Baxter International Foundation
Invitation OnlyDeerfield, Illinois · EIN 36-3159396 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$13.7M
Organizations funded1,300
Typical grant$212
Total assets$67.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $525.
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
83% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Dallas, CT | Matching gifts | $2,550,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Dallas, CT | Matching gifts | $1,196,934 |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, TX | Matching gifts | $1,000,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Minneapolis, IL | Matching gifts | $991,500 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, AL | Matching gifts | $835,236 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, PA | Matching gifts | $830,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, IN | Matching gifts | $650,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | Virginia Beach, IL | Matching gifts | $600,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CT | Matching gifts | $581,845 |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, TX | Matching gifts | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County | Gurnee, IL | Matching gifts | $250,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, IL | Matching gifts | $250,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, VA | Matching gifts | $250,000 |
| Health Research & Educational Trust | Chicago, IL | Matching gifts | $215,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, TX | Matching gifts | $200,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Dallas, CT | Matching gifts | $200,000 |
| First | Manchester, CT | Matching gifts | $183,422 |
| International Health Partners Inc | Seattle, IN | Matching gifts | $175,000 |
| Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation | Chicago, CT | Matching gifts | $150,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, NJ | Matching gifts | $150,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, AL | Matching gifts | $120,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, TX | Matching gifts | $100,000 |
| Children's Health Fund | New York, CT | Matching gifts | $100,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Dallas, CT | Matching gifts | $100,000 |
| Lake County Crisis Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Domestic Violen | Zion, IL | Matching gifts | $100,000 |
| Association of University Programs in Health Administration | Washington, DC | Matching gifts | $97,000 |
| Illinois Science and Technology Institute | Chicago, IL | Matching gifts | $60,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CT | Matching gifts | $50,000 |
| Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc | Washington DC, CA | Matching gifts | $50,000 |
| Map International | Brunswick, MA | Matching gifts | $50,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, MD | Matching gifts | $50,000 |
| Ripley County Community Foundation Inc | Batesville, CO | Matching gifts | $40,000 |
| International Honor Society of Nursing Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IL | Matching gifts | $35,000 |
| Serenity Incorporated | Mountain Home, IL | Matching gifts | $30,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CT | Matching gifts | $25,000 |
| Partnership for Quality Medical Donations | Annapolis, NY | Matching gifts | $25,000 |
| American Diabetes Association - Chicago | Merrifield, TX | Matching gifts | $20,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, TX | Matching gifts | $20,000 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries Inc | Worcester, MA | Matching gifts | $20,000 |
| The Cradle Society | Evanston, CA | Matching gifts | $20,000 |
| The Oconnell House Inc | Lowell, CA | Matching gifts | $20,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CT | Matching gifts | $15,000 |
| Illinois Science and Technology Institute | Chicago, PA | Matching gifts | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, WI | Dollars for doers | $14,813 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, TX | Matching gifts | $12,300 |
| Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals | Orlando, TX | Matching gifts | $10,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, MA | Matching gifts | $10,000 |
| Love Family Christian Foundation | Cary, MA | Matching gifts | $10,000 |
| Team 2472 Centennial Robotics | Circle Pines, CA | Matching gifts | $10,000 |
| The Asheville City Schools Foundation | Asheville, CA | Matching gifts | $10,000 |
| Temple University - Office of Institutional Advancement | Philadelphia, OH | Matching gifts | $10,000 |
| Proof Alliance | Saint Paul, NY | Matching gifts | $7,500 |
| Grace Refuge Outreach Worldwide G R O W | Wooster, CT | Matching gifts | $5,827 |
| Heart Care International Inc | Greenwich, CT | Matching gifts | $5,650 |
| Community Church of Greensburg Inc | Greensburg, CT | Matching gifts | $5,512 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, UT | Matching gifts | $5,500 |
| Childrens Place Association | Chicago, CT | Matching gifts | $5,100 |
| Baps Charities Inc | Windsor, DC | Matching gifts | $5,000 |
| Beads of Courage Inc | Tucson, CT | 2022 ukraine 2:1 matching gift campaign | $5,000 |
| Bosana Foundation | Los Angeles, CT | Matching gifts | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 1,300 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | Matching gifts | $830,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | Matching gifts | $600,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Matching gifts | $581,845 |
| Health Research & Educational Trust | Chicago, IL | Matching gifts | $215,000 |
| Association of University Programs in Health Administration | Washington, DC | Matching gifts | $97,000 |
| Map International | Brunswick, GA | Matching gifts | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,712,224 | 1,306 |
| 2023 | $10,233,976 | 2,047 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3159396
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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