Baker Foundation
Baker Foundation is a private foundation based in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania (EIN 25-1900550). Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $18,500, supporting recipients in Pennsylvania.
Baker Foundation at a glance
In short: Baker Foundation gave $19K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,500
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,542
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $349,234
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Baker Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists K Robert Cunningham as the contact and says to generally submit a letter outlining the purpose of the grant requested. It states that the foundation has no deadlines. The filing describes its award restriction as being organized to benefit “the citizens and residents of,” but the statement does not identify a location.
- Contact
Application contact: K Robert Cunningham
Mailing address: 610 East Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950
Phone: (814) 367-5524
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cowanesque Valley FFA ($3K). Together the top 7 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Baker Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $19K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowanesque Valley FFA Wesfield, PA | National Landjudging Contest | $3,000 |
| Knoxville Public Library Knoxville, PA | Annual Summerreading Program | $2,000 |
| Knoxville Food Pantry Knoxville, PA | Renovations Tobuilding | $1,500 |
| Westfield Child Development Center Westfield, PA | Educationalfield Trips | $1,500 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| Northern Tier Recreation Authority Knoxville, PA | 1/2 Mowing Cost | $1,120 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 2062G Tioga, PA | Materials Andcamp Fees | $1,025 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 2062B Tioga, PA | Materials Andcamp Fees | $855 |
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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 | $349,234 | $25,062 | $24,028 | $18,500 | 12 | $20,823 | $21,857 | $17,856 |
| 2023 | $348,200 | $17,876 | $20,977 | $16,000 | 8 | $17,983 | $14,882 | $16,711 |
| 2022 | $351,301 | $19,139 | $23,076 | $17,550 | 7 | $18,920 | $15,457 | $17,537 |
| 2021 | $353,738 | $39,188 | $23,608 | $17,300 | 5 | $18,828 | $35,139 | $19,552 |
| 2020 | $341,158 | $17,464 | $23,698 | $18,684 | 9 | — | $13,950 | $17,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included scholarships and support for organizations serving educational, community, and youth needs. Knoxville Public Library describes its mission as providing library access and services for the town’s community. Westfield Child Development Center describes its mission as providing child care and educational activities for children from newborn to school age.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $18,500. Grants ranged from $855 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest award was $3,000 to Cowanesque Valley FFA for the National Landjudging Contest. Other notable grants included $2,000 to Knoxville Public Library for its annual summer reading program, and $1,500 each to Knoxville Food Pantry for building renovations and Westfield Child Development Center for educational field trips. Five individuals received $1,500 scholarships each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists K Robert Cunningham as president; Michelle M Sama as secretary; David C Murdock as treasurer; and David E Robbins, Michael G Schwarz, Judy Quick, and Thomas J Socha as directors.
Baker Foundation is led by K. Robert Cunningham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
K. Robert Cunningham
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David E. Robbins
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Quick
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Schwarz
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Socha
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David C. Murdock
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle M. Sama
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Baker Foundation
How much does Baker Foundation give each year?
Baker Foundation gave $19K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 8 grants.
What is Baker Foundation's typical grant size?
Baker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,542, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baker Foundation give grants?
Baker Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, PA (3 grants) and Tioga, PA (2 grants).
Does Baker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Baker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarshipawarded" (5 grants).
Who are Baker Foundation's largest grantees?
Baker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cowanesque Valley FFA ($3,000), Knoxville Public Library ($2,000) and Knoxville Food Pantry ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baker Foundation?
Baker Foundation reported $349K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baker Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and support for organizations serving educational, community, and youth needs. Knoxville Public Library describes its mission as providing library access and services for the town’s community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baker Foundation?
The filing lists K Robert Cunningham as the contact and says to generally submit a letter outlining the purpose of the grant requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baker Foundation's EIN?
Baker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1900550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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