James and Dorothy Baer Foundation
Invitation OnlyFernandina Beach, Florida · EIN 65-6419397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$515K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$11.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Center | Fernandina Beach, FL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of North Florida | Clearwater, FL | General purpose grant | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Micah's Place | Fernandina Beach, FL | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Dress for Success | Miami, FL | General purpose grant | $40,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Wheels of Success | Tampa, FL | General purpose grant | $40,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Virginia Beach, VA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, TN | General purpose grant | $30,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging | Fernandina Beach, FL | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Amelia Island Chamber Music | Fernandina Beach, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Partners for Care | Glendale, CA | General purpose grant | $20,000 |
| Pinky Promise Foundation Inc | Callahan, FL | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Amelia Island Museum of History | Fernandina Beach, FL | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $460,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $177,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631759349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6419397
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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