The Bayer Family Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4085263 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$231K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$250
Total assets$38.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $125 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Mastodon | Mesa, AZ | To further organization's exempt purpose | $5,616 |
| Childrens Hospital of Colorado | Aurora, CO | To further organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Center | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $1,020 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $550 |
| Teachforth | New Jersey, NJ | To further organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Thirteen | Washington, DC | To further organization's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $200 |
| 70 Faces Media | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $189 |
| NY Historical Society | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $160 |
| Rabbinical Council of America | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $125 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $124 |
| Wikimedia New York City | New York, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $100 |
| Stone Barns Center | Tarrytown, NY | To further organization's exempt purpose | $90 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,924 | 16 |
| 2022 | $1,677,802 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Apr 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521019349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4085263
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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