Edward L Bakewell Jr Family Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-1434313 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $446,887.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD W MEIER |
|---|---|
| Address | 8820 LADUE ROAD SUITE 200, ST LOUIS MO 63124 |
| Phone | 3148625555 |
| Form and materials | ONLY WRITTEN APPLICATIONS EXPLAINING THE MERITS OF THE SPECIFIC REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE - EACH APPLICANT AND THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT OR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE EVALUATED ON MERIT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $446,887 |
| The Mark Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| The V Foundation | Cary, NC | General support | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $896,887 | 3 |
| 2024 | $419,341 | 1 |
| 2023 | $560,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104524
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1434313
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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