Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-1353474 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$386K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$10.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Early Childhood Center | St Louis, MO | Early childhood programs and gala | $75,000 |
| Jazz St Louis | St Louis, MO | Jazz u education program and gala sponsor | $55,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon | St Louis, MO | Music therapy program | $50,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | Maryland Heights, MO | General funding | $50,000 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | General funding | $35,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy | St Louis, MO | General funding | $25,000 |
| Bjc Foundation | St Louis, MO | General funding | $25,000 |
| Books for Stl Kids | St Louis, MO | General funding | $15,000 |
| The Backstoppers | St Louis, MO | General funding | $15,000 |
| Archeological Institute of America | St Louis, MO | Baer lecture series | $12,500 |
| Uso of Missouri Inc | St Louis, MO | General funding | $11,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants for the Arts | St Louis, MO | General funding | $7,500 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | St Louis, MO | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | St Louis, MO | Harvey kornblum jewish food pantry | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $386,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $437,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521349349101767
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1353474
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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