Baxter International Foundation
Baxter International Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc., based in Deerfield, Illinois. It supports efforts to expand access to healthcare, assist underserved communities where Baxter has a presence, and develop future innovators in healthcare.
Baxter International Foundation at a glance
In short: Baxter International Foundation gave $13.7M across 1,300 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Connecticut. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,712,224
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,300
- -36.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,548
- +110.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $212
- Total assets
- $67,487,809
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (268 of 749, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (39% 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 International Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation uses an invitation-only process, makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 948-2000
Website: https://mea.baxter.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baxter International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc ($4.0M across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $11.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
9,779 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9,590 grants of 9,779 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it supports underserved communities in locations where Baxter has a presence and works with nonprofit organizations around the world. For 2024, the filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (39%), Illinois (19%), Texas (14%), Alabama (7%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 1,300 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Baxter International Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 268 of 749 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $205 first-time, $475 repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 397% 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 $8.5M (2020) to $13.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 1,300 grants totaling $13.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc Dallas, CT | Matching Gifts | $2,550,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc Dallas, CT | Matching Gifts | $1,196,934 |
| American National Red Cross Chicago, TX | Matching Gifts | $1,000,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc Minneapolis, IL | Matching Gifts | $991,500 |
| Northwestern University Chicago, AL | Matching Gifts | $835,236 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF New York, PA | Matching Gifts | $830,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF New York, IN | Matching Gifts | $650,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc Virginia Beach, IL | Matching Gifts | $600,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CT | Matching Gifts | $581,845 |
| American National Red Cross Chicago, TX | Matching Gifts | $500,000 |
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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 | $67,487,809 | $11,634,474 | $11,075,720 | $13,712,224 | 1,300 | $14,131,857 | $6,630,793 | $3,562,341 |
| 2023 | $66,398,025 | $9,773,171 | $9,974,542 | $10,233,976 | 2,042 | $10,465,311 | $4,768,345 | $3,313,859 |
| 2022 | $61,495,373 | $7,309,888 | $18,653,154 | $12,206,469 | 2,702 | $12,521,713 | $3,489,307 | $3,350,382 |
| 2021 | $84,356,508 | $9,578,612 | $12,298,593 | $11,986,189 | 2,266 | $12,237,405 | $6,564,338 | $4,058,599 |
| 2020 | $80,460,542 | $4,344,110 | $8,523,491 | $8,476,905 | 1,469 | — | $4,323,065 | $3,734,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baxter International Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation helps advance Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives. Its three stated funding areas are access to healthcare, support for communities, and fostering innovation. Its website describes healthcare grants as including capacity-building support and recognition of health systems, providers, and public health research. Its innovation work includes STEM education, employee mentoring, and learning opportunities in the sciences.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Habitat for Humanity Lake County says it provides affordable housing to families in its area through volunteer efforts. The Association of University Programs says it fosters excellence and innovation in healthcare management and health policy education. The Illinois Science and Technology Institute describes its work as advancing science and technology through education, research grants, and other initiatives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 1,300 grants totaling $13,712,224. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $2,550,000, with a median of $212. The largest listed grants included $2,550,000 and $1,196,934 to Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc.; $1,000,000 to the American National Red Cross; $991,500 to Scholarship America Inc.; and $835,236 to Northwestern University. Each was listed for matching gifts.
Other 2024 grants included $830,000 to the United States Fund for UNICEF, $600,000 to Operation Smile Inc., $581,845 to Direct Relief, and $250,000 each to Habitat for Humanity Lake County and International Medical Corps. The foundation’s website says it uses an invitation-only application process. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stacey Eisen as president; Christine Fleming as treasurer; Veronica Arroyave as executive director; and Amanda Metts, Anastasia Paraskevaopoulou, Jennifer Di, Reaz Rasul, and Piero Novello as directors. Baxter’s website identifies Eisen as senior vice president of Global Communications and president and executive director of the foundation.
Baxter International Foundation is led by Stacey Eisen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey Eisen
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Arroyave
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Paraskevopoulou
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Di
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Piero Novello
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reaz Rasul
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Metts
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Fleming
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Giuseppe Accogli (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Kunzler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ramon Rivera (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David B. Ferguson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anila Lingamneni (2020) — Director
- Former: Anja Verbeke (2020) — Director
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 International Foundation
How much does Baxter International Foundation give each year?
Baxter International Foundation gave $13.7M across 1,300 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.2M across 2,042 grants.
What is Baxter International Foundation's typical grant size?
Baxter International Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $212, and its average grant was $10,548, across 1,300 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baxter International Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Baxter International Foundation give grants?
Baxter International Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (19%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, CT (34 grants), Dallas, TX (31 grants), Chicago, IL (25 grants) and Chicago, TX (24 grants).
Does Baxter International Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 1,300 grants with a stated purpose on Baxter International Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Matching Gifts" (1195 grants), "Dollars for Doers" (63 grants) and "2023 Capacity Building Contribution" (3 grants).
Who are Baxter International Foundation's largest grantees?
Baxter International Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc ($4,047,069 across 5 grants), American National Red Cross ($1,616,730 across 8 grants) and United States Fund for UNICEF ($1,484,124 across 11 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baxter International Foundation?
Baxter International Foundation reported $67.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baxter International Foundation fund?
The foundation helps advance Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives. Its three stated funding areas are access to healthcare, support for communities, and fostering innovation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baxter International Foundation?
The foundation uses an invitation-only process, makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baxter International Foundation's EIN?
Baxter International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3159396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Baxter International 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 October 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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