The Baker Family Trust
Invitation OnlyWellesley, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6628772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $2,500,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000,000 |
| Heritage Museums & Gardens | Sandwich, MA | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| The Society for the Four Arts | PALm BEACH, FL | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Esplanade Association | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Oyster Harbors Club Employee Scholarship Fund | Osterville, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Joey Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic School | Braintree, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| NAMI Cape Cod | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,150 |
| Crossroads | Duxbury, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | Waltham, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Barnstable Clean Water Coalition | Osterville, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Norton, MA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Woman's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| The Nichols House Museum | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,702,900 | 19 |
| 2023 | $3,172,200 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349101861
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6628772
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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