The Baker Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDexter City, Ohio · EIN 31-1363067 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR CARL L BAKER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 41712 STATE ROUTE 821, CALDWELL OH 43724 |
| Phone | 7407833575 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM. INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION; STATE THE REASON THE GRANT IS BEING REQUESTED AND THE INTENDED USE OF THE MONIES IF RECEIVED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | REQUESTING ORGANIZATION MUST BE AN APPROVED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. |
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
6% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department | Caldwell, OH | Donation | $6,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Harp Mission | Caldwell, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department | Lower Salem, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Macksburg United Methodist | Macksburg, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Akc Canine Health Foundation | Raliegh, NC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Paws of Noble County | Caldwell, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue | Pataskala, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Osu College of Veterinary Medicine | Columbus, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Summerfield Vol Fire Department | Summerfield, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Noble County Sheriff K-9 Fund | Caldwell, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Belle Valley Area Historical Preservation | Belle Valley, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Caldwell VFW | Caldwell, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Dexter City American Legion | Dexter City, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Noble Learning Center | Caldwell, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349101437
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1363067
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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