Baird Foundation
Baird Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Baird Foundation at a glance
In short: Baird Foundation gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $703K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,406,209
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $703,105
- Median grant
- $703,105
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% 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 Baird Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Trust for Public Land ($1.4M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Land Bozeman, MT | To establish the john w. Baird arts fund of the trust for public land to support the integration of art into community spaces in chicago through various strategies. To support the chicago program of the trust for public land and activities to identify and carry out projects furthering the trails and greenways and neighborhood parks initiatives. To the trust for public land's community trails program in Colorado to create the john w baird access fund which will support the trust for public lands work to enhance the non-motorized outdoor recreation visitor experience in the hunter creek smuggler mountain area located near aspen, Colorado. | $1,400,000 |
| Trust for Public Land Bozeman, MT | General | $6,209 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $780 | $1,420,074 | $1,406,209 | 2 | $69,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baird Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Baird Foundation is led by Stephen W. Baird, President & CEO on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Stephen W. Baird
President & CEO
New on the 2021 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Mann
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olive B. McKay
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Baird Foundation
How much does Baird Foundation give each year?
Baird Foundation gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baird Foundation operate?
Baird Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
How much is Baird Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Baird Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Baird Foundation's EIN?
Baird Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6042924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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