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The Baird Foundation

Historical Funder

Buffalo, New York · EIN 16-6023080 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$598K
Organizations funded116
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$12.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,250.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactMs Catherine Schweitzer
Address936 Delaware Avenue Suite 207, Buffalo NY 14209
Phone7168832428
Form and materialsWRITTEN APPLICATION STATING AMOUNT AND PURPOSE OF REQUEST. INCLUDE 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY PERSON ON THE GOVERNING BOARD RECEIVING NO COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsPREFERENCES TO AWARDS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA.

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.

  • Arts & Culture21
  • Environment8
  • Education6
  • Health5
  • Human Services4
  • Animal Welfare3

Where it gives

26% of grants went outside New York.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
US National Ski and Snowboard Hall of FameIshpeming, MIUnrestricted$40,000
The Buffalo SeminaryBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$27,500
Buffalo ReUseBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$25,000
Graycliff Conservancy IncDerby, NYUnrestricted$23,250
Burchfield Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$21,840
Niagara Aerospace MuseumNiagara Falls, NYUnrestricted$20,000
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$19,250
Investigative PostBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$16,426
Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier IncNorth Tonawanda, NYUnrestricted$15,135
Artpark & CompanyLewiston, NYUnrestricted$15,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$15,000
Buffalo Waterways CenterRochester, NYUnrestricted$15,000
Community Foundation of Sarasota County IncSarasota, FLUnrestricted$15,000
Buffalo City MissionBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$11,000
BRR AllianceBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie CountyBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
Canisius CollegeBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
CEPA GalleryBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
City Year IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
The Summit CenterGetzville, NYUnrestricted$10,000
ViaBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
Assembly House 150Buffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,500
Buffalo Audubon Society IncNorth Java, NYUnrestricted$7,500
One Symphony Circle IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,500
Shea's Performing Arts CenterBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,500
Western New York Scout CouncilBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,500
Rural Outreach CenterEast Aurora, NYUnrestricted$7,000
Wny VetsBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,000
Community Music School of BuffaloBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$6,000
Western New York Public Broadcasting AssociationBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,250
Buffalo Hive Arts & CultureBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Buffalo Jewish FederationWilliamsville, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Buffalo Niagara Heritage VillageAmherst, NYUnrestricted$5,000
East Side Parkways CoalitionBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Home of My Own of WNYEast Amherst, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Kaleida Health Foundation IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
National Federation for Just Communities of WNYBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
North American Bear CenterEly, MNUnrestricted$5,000
Pink Ribbon GoodClayton, OHUnrestricted$5,000
Seabird Restoration ProgramBremen, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Sisters Hospital FoundationBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
The Tool Library IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
WNY Jails Justice NetworkAlbany, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Family Promise of WNYBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$4,000
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAUnrestricted$4,000
Maine Natural History ObservatoryGouldsboro, MEUnrestricted$3,500
Niagara Gospel MissionNiagara Falls, NYUnrestricted$3,500
The Bison Children's Scholarship FundBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$3,500
Bar Room BuzzardsBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$3,000
First Look Buffalo Theatre CompanyBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$3,000
Grassroots Gardens WNYBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$3,000
Nichols School of BuffaloBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$3,000
Wildlife Research InstituteEly, MNUnrestricted$3,000
American Red CrossBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Beth C Wright Cancer Resource CenterEllsworth, MEUnrestricted$2,500
Bristol Village Home IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Buffalo Architecture Foundation IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$2,500
New England Ski MuseumFranconia, NHUnrestricted$2,500

Showing the 60 largest of 116 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$597,573116
2023$550,28792

Sources

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