Michael H Baker Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 82-4916970 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$227K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $22,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Gift pledge - umja | $91,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | Great jewish books program | $25,000 |
| Workers Circle | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| In Geveb | Cambridge, MA | Pledge donation | $22,000 |
| Minnesota Academy of Science | St Paul, MN | Forse program | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Donation - proposals | $15,000 |
| New Lehrhaus | Berkeley, CA | General operating | $11,000 |
| National Center for Jewish Film | Waltham, MA | Film restoration | $10,000 |
| Al Otro Lado | Los Angeles, CA | Year end donation | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Ukraine crisis & year end grant | $2,500 |
| Partners in Health | Brewer, ME | General operating | $2,500 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | Year end donation | $2,500 |
| Association for Jewish Studies | New York, NY | Travel grants | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $180,600 | 14 |
| 2023 | $151,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101673
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4916970
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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