Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnnadale, Minnesota · EIN 85-4018822 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $2,500.
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
36% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venn Foundation | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $752,500 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | Annadale, MN | General charitable purposes | $531,250 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Belgrade, MN | General charitable purposes | $76,300 |
| Annadale Arts & Textile Center | Annadale, MN | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Fountains United Methodist | Fountains, CO | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Annadale Food Shelf | Annadale, MN | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Annadale Public Schools | Annadale, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Annadale Youth First | Annadale, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Pancan | Manhattan Beach, CA | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Pleasant Lake Improvement Association | Annadale, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Ica Food Shelf | Minnetonka, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Mountain Valley Development | Glenwood Springs, CO | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Stearns History Museum | St Could, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Excelsior United Methodist Church | Excelsior, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Guthrie Theatre | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hamilton Habitat Inc | Grand Marais, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterns | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Smile Network | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Hovland, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | St Cloud, MN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota | St Cloud, MN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Centracare Foundation | St Cloud, MN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Verde Cares Inc | Rio Verde, AZ | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hovland Fire Department | Hovland, MN | General charitable purposes | $350 |
| Outward Bound | Baltimore, MD | General charitable purposes | $350 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | Portland, OR | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| National Peace Corp Association | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Scottsdale, AZ | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| St Judes Research | Memphis, TN | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Amnesty International | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $150 |
| Caring Bridge | Albert Lea, MN | General charitable purposes | $150 |
| Commenorative Air Force | Topeka, KS | General charitable purposes | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,441,400 | 39 |
| 2023 | $120,995 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4018822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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