Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 43-6829338 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$62.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SIDNEY BAER JR FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 N BRENTWOOD BLVD SUITE 1400, ST LOUIS MO 63105 |
| Phone | 8882657962 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INQUIRY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENGAGE OR INVOLVE IN MENTAL HEALTH |
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
97% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General operating | $172,941 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Charleston, MA | General operating | $110,000 |
| Center for Reintegration | Saugerties, NY | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Bay Cove Human Services Inc | Boston, MA | General operating | $85,000 |
| University of Mass Medical School Foundation | Worcester, MA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Brookline Community Mental Health Center | Brookline, MA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Boston, MA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | General operating | $69,661 |
| Genesis Club House Inc | Worcester, MA | General operating | $67,000 |
| Northwell Health | Glen Oaks, NY | General operating | $60,000 |
| Independence Center | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $55,000 |
| Gateway Housing First Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $50,000 |
| Assisi House | St Louis, MO | General operating | $40,000 |
| The Edinburg Center | Bedford, MA | General operating | $35,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Fdn | St Louis, MO | General operating | $35,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Fdn | New York, NY | General operating | $35,000 |
| Mental Health Association Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Fellowship Place Inc | New Haven, CT | General operating | $25,000 |
| Judge David L Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law | Washington, DC | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation South | Chesterfield, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Provident Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Washington University School of Medicine | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ssm Health Foundation St Louis | St Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | Arlington, VA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Tarrant County Clubhouse | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Penobscot Community Health Center | Bangor, ME | General operating | $20,000 |
| Isps | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Assoc of Eerie County | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| Lincoln Behavioral Services | Redford, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| American Neuropsychiatric Association | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Social Services Inc | Wichita, KS | General operating | $17,500 |
| Students With Schizophrenia | State College, PA | General operating | $17,500 |
| St Louis Regional Public Media Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | Dallas, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Child Center Marygrove | Florissant, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tasks Unlimited | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Municipal Theatre Assoc of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Karis Community | Denver, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nami St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Fdn | Falls Church, VA | General operating | $4,995 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,659,597 | 41 |
| 2023 | $2,462,039 | 35 |
| 2022 | $2,138,404 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631309349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6829338
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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