Bauer Family Foundation
Bauer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 2007. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses its philanthropic efforts on education, human services, and philanthropy/voluntarism.
Key facts about Bauer Family Foundation
- EIN
- 20-3448306
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,243,530
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- Average grant
- $25,378
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,274,024
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bauer Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bauer Family Foundation's 49 itemized 2024 grants were New York (59%), Nebraska (28%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Katonah, NY (11 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Mount Kisco, NY (6 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants). 76% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.3M
+12.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
49
-3.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+16.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bauer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,000–$250,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Connecticut
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 49 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $23.4–$23.9 million
- Total annual giving: $1.1–$1.2 million
- Total revenues: $877,233
- Total expenses: $1.4 million
- Giving rate: 4.8% of assets
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,274,024 | $23,363,762 | $23,899,448 |
| Revenue | $4,497,972 | $877,233 | $1,025,912 |
| Expenses | $1,587,710 | $1,412,919 | $1,621,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,314,237 | $1,184,115 | $1,373,736 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,246,642 | $694,434 | $803,418 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,411,328 | $1,304,114 | $1,194,623 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Donor Advised Charitable Giving ($346,000), Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts Inc ($175,000), Citymeals-on-wheels ($165,000 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING OMAHA, NE | Jon & Nancy Bauer FUND | $346,000 |
| CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC & THE ARTS INC KATONAH, NY | General & Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS NEW YORK, NY | Guardianship of Stuyvesant Town | $100,000 |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC | Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection | $100,000 |
| NEIGHBORS LINK CORP MOUNT KISCO, NY | Annual appeal | $100,000 |
| CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS NEW YORK, NY | General & Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| COMMUNITY CENTER OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER INC KATONAH, NY | Community Center expansion capital campaign | $50,000 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC NEW YORK, NY | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| FEEDING WESTCHESTER INC ELMSFORD, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jon Bauer – President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bauer | VP | 1 | — |
| Jon R Bauer | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Laura Bauer | VP | 1 | — |
| Nancy A Bauer | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bauer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from Bauer Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: approximately $1.1–$1.2 million • Number of grants: 51 grants (2023) • Grant range: $1,000–$250,000 • Median grant size: $5,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Neighbors Link Corporation: $250,000 (Immigrant Empowerment Campaign Fund) • Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts: $120,000 (General & Unrestricted) • Schwab Charitable Fund: $125,000 (Jon & Nancy Bauer Fund) **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmak…
Where does Bauer Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Connecticut • North Carolina
What size grants does Bauer Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Bauer Family Foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bauer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bauer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bauer Family Foundation's EIN?
Bauer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3448306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bauer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.