Baird Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6107937 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7M
Organizations funded3,862
Typical grant$500
Total assets$142.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
80% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $561,411 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Arts | $260,817 |
| Carmen Schools of Science & Technology | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $170,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Health and human services | $120,374 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School | Seattle, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Museum of American Finance | New York, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Saint John Catholic School | North Charleston, SC | Education | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $75,400 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Education | $74,734 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Youth organizations | $62,531 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | Education | $55,000 |
| Saint Thomas More High School | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $53,201 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | Education | $51,500 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Youth organizations | $50,910 |
| Horizons for Youth | Chicago, IL | Education | $50,118 |
| Spark-Y Youth Action Labs | Minneapolis, MN | Youth organizations | $50,060 |
| Bender Leadership Academy | Moon Township, PA | Education | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Tampa High School | Tampa, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| Evolve502 | Louisville, KY | Education | $50,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Nashville, TN | Health and human services | $50,000 |
| Herzing University | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $50,000 |
| The University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah's Place | Pittsburgh, PA | Health and human services | $48,880 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $46,795 |
| Generations Ahead | Traverse City, MI | Health and human services | $45,544 |
| Milwaukee Development Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable operations expenses | $42,000 |
| Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain | Greenwood Village, CO | Education | $40,250 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable operations expenses | $40,000 |
| Metro United Way | Louisville, KY | Health and human services | $38,058 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $38,030 |
| Carmen High School Development Organization | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $36,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School | Columbus, OH | Education | $36,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $32,335 |
| All-In Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $31,950 |
| Star Sponsorship Program Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Education | $31,500 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $31,000 |
| Forward Scholars | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $30,750 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | Health and human services | $30,149 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Health and human services | $28,764 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Siouxland | Sioux City, IA | Youth organizations | $27,272 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $26,750 |
| YMCA of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | Health and human services | $26,500 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $25,500 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Arts | $25,300 |
| Lincoln Foundation | Louisville, KY | Education | $25,000 |
| Teach for America - Chicago-Nw Indiana | Chicago, IL | Education | $25,000 |
| Teach for America - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $25,000 |
| Working in the Schools | Chicago, IL | Education | $25,000 |
| Sifma Foundation | New York, NY | Professional | $24,977 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Health and human services | $24,224 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $21,539 |
| The Ability Center | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $20,458 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Chicago, IL | Education | $20,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $19,090 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $18,865 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Education | $18,858 |
| Greater Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charitable operations expenses | $17,600 |
| Urban Impact | Pittsburgh, PA | Ethnic and religious | $16,500 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Arts | $16,119 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable operations expenses | $15,478 |
Showing the 60 largest of 3,862 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Schools of Science & Technology | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $130,000 |
| Milwaukee Development Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $84,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Arts | $80,000 |
| Allegheny Health Network | Pittsburgh, PA | Health and human services | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $40,000 |
| Assist | Suffield, CT | Education | $1,500 |
| Evolve Church | Milwaukee, WI | Ethnic and religious | $1,500 |
| Friendship Circle | West Bloomfield, MI | Health and human services | $1,500 |
| Memorial Drive United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | Ethnic and religious | $1,500 |
| Our Kids | Nashville, TN | Health and human services | $1,500 |
| Special Spaces Inc | Pewaukee, WI | Youth organizations | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable operations expenses | $1,500 |
| Vine Community Church Inc | South Milwaukee, WI | Ethnic and religious | $1,479 |
| Life Church | Washington, PA | Ethnic and religious | $1,333 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | Health and human services | $1,100 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Ethnic and religious | $1,000 |
| Atlas Fellows Inc | Chicago, IL | Youth organizations | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | Ethnic and religious | $1,000 |
| Keen Greater DC | Bathesda, MD | Health and human services | $1,000 |
| Opendoors of Asheville | Asheville, NC | Education | $900 |
| Children's Home Society of North Carolina | Greensboro, NC | Health and human services | $750 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $750 |
| Roof Above | Charlotte, NC | Health and human services | $750 |
| The Caps Foundation | Columbus, OH | Health and human services | $600 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Ethnic and religious | $566 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | Miami, FL | Environment | $500 |
| Book Drive for Kids | Lewisville, TX | Education | $500 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Charitable operations expenses | $500 |
| Christian Academy of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Education | $500 |
| Civic Builders Inc | New York, NY | Education | $500 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | Houston, TX | Environment | $500 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $500 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Health and human services | $500 |
| Lake Park Friends | Milwaukee, WI | Environment | $500 |
| Milwaukee Domes Alliance | Milwaukee, WI | Environment | $500 |
| North Point Lighthouse Friends Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable operations expenses | $500 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Health and human services | $500 |
| Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service | Peoria, IL | Ethnic and religious | $500 |
| Prager University Foundation | Hollywood, FL | Education | $500 |
| St Theresa's Congregation | Eagle, WI | Ethnic and religious | $500 |
| Uplift Education | Dallas, TX | Education | $500 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | Arts | $500 |
| Racine County Food Bank | Racine, WI | Health and human services | $495 |
| American Red Cross of King County | Seattle, WA | Health and human services | $439 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | Health and human services | $300 |
| Progressive Animal Welfare Society | Seattle, WA | Charitable operations expenses | $300 |
| Holy Family Parish | Kirkland, WA | Ethnic and religious | $275 |
| Akron Rotary Camp | New Franklin, OH | Youth organizations | $259 |
| Young Authors Greenhouse | Louisville, KY | Youth organizations | $258 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Charitable operations expenses | $250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Health and human services | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $225 |
| Care at Arthur Street Hotel | Louisville, KY | Health and human services | $218 |
| Bella's Voice | Shoreline, WA | Charitable operations expenses | $200 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Education | $200 |
| Camp Kesem National | Covina, CA | Youth organizations | $200 |
| Food for the Hungry Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Health and human services | $200 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Health and human services | $200 |
| Grrand | Louisville, KY | Charitable operations expenses | $200 |
| Hunger Task Force | West Milwaukee, WI | Health and human services | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,985,596 | 3,961 |
| 2024 | $6,620,946 | 3,861 |
| 2023 | $5,957,653 | 3,653 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103954
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6107937
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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