The Baker Hostetler Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 26-3495996 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$185K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
89% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Reston, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Georgetown University Rise Program | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Cambridge, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Widener University Delaware Law School | Wilmington, DE | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland State University College of Law | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Marquette University Law School | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| New York University School of Law | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | Newark, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| South Texas College of Law | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Cincinnati College of Law | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa College of Law | Iowa City, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| University of South Carolina School of Law | Columbia, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102089
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3495996
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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