |
| University of St Thomas | General operating | $80,000 |
| Edallies | General operating | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General operating | $50,000 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity -- | General operating | $50,000 |
| Baby's Space - A Place to Grow | General operating | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | General operating | $30,000 |
| Banyan Foundation | General operating | $30,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | General operating | $30,000 |
| Museum of Russian Art | General operating | $15,000 |
| Page Education Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Edina Givengo | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oasis for Youth | General operating | $15,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lions Ink | General operating | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Lift Garage | General operating | $5,000 |
| Fresh Energy | General operating | $3,000 |
| Edina Education Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operating | $2,000 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General operating | $2,000 |
| Compas Inc | General operating | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | General operating | $1,200 |
| Milkweed Editions | General operating | $1,000 |
| Kinship of Cumberland | General operating | $1,000 |
| Onevillage Partners | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas M Baker Jr
- Julie M Baker
Questions people ask
Does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas M Baker Jr (C0-TRUSTEE) and Julie M Baker (Co-Trustee).
What does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.