Julie and Doug Baker Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 46-1734894 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$27.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $30,000.
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
96% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | Edina, MN | General operating | $192,000 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $170,000 |
| Great Mn Schools | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $150,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General operating | $140,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | General operating | $80,000 |
| Edallies | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity -- | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Baby's Space - a Place to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Banyan Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | St Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Museum of Russian Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Page Education Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Edina Givengo | Edina, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oasis for Youth | Bloomington, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lions Ink | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church | Edina, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Lift Garage | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
| Edina Education Fund | Edina, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Compas Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General operating | $1,200 |
| Milkweed Editions | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Kinship of Cumberland | Cumberland, WI | General operating | $1,000 |
| Onevillage Partners | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,133,700 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,523,200 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1734894
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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