Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation
ARTHUR & HELEN BAER is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 grants went to Missouri organizations, supporting work that included early childhood education, jazz education, music therapy, arts, and general charitable purposes.
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation gave $386K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Missouri. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $386,000
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,571
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,363,894
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Uhy Advisors Mo 15 Sunnen Dr 100, St Louis, MO 63143
Phone: (314) 615-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southside Early Childhood Center ($75K). Together the top 10 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 82 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2019) to $498K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Early Childhood Center St. Louis, MO | Early Childhood Programs and Gala | $75,000 |
| Jazz St Louis St. Louis, MO | Jazz U Education Program and Gala Sponsor | $55,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon St. Louis, MO | Music Therapy Program | $50,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | General Funding | $50,000 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Funding | $35,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy St. Louis, MO | General Funding | $25,000 |
| BJC Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Books for STL Kids St. Louis, MO | General Funding | $15,000 |
| The Backstoppers St. Louis, MO | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Archeological Institute of America St. Louis, MO | Baer Lecture Series | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,363,894 | $863,302 | $706,532 | $386,000 | 14 | $433,117 | $597,672 | $472,307 |
| 2023 | $7,207,124 | $554,357 | $707,090 | $437,500 | 15 | $474,602 | $321,994 | $437,632 |
| 2022 | $7,359,857 | $498,779 | $787,238 | $497,500 | 20 | $531,148 | $257,785 | $460,109 |
| 2021 | $7,648,316 | $1,211,796 | $721,494 | $404,750 | 18 | $447,496 | $941,254 | $512,057 |
| 2020 | $7,158,014 | $648,109 | $676,974 | $378,750 | 15 | — | $404,364 | $453,904 |
| 2019 | $7,185,818 | $600,572 | $526,907 | $285,550 | 13 | — | $412,869 | $452,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $472K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in early childhood education, music and arts, education, pediatric care, and other charitable areas. For example, Southside Early Childhood Center says its mission is to create lasting opportunity for children and families through early childhood education and support services. Jazz St. Louis describes its mission as advancing jazz through performance, education, and community engagement. The Sheldon Arts Foundation says it uses music and art to provide experiences that strengthen the community, while Lift For Life Academy describes itself as a learning community empowering students to reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $386,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $75,000 to Southside Early Childhood Center for early childhood programs and a gala; $55,000 to Jazz St. Louis for its Jazz U education program and gala sponsorship; $50,000 to Cardinal Glennon for a music therapy program; and $50,000 to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital for general funding. Other grants included $35,000 to The Sheldon Arts Foundation, $25,000 each to Lift For Life Academy and BJC Foundation, and $15,000 each to Books for STL Kids and The Backstoppers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick E Stark as president and David Lacks as advisory director.
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation is led by Patrick E. Stark, President on every filing since 2019; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick E. Stark
President
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $50K (2024)
David Lacks
Advisory Director
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $45K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Patrick E Stark (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation
How much does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation gave $386K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $438K across 15 grants.
What is Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,571, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (13 grants).
Does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southside Early Childhood Center ($75,000), Jazz St Louis ($55,000) and Cardinal Glennon ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation?
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $433K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $472K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in early childhood education, music and arts, education, pediatric care, and other charitable areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1353474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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