Baer Family Charitable Foundation
The Baer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Logan, Utah. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing assistance to qualifying individuals or qualifying organizations that serve people in need.
Baer Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Baer Family Charitable Foundation gave $54K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,858
- -36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,896
- -36.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $25,631
- +4251.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Baer Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing describes an application process requiring an explanation of need and intended use of funds, plus evidence of financial need. The director determines eligibility.
- Review Cycle
- December 15 each year. The 2025 filing lists this deadline; that date has passed.
- Deadline
- December 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard D Baer
Mailing address: 1430 Canyon Rd Num 2, Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 757-7372
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baer Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lynell Wilson ($20K). Together the top 8 received $33K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($20,999), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $84K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynell Wilson Logan, UT | Assistance with a Variety of Qualifying Expenses | $20,178 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,999 |
| Rachelle Ewing Logan, UT | Debt Assistance | $4,981 |
| Chandra Howard Logan, UT | Assistance with Funeral Expenses | $2,500 |
| Isasiah Long Logan, UT | Donation to Non Profit Organization | $2,135 |
| Amy Charbonneau Logan, UT | Mental Health Awareness Assistance | $1,000 |
| Canine Companion Visitation Logan, UT | Donation to Non Profit Organization | $926 |
| Francis Davis Homeless Shelter Logan, UT | Donation to Charity Organization | $750 |
| Susan Hidalgo Logan, UT | Food Stamp Replacement Assistance | $389 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,631 | $78,938 | $53,896 | $53,858 | 11 | — |
| 2024 | $589 | $68,345 | $84,608 | $84,308 | 11 | — |
| 2023 | $16,852 | $60,000 | $44,298 | $44,298 | 11 | — |
| 2022 | $1,150 | $28,600 | $27,450 | — | — | $117 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is assisting qualifying individuals and qualifying organizations serving the needy. Its 2025 grants included assistance for medical bills, housing, debt, funeral expenses, mental health awareness, and food stamp replacement, as well as donations to nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $53,858. Grant amounts ranged from $389 to $20,178, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants were $20,178 for qualifying expenses and $18,476 for medical bills and housing costs. Other grants included $4,981 for debt assistance, $2,500 for funeral expenses, and $2,135 to a nonprofit organization. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients for qualifying medical expenses and medical bills and rent, and donations to a nonprofit organization and a charitable organization.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says applicants must complete an application explaining the need and what the grant would pay for, and show financial need. The director approves grants that meet the eligibility requirements and sets award restrictions and amounts case by case.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard D Baer as director, and George Baer and James Baer as trustees.
Baer Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Baer Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Baer Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard D. Baer Director
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Baer Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Baer Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Baer Family Charitable Foundation gave $54K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 11 grants.
What is Baer Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Baer Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,896, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baer Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Baer Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Logan, UT (8 grants).
Does Baer Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Baer Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Baer Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Baer Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lynell Wilson ($20,178), Rachelle Ewing ($4,981) and Chandra Howard ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($20,999), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Baer Family Charitable Foundation?
Baer Family Charitable Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $79K.
What does Baer Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is assisting qualifying individuals and qualifying organizations serving the needy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baer Family Charitable Foundation?
The filing describes an application process requiring an explanation of need and intended use of funds, plus evidence of financial need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Baer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4127952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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