The J Baker Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 46-1453525 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.9M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$198.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $400,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To Promote the work of President & Fellows of Harvard College. | $2,750,000 |
| Rethink Food USA Inc | New York, NY | To Promote the work of Rethink Food USA Inc. | $2,750,000 |
| Every Cure Inc | New York, NY | To Promote the work of Every Cure Inc. | $500,000 |
| Carbon Containment Lab | New Haven, CT | To Promote the work of Carbon Containment Lab. | $400,000 |
| Cepia Inc | Breckenridge, CO | To Promote the work of Cepia Inc. | $200,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | New York, NY | To Promote the work of Center for Hearing and Communication. | $75,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | New York, NY | To Promote the work of Trinity Episcopal School. | $75,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | To Promote the work of Yale University. | $50,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | To Promote the work of Phillips Exeter Academy. | $25,000 |
| The Children's law Center | Brooklyn, NY | To Promote the work of The Children's law Center. | $10,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust Inc | Southampton, NY | To Promote the work of Peconic Land Trust, Inc. | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | Bozeman, MT | To Promote the work of Yellowstone Club Community Foundation. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,855,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $5,877,500 | 12 |
| 2022 | $5,286,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1453525
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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