Baxter Family Foundation
Baxter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $853,275 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.
Baxter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Baxter Family Foundation gave $853K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $853,275
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,785
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,346,099
- -7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% 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 Baxter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 663 Island Drive, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (610) 476-4496
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baxter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Edward Catholic Church - St Edwards's Guild ($115K). Together the top 10 received $685K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 70 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (71%), followed by recipients in Massachusetts (15%), Pennsylvania (8%), Texas (5%), and Utah (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Baxter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 344% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of 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 $138K (2022) to $853K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $853K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Edward Catholic Church - St Edwards's Guild Palm Beach, FL | Religious Organization | $115,250 |
| Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Health Agency | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Civic Organization | $100,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue West Palm Beach, FL | Civic Organization | $100,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley, MA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Sema Fall River, MA | Religious Organization | $50,000 |
| Grier School Tyrone, PA | Educational Organization | $40,000 |
| Hanley Center Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Cultural Organization | $35,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Inc Riviera Beach, FL | Religious Organization | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,346,099 | $265,942 | $888,272 | $853,275 | 22 | $865,438 | $253,539 | $576,225 |
| 2023 | $7,968,429 | $594,309 | $516,510 | $494,000 | 14 | $503,741 | $722,941 | $476,404 |
| 2022 | $7,890,630 | $210,591 | $144,049 | $137,500 | 12 | $137,500 | $210,591 | $481,230 |
| 2021 | $7,824,088 | $1,729,135 | $196,149 | $192,000 | 10 | $192,000 | $60,438 | $508,748 |
| 2020 | $6,291,102 | $32,695 | $479,510 | $477,250 | 12 | — | $69,433 | $398,973 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baxter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $576K 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Hanley Center Foundation describes its mission as breaking the cycle of addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. Willistown Country Day School describes its work as a Montessori educational program for children ages two through ten. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $853,275. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $115,250, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $115,250 to St Edward Catholic Church – St Edwards's Guild, $100,000 each to Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation, Palm Beach Police Foundation, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue, and $75,000 to Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Other grants included $40,000 to Hanley Center Foundation, $35,000 to Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, $25,000 to the Society of the Four Arts, and $25,000 to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for its Ophthalmology Academic Fund. Willistown Country Day School received $20,000, Fighting Back Scholarship Program received $10,000, and Fight the New Drug received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold J. Baxter as president.
Baxter Family Foundation is led by Harold J. Baxter, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harold J. Baxter
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Baxter Family Foundation
How much does Baxter Family Foundation give each year?
Baxter Family Foundation gave $853K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $494K across 14 grants.
What is Baxter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Baxter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $38,785, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baxter Family Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Baxter Family Foundation give grants?
Baxter Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants) and Malvern, PA (2 grants).
Does Baxter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Baxter Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Organization" (5 grants), "Religious Organization" (4 grants) and "Civic Organization" (3 grants).
Who are Baxter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Baxter Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Edward Catholic Church - St Edwards's Guild ($115,250), Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation ($100,000) and Palm Beach Police Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baxter Family Foundation?
Baxter Family Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $865K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $576K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baxter Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Hanley Center Foundation describes its mission as breaking the cycle of addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baxter Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Baxter Family Foundation's EIN?
Baxter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1739566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Baxter Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Baxter Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Baxter Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baxter-family-foundation-morg_ce66d1567e5e4b10a64d16f6fcfb3d59
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