Susan and Stephen Baird Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-0478557 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$47.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $85,210.
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
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | General and unrestricted | $335,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | General and unrestricted | $310,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $247,500 |
| The Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General and unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Charitableshurwood Fund | Cincinnati, OH | General and unrestricted | $170,900 |
| Chicago Public Media Wbez | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Fidelity Charitablebaird & Warner Good Will Works | Cincinnati, OH | General and unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitablegastevich Family Giving Fund | Cincinnati, OH | General and unrestricted | $85,210 |
| Fidelity Charitablelucy Baird Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | General and unrestricted | $85,210 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Allies for Community Business | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Evergreen Climate Innovations | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Chicago Media Project | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $35,000 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | General and unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roaring Fork Public Radio Inc - Aspen Public Radio | Aspen, CO | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism | Berkeley, CA | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders NFP | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mother Jones | San Francisco, CA | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Proofing Station | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Emeryville, CA | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Working in the Schools | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Writers Theatre Inc | Glencoe, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wttw Window to the World Communications | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Elevate Energy | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Solve Mecfs | Glendale, CA | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vivery Community | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,248,820 | 35 |
| 2023 | $2,059,400 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349101372
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0478557
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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