The Baker Foundation
Invitation OnlyRochester, New York · EIN 16-1462951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$253K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$20,349
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,684 and $30,027.
From the return
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
44% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Alzhemier's disease research fund | $100,108 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | School of health sciences | $40,036 |
| Lollypop Farms | Fairport, NY | Education | $30,027 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Baker surgical suite | $20,412 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Education | $20,349 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Education | $20,017 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital of Boston | Boston, MA | Education | $10,684 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Education | $10,025 |
| Pittsford YMCA | Pittsford, NY | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,658 | 9 |
| 2024 | $233,054 | 11 |
| 2023 | $174,984 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349100127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1462951
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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