The Baker Foundation
Invitation OnlyWhite Plains, New York · EIN 13-3405090 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
90% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Higher education | $35,000 |
| Charleston Collegiate School | Johns Island, SC | Education | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreac | Johns Island, SC | Community services: housing, clothing, food bank | $20,000 |
| Mater Christi School | Burlington, VT | Education | $15,000 |
| Dominican Foundation | New York, NY | Religious retirement | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame of Easton Church | Easton, CT | Catholic church | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Bridgeport Seminary Camp | Bridgeport, CT | Education of Seminarians | $10,000 |
| The Paraclete Foundation | Johns Island, SC | Home improvements for indigent families and individuals | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Richmond, VA | Hospital | $10,000 |
| Sister Parish Ministry | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Catholic parish | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Richmond, VA | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish | Charlotte, VT | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Telos Classical Academy | Park City, UT | Elementary education | $5,000 |
| Sts John and Mary Parish | Chappaqua, NY | Catholic parish | $5,000 |
| St Catherine Center for Special Nee | Fairfield, CT | Education of mentally handicapped | $3,000 |
| Shepherd's Inc | Fairfield, CT | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Randolph Macon University | Ashland, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | Education | $1,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($60,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,500 | 30 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631219349101843
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3405090
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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