Baird Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3916695 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$33K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$11,080
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $11,500.
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.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Cathedral | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $11,500 |
| Kuzhithurai Integral Dev Soc Serv Kuzhithurai Integral Dev Social Services | Kanyakumari India, IN | Contribution | $11,080 |
| Ark Academy | Sheridan, WY | Contribution | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,580 | 3 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349100627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3916695
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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