Baer Family Inc
Baer Family Inc is a private foundation, based in Janesville, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $199K. Net investment income was $69K.
Baer Family Inc at a glance
In short: Baer Family Inc gave $199K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,801
- +131.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,134
- +324.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $299,564
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Baer Family Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rock River Thresheree Inc ($143K). Together the top 6 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 40 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Baer Family Inc gives
- Giving grew 203% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $199K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River Thresheree Inc Edgerton, WI | Educational | $142,801 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Anthony's Hospital Foundation St Ptersburg, FL | HEALTH | $3,000 |
| Kart 4 Kids Gulfport, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| School Community Inpact Group Winchester, WI | Educational/Recreational | $500 |
| Manito Art League Manitowish Waters, WI | Educational | $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 | $299,564 | $68,793 | $200,869 | $198,801 | 6 | $198,801 | $68,692 | $19,736 |
| 2023 | $431,640 | $30,709 | $90,563 | $85,800 | 11 | $85,800 | $30,441 | $26,036 |
| 2022 | $491,494 | $6,038 | $88,246 | $81,968 | 7 | $81,968 | $7,776 | $30,201 |
| 2021 | $573,702 | $62,790 | $70,049 | $65,700 | 8 | $65,700 | $62,781 | $36,461 |
| 2020 | $580,961 | $33,401 | $86,599 | $80,000 | 8 | — | $33,401 | $32,303 |
| 2019 | $634,159 | $65,582 | $83,242 | $75,064 | 11 | — | $65,582 | $33,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baer Family Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Baer Family Inc is led by Michele R. Baer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele R. Baer
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eric Baer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mara Baer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Baer
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vanessa Baer Dubick
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Baer Family Inc
How much does Baer Family Inc give each year?
Baer Family Inc gave $199K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 11 grants.
What is Baer Family Inc's typical grant size?
Baer Family Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $33,134, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baer Family Inc give grants?
Baer Family Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (25%).
Does Baer Family Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Baer Family Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Baer Family Inc's largest grantees?
Baer Family Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rock River Thresheree Inc ($142,801), Mayo Clinic ($50,000) and St Anthony's Hospital Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baer Family Inc?
Baer Family Inc reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Baer Family Inc's EIN?
Baer Family Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1800747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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