Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd

Private foundation · Grantmaker New Orleans, LA EIN: 23-7174510

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $515K.

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd at a glance

In short: Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $271K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2021)
$1,356,420
+1306.9% vs 2020
Grants made (2021)
5
+0.0% vs 2020
Average grant
$271,284
+1306.9% vs 2020
Median grant
$271,284
Total assets
$15,929
-98.2% vs 2020
Primary geography
Louisiana (40% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2021

Jesuit Missions Bureau No: $271KJesuit Missions Bureau No$271KMaryknoll Fathers Brothers: $271KMaryknoll Fathers Brothers$271KRoman Cath Ch of Arch of No: $271KRoman Cath Ch of Arch of No$271KSoc for the Prop of the Faith: $271KSoc for the Prop of the Faith$271KSt Columbans Foreign Mission: $271KSt Columbans Foreign Mission$271K

The largest 2021 recipient was Jesuit Missions Bureau No ($271K). Together the top 5 received $1.4M.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K5$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

New OrleansMaryknollSt ColumbansSt. Louis

How Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd gives

  • In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M5 grants2020 5 grants2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2020) to $1.4M (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $1.4M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jesuit Missions Bureau No St. Louis, MOGeneral Purpose$271,284
Maryknoll Fathers Brothers Maryknoll, NYGeneral Purpose$271,284
Roman Cath Ch of Arch of No New Orleans, LAGeneral Purpose$271,284
Soc for the Prop of the Faith New Orleans, LAGeneral Purpose$271,284
St Columbans Foreign Mission St Columbans, NEGeneral Purpose$271,284
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2021$15,929$514,638$1,363,686$1,356,4205$1,362,822$514,638$24,386
2020$864,977$68,812$105,870$96,4105—$68,812$61,030

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd is led by Roman Cath Ch Of Arch Of No, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Roman Cath Ch Of Arch Of No

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd

How much does Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd give each year?

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $96K across 5 grants.

What is Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's typical grant size?

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's median grant in 2021 was $271,284, and its average grant was $271,284, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd give grants?

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's top state is Louisiana, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (20%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants).

Does Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's largest grantees?

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's largest 2021 grantees include Jesuit Missions Bureau No ($271,284), Maryknoll Fathers Brothers ($271,284) and Roman Cath Ch of Arch of No ($271,284), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

How large is Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd?

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd reported $16K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's EIN?

Agnes M & Lillie S Baker Char & Rel Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7174510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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