Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including community life and breast cancer research.
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family at a glance
In short: Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family gave $428K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $427,500
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,500
- +122.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $124,192
- -69.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (44% 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 Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Osceola Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (215) 297-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation ($188K). Together the top 9 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 80 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (44%), Indiana (36%), New York (15%), California (2%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $428K (2025) to $709K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $428K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Community Life | $187,500 |
| Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Roanoke, IN | Breast Cancer Research | $100,000 |
| Heartland Sings Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Community Life | $50,000 |
| You Gotta Believe Brooklyn, NY | Community Life | $35,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation New York, NY | Community Life | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon USA Los Angeles, CA | Community Life | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Washington, DC | Community Life | $10,000 |
| Foellinger Freimann Botanical Fort Wayne, IN | Community Life | $5,000 |
| Woof Dog Rescue Inc New York, NY | Community Life | $5,000 |
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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 | $124,192 | $453,997 | $435,952 | $427,500 | 9 | $427,500 | $53,229 | $26,745 |
| 2024 | $403,894 | $33,032 | $547,016 | $534,300 | 25 | $534,300 | $26,652 | $39,787 |
| 2023 | $917,878 | $5,600 | $499,101 | $482,550 | 16 | $482,550 | $35,806 | $67,180 |
| 2022 | $1,411,320 | $58,329 | $619,016 | $583,050 | 20 | $583,050 | $40,198 | $87,724 |
| 2021 | $1,972,007 | $172,462 | $724,694 | $698,085 | 10 | $698,085 | $156,458 | $129,067 |
| 2020 | $2,195,451 | $159,472 | $755,602 | $708,500 | 37 | — | $126,878 | $138,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 include support designated for community life and breast cancer research. Among the organizations it supports, Heartland Sings says its mission is to inspire people of all ages and abilities through cultural and entertainment experiences, educational programs, and community outreach. Cancer Support Community says it uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer through support, compassionate communities, and reduced barriers to care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $427,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $187,500, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $187,500 to US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, $100,000 to Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, $50,000 to Heartland Sings Inc, $35,000 to You Gotta Believe, and $25,000 to Bob Woodruff Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara B Baekgaard, Joan Byrne Hall, Anne-Marie Ray, Thomas Byrne, and James Byrne as trustees.
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne-Marie Ray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara B. Baekgaard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Byrne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Byrne Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Byrne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family
How much does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family give each year?
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family gave $428K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $534K across 25 grants.
What is Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's typical grant size?
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,500, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family give grants?
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's top state is Colorado, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (36%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Life" (8 grants).
Who are Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's largest grantees?
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's largest 2025 grantees include US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation ($187,500), Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer ($100,000) and Heartland Sings Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family?
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family reported $124K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $428K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support designated for community life and breast cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's EIN?
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0670424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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