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Margaret Baker Foundation
Northfield, IL · EIN 364218007 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$2.0M
Total Giving
$120K
Grants on File
7
Average Grant
$17K
Giving Radius
Where Margaret 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Northbrook, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Lake Forest, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Wilmette, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Wilmette, IL | $20K | 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 | $1.5M | $78K | $282K | $133K |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $68K | $736K | $123K |
| 2021 | $769K | $57K | $305K | $102K |
| 2020 | $566K | $60K | $-243,946 | $86K |
| 2019 | $896K | $73K | $120K | $84K |
| 2015 | $1.0M | $61K | $-11,051 | $71K |
| 2014 | $1.1M | $66K | $52K | $83K |
| 2013 | $1.2M | $59K | $209K | $89K |
| 2012 | $1.0M | $53K | $232K | $76K |
| 2011 | $875K | $53K | $40K | $73K |
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