Charles D and Mary a Bauer Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilliamsville, New York · EIN 16-1525643 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$19.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $24,627 and $66,851.
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
80% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artpark | Lewiston, NY | Community arts projects | $164,229 |
| Canisius High School | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $104,913 |
| University of Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Research | $104,913 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary | San Luis Obispo, CA | School-Wide support | $100,000 |
| Global Peht Corp | Cos Cob, CT | Vocational training | $82,114 |
| New Pond Farm Education System | Redding, CT | Farm education | $81,148 |
| Loyola Blakefield High School | Towson, MD | Scholarships | $66,851 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Student scholarships | $65,000 |
| Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Sch | Berlin, MD | Theatre sound & light upgrade | $65,000 |
| Healthcare Foundation Ventura Cty | Ventura, CA | Child life specialist | $61,634 |
| Mission Basilica | Ventura, CA | Replacing the organ console | $60,100 |
| Ventura Botanical Gardens | Ventura, CA | Stair construction | $60,000 |
| Benaroya Research Institute | Seattle, WA | Freezers for storage of immune cells | $45,955 |
| Museum of Ventura County | Ventura, CA | Oral history program | $40,000 |
| Avenues to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Contract jobs program | $35,000 |
| St Joseph School | Seattle, WA | Education | $34,529 |
| Partners for Peace | Salinas, CA | Group mentoring | $34,364 |
| Check-6 Foundation Inc | Riva, MD | Enhance quality of life for veterans | $25,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Museum of Art | San Luis Obispo, CA | Youth arts education | $25,000 |
| Restorative Justice Partners Inc | Marina, CA | Community building & conflict resolu | $24,627 |
| New Art City Theatre | Ventura, CA | Festival programming & workshops | $20,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Rochester, NY | Poison prevention & childrens progra | $20,000 |
| Ventura Family YMCA | Santa Barbara, CA | Scholarship program | $20,000 |
| San Luis Coastal Adult School | San Luis Obispo, CA | Garden upgrade & scholarship | $15,000 |
| Swimkins Synchronized Swimmimg Asso | Buffalo, NY | Athlete/Leadership development | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | San Jose, CA | Fundraising for lls | $9,927 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,375,304 | 26 |
| 2023 | $463,740 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640149349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1525643
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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