Bay Branch Foundation
Bay Branch Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. It does not conduct direct charitable activities; its primary activity is making donations to preselected charitable organizations.
Bay Branch Foundation at a glance
In short: Bay Branch Foundation gave $180K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,714
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,153,306
- +34.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bay Branch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1515 South Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432-7404
Phone: (561) 395-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bay Branch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Paul Lutheran Church ($120K). Together the top 7 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 145 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bay Branch Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 22% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $180K (2025) to $10.5M (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran Church Boca Raton, FL | To Finance Operationsof Church and School. | $120,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | To finance operationsof donee organization, capitalprojects & fundraising events. | $20,000 |
| Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League Inc Boca Raton, FL | To Finance Generaloperations Fund. | $10,000 |
| Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | To Finance Operations Ofdonee Organization and Fundraising Events. | $10,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation Boca Raton, FL | To Finance Operationsof Donee Organization. | $10,000 |
| Save the Chimps Fort Pierce, FL | To Finance Generaloperations Fund. | $5,000 |
| Tri County Humane Society Boca Raton, FL | To Finance Operationsof Donee Organization. | $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 | $1,153,306 | $509,809 | $215,381 | $180,000 | 7 | $183,360 | $484,809 | $825,162 |
| 2024 | $858,878 | $492,953 | $357,543 | $323,736 | 11 | $326,936 | $467,953 | $739,031 |
| 2023 | $633,416 | $472,766 | $856,111 | $826,771 | 28 | $852,562 | $470,266 | $755,806 |
| 2022 | $966,639 | $549,396 | $5,647,690 | $5,610,899 | 52 | $5,624,549 | $548,146 | $1,063,003 |
| 2021 | $860,381 | $1,032,900 | $527,717 | $504,050 | 47 | $517,200 | $1,031,650 | $1,015,566 |
| 2020 | $518,493 | $10,499,206 | $10,504,458 | $10,484,500 | 44 | — | $497,956 | $903,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bay Branch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $825K 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
The foundation states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities and primarily makes donations to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in religion and education, health care, hospital services, hospice, and animal welfare.
Among the recipients, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health-care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness. Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League says it coordinates volunteer services, raises funds, and initiates activities in support of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Lynn University describes its mission as providing an innovative, global, personalized education. Save the Chimps says it provides sanctuary and care for chimpanzees in need. Tri County Humane Society describes itself as a no-kill animal shelter working to prevent the killing of unwanted pets.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 7 grants totaling $180,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $120,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest 2025 grant was $120,000 to St Paul Lutheran Church in Boca Raton, for church and school operations. Other notable grants were $20,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, and $10,000 each to Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, Lynn University, and Trustbridge Hospice Foundation. Save the Chimps and Tri County Humane Society each received $5,000.
The foundation made 11 grants totaling $323,736 in 2024 and 28 grants totaling $826,771 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diana J Wold, Keith C Wold Jr, Elaine J Wold, and Diana E Marszalek Bekmyrza as directors. It lists Diana J Wold, Andrea P Westergom, Diana E Marszalek Bekmyrza, and Keith C Wold Jr as trustees.
Bay Branch Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea P. Westergom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana E. Marszalek Bekmyrza
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana J. Wold
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine J. Wold
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith C. Wold Jr.
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald E Baker (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Bay Branch Foundation
How much does Bay Branch Foundation give each year?
Bay Branch Foundation gave $180K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $324K across 11 grants.
What is Bay Branch Foundation's typical grant size?
Bay Branch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bay Branch Foundation give grants?
Bay Branch Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (6 grants).
Does Bay Branch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Bay Branch Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bay Branch Foundation's largest grantees?
Bay Branch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Paul Lutheran Church ($120,000), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,000) and Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bay Branch Foundation?
Bay Branch Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $825K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bay Branch Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities and primarily makes donations to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in religion and education, health care, hospital services, hospice, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bay Branch Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bay Branch Foundation's EIN?
Bay Branch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6054888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bay Branch Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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