Baird Foundation
Baird Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.4M
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$703K
About Baird Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Baird Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | — |
| Expenses | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Trust for Public Land ($1,400,000), Trust for Public Land ($6,209).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVE B MCKAY | SECRETARY | 0.2 | — |
| STEPHEN W BAIRD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.2 | — |
| KATHARINE MANN | TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Baird Foundation operate?
Baird Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does Baird Foundation award?
In 2021, Baird Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $703K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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