Baier Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $179K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$165K
+13.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-0.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baier Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Baier Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Baier Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $179K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,618,521 | $1,416,350 | $1,185,508 |
| Revenue | $379,960 | $379,518 | $32,322 |
| Expenses | $179,820 | $157,231 | $121,789 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $165,000 | $145,000 | $109,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $178,770 | $35,908 | $77,348 |
| Distributable Amount | $71,197 | $57,414 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Run Ministries ($45,000), Come See Foundation ($30,000), Living Stone Global ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION RESTON, VA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS WHICH INTRODUCE AMERICAN YOUTH TO THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE, FREE ENTERPRISE, AND TRADITIONAL VALUES. | $15,000 |
| RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA HOUSTON, TX | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MUSICIANS TO HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR MISSION OF CREATING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH MUSIC. | $10,000 |
| RUN MINISTRIES VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO EQUIP LOCAL CHURCHES TO RESCUE PEOPLE FROM THE EVILS OF SLAVERY, EMPOWER LEADERS WITH TRAINING AND TOOLS AND MULTIPLY MOVEMENTS THAT IMPACT THEIR WORLD FOR GOOD. | $45,000 |
| THE STORY CHURCH HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION TO INSPIRE NON-RELIGIOUS HOUSTONIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS. | $10,000 |
| LIVING STONE GLOBAL PLEASANTON, CA | TO SUPPORT THE MAISHA MAPYA SCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND DAILY CARE TO STUDENTS. | $20,000 |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE HILLSDALE, MI | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE COLLEGE WHICH OFFERS STUDENTS A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION THAT IS STEEPED IN THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF THE WESTERN HERITAGE. | $15,000 |
| COME SEE FOUNDATION RALEIGH, NC | TO ENSURE THAT THE MOVIE "THE CHOSEN" ABOUT THE TEACHINGS AND LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST IS PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED INTO 600 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD. | $30,000 |
| SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE SWEET BRIAR, VA | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE COLLEGE WHICH OFFERS A TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION TO YOUNG WOMEN. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE B GWIN | President | — | — |
| JOHN L BAIER III | Secretary | — | — |
| ALEXA M BAIER | Vice President | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baier Family Foundation?
Baier Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Baier Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Baier Family Foundation holds $1.6M in total assets with $380K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $165K in 2024.
Where does Baier Family Foundation operate?
Baier Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does Baier Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Baier Family Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Baier Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Baier Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Baier Family Foundation's EIN?
Baier Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2933859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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