Baker Hughes Foundation
The Baker Hughes Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1994, it supports organizations around the world working in environmental quality, education and opportunity, and health, safety, and wellbeing.
Baker Hughes Foundation at a glance
In short: Baker Hughes Foundation gave $3.2M across 990 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,223,148
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 990
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,256
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $264
- Total assets
- $2,244,667
- +32.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (472 of 985, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Baker Hughes Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Rosa Boling
Mailing address: 575 N Dairy Ashford Rd Suite 100, Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (713) 879-3662
Website: https://bakerhughes.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baker Hughes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Tree Planted ($310K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
4,433 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4,350 grants of 4,433 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports organizations around the world and has reported giving to nonprofits globally. In 2024, 32% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to Vermont, 5% to the District of Columbia, and 4% to New York. Another 32% was associated with an unidentified recipient-state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 990 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Baker Hughes Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 472 of 985 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $209 first-time, $346 repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $825K (2020) to $4.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 990 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Tree Planted Shelburne, VT | General Support | $310,000 |
| Prairie View A&M University Houston, TX | General Support | $200,000 |
| Texas Southern University Houston, TX | General Support | $200,000 |
| Earth Day Network Washington, DC | General Support | $152,500 |
| Angeli Del Bello Foundation | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Mungos | General Support | $95,000 |
| Heartwize | General Support | $75,500 |
| American Red Cross Greater Houston Area Chapter Houston, TX | General Support | $75,103 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | General Support | $75,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | General Support | $56,187 |
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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 | $2,244,667 | $3,725,609 | $3,230,024 | $3,223,148 | 990 | $3,227,852 | $225,609 | $198,582 |
| 2023 | $1,696,044 | $4,718,728 | $4,530,474 | $4,523,432 | 1,043 | $4,529,116 | $120,728 | $110,950 |
| 2022 | $1,507,790 | $2,571,655 | $2,573,918 | $2,566,003 | 972 | $2,572,268 | $96,655 | $110,657 |
| 2021 | $1,510,053 | $2,844,804 | $3,066,557 | $3,061,663 | 1,077 | $3,065,727 | $117,804 | $107,101 |
| 2020 | $1,731,806 | $1,585,883 | $829,398 | $825,174 | 351 | — | $85,883 | $95,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baker Hughes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K 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
The foundation says it seeks to advance environmental quality, education and opportunity, and health, safety, and wellbeing by supporting organizations with shared values. Its website also identifies environment and climate, education and opportunity, and health, safety, and wellbeing as giving priorities.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. One Tree Planted describes its mission as fostering a sustainable and resilient future through nature-based solutions rooted in tree science. Earth Day Network says it works to broaden and diversify the environmental movement through education, public policy, and consumer campaigns. Vita Living describes its work as supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions involve scholarships for children of fallen service members, safe drinking water in Ghanaian communities, medical research and patient support, children’s relief and development, and volunteer-powered disaster relief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 990 grants totaling $3,223,148. Individual grants ranged from $21 to $310,000, with a median of $264. It reported 1,043 grants totaling $4,523,432 in 2023 and 972 grants totaling $2,566,003 in 2022.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $310,000 to One Tree Planted, $200,000 each to Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University, and $152,500 to Earth Day Network. Other examples include $75,103 to the American Red Cross Greater Houston Area Chapter, $75,000 and $56,187 to Houston Food Bank, and $50,150 to Vita Living.
The foundation says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing states that program details should be provided in sufficient detail for evaluation. It lists restrictions against political or “special interest” groups and entities of governments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Buese as president; Rosa E. Boling as secretary/treasurer and executive director; Tayo Akinokun, Jim Apostolides, Georgia Magno, and Muzzamil Khider Ahmed as vice presidents; and Leann Coppola and Mark Mehnert in management roles.
Baker Hughes Foundation is led by Rosa E. Boling, Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosa E. Boling
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Buese
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Apostolides
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leann Coppola
Management
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mehnert
Management
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tayo Akinokun
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Magno
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Muzzamil Khider Ahmed
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Deanna Jones (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Regina Jones (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Brian Worrell (2022) — President
- Former: Nicole Durham (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Brain Worrell (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Russell Wilkerson (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jen Hartsock (2020) — Vice President
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 Hughes Foundation
How much does Baker Hughes Foundation give each year?
Baker Hughes Foundation gave $3.2M across 990 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 1,043 grants.
What is Baker Hughes Foundation's typical grant size?
Baker Hughes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $264, and its average grant was $3,256, across 990 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baker Hughes Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Baker Hughes Foundation give grants?
Baker Hughes Foundation's top state is Texas, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (10%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (112 grants), New York, NY (30 grants), Washington, DC (24 grants) and Spring, TX (16 grants).
Does Baker Hughes Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Baker Hughes Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (990 of 990) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Baker Hughes Foundation's largest grantees?
Baker Hughes Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include One Tree Planted ($310,000), Prairie View A&M University ($200,000) and Texas Southern University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baker Hughes Foundation?
Baker Hughes Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baker Hughes Foundation fund?
The foundation says it seeks to advance environmental quality, education and opportunity, and health, safety, and wellbeing by supporting organizations with shared values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baker Hughes Foundation?
Baker Hughes Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check bakerhughes.com for any change to that policy.
What is Baker Hughes Foundation's EIN?
Baker Hughes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0441292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Baker Hughes Foundation 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Baker Hughes Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baker-hughes-foundation-morg_9659d9f2a6544d2b9c0bc5e9091f629f
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