Baker Family Foundation Fka Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 81-0927729 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$266K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Kent | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $75,000 |
| Storehouse of Community Resource | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $50,000 |
| Grand Action 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $25,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $20,000 |
| Well House | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $20,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $15,000 |
| Alpha Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $10,500 |
| Casa of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $10,000 |
| West Michigan Youth for Christ | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $10,000 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | Wyoming, MI | General grant | $10,000 |
| Exalta Health | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $5,000 |
| Susan Mast Als | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $5,000 |
| Stagegr | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $4,000 |
| Coopersville Choir Boosters | Marne, MI | General grant | $2,500 |
| Guiding Light | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $2,000 |
| Community Food Club | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General grant | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $221,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600999349100330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0927729
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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