Baker Family Foundation FKA
Baker Family Foundation FKA is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It reported 17 grants totaling $266,500 in filing year 2025, all to recipients in Michigan.
Baker Family Foundation FKA at a glance
In short: Baker Family Foundation FKA gave $267K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $266,500
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,676
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,120,061
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Baker Family Foundation FKA
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 545 Michigan St Ne Suite 201, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 540-8970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baker Family Foundation FKA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Steps Kent ($75K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 75 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Baker Family Foundation FKA gives
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 555% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $421K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Steps Kent Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $75,000 |
| Storehouse of Community Resource Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $50,000 |
| Grand Action 20 Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $25,000 |
| Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Well House Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Children's Healing Center Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $15,000 |
| Alpha Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $10,500 |
| CASA of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $10,000 |
| West Michigan Youth for Christ Grand Rapids, MI | General Grant | $10,000 |
| San Juan Diego Academy Wyoming, MI | General Grant | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,120,061 | $331,400 | $272,617 | $266,500 | 17 | $266,500 | $35,759 | $47,980 |
| 2024 | $975,278 | $339,620 | $268,404 | $260,000 | 15 | $260,000 | $39,620 | $46,183 |
| 2023 | $1,012,562 | $332,366 | $221,572 | $221,000 | 13 | $221,000 | $32,366 | $37,173 |
| 2022 | $793,268 | $510,289 | $449,594 | $420,500 | 16 | $434,964 | $5,007 | $33,764 |
| 2021 | $732,573 | $338,359 | $232,724 | $192,500 | 14 | $212,507 | $17,771 | $30,099 |
| 2020 | $626,938 | $310,849 | $23,284 | $16,204 | 4 | — | $8,881 | $14,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baker Family Foundation FKA reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes early childhood services, food support, housing, services for children and families, and animal care.
For example, First Steps Kent describes its mission as coordinating early childhood services so children in Kent County enter kindergarten ready to succeed. Kids’ Food Basket says it nourishes children through services including a sack supper program, community-driven farming, and family food provision. Well House says it provides and safeguards low-cost housing for vulnerable populations. The Humane Society of West Michigan describes its work as promoting humane treatment and responsible care of animals through education, placement, and protection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $266,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $75,000 to First Steps Kent, $50,000 to Storehouse of Community Resource, $25,000 to Grand Action 20, $20,000 each to Kids Food Basket and Well House, and $15,000 to Children’s Healing Center. Other listed grants included $10,500 to Alpha Grand Rapids and $10,000 each to CASA of Kent County, West Michigan Youth for Christ, and San Juan Diego Academy. The listed grants were designated as general grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cheryl Baker as president, Brandon Baker as treasurer, Blake Baker as vice president, and Erin Baker as secretary.
Baker Family Foundation FKA is led by Cheryl Baker, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl Baker
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Baker
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Baker
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Baker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarah Baker (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey D. Baker (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Baker Family Foundation FKA
How much does Baker Family Foundation FKA give each year?
Baker Family Foundation FKA gave $267K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 15 grants.
What is Baker Family Foundation FKA's typical grant size?
Baker Family Foundation FKA's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,676, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baker Family Foundation FKA give grants?
Baker Family Foundation FKA gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (15 grants).
Does Baker Family Foundation FKA give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Baker Family Foundation FKA's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Baker Family Foundation FKA's largest grantees?
Baker Family Foundation FKA's largest 2025 grantees include First Steps Kent ($75,000), Storehouse of Community Resource ($50,000) and Grand Action 20 ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Baker Family Foundation FKA?
Baker Family Foundation FKA reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baker Family Foundation FKA fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes early childhood services, food support, housing, services for children and families, and animal care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baker Family Foundation FKA?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baker Family Foundation FKA's EIN?
Baker Family Foundation FKA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0927729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Baker Family Foundation FKA accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Baker Family Foundation FKA funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baker-family-foundation-fka-morg_8b33e29f101a4ddea1be7841a4226b57
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