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Baker Foundation
Chicago, IL · EIN 352178893 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$129K
Total Giving
$25K
Grants on File
7
Average Grant
$4K
Giving Radius
Where Baker Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2020 |
| Carmel, IN | $1K | 2021 |
| Highland Park, IL | $2K | 2021 |
| Highland Park, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Highland Park, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Highland Park, IL | $13K | 2022 |
7 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128K | $4K | $4K | $9K |
| 2022 | $133K | $4K | $11K | $19K |
| 2021 | $141K | $4K | $5K | $3K |
| 2020 | $139K | $4K | $-5,239 | $8K |
| 2019 | $153K | $7K | $10K | $17K |
| 2015 | $190K | $9K | $14K | $12K |
| 2014 | $189K | $10K | $-17,838 | $29K |
| 2013 | $236K | $10K | $50K | $19K |
| 2012 | $205K | $10K | $16K | $16K |
| 2011 | $205K | $10K | $4K | $12K |
Section VII
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