Baye Foundation Inc
Baye Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2019 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation stated that it was terminated and all assets were liquidated in 2019; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Baye Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Baye Foundation Inc gave $591K across 11 grants in 2019 (avg $54K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $590,648
- Grants made (2019)
- 11
- Average grant
- $53,695
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (51% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Baye Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the foundation’s 2019 filing is marked final and states that it was terminated, this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 469 18Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402-2429
Phone: (310) 612-9114
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baye Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was UWM Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $586K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2019, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 29% to California, and 20% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 11 grants totaling $591K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UWM Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General | $300,000 |
| Chicago Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL | Donor Advised Fund - Charitable Gifts | $120,648 |
| Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Los Angeles, CA | General | $45,000 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council Culver City, CA | General | $30,000 |
| 30 Years After Inc Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation San Rafael, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Beyond Differences San Rafael, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment Inc Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Hispanas Organized for Political Equality - California Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Institute of Governmental Studies-University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $12,057 | $611,928 | $590,648 | 11 | $23,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baye Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2019 — 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 2019 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, the Los Angeles World Affairs Council describes itself as a nonpartisan, membership-based speakers’ forum connecting business leaders, community members, and others interested in local, national, and global affairs, and providing a platform for public dialogue. Beyond Differences describes its mission as inspiring middle-school students nationwide to end social isolation and create a culture of belonging.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $590,648. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $300,000 to UWM Foundation for general purposes; $120,648 to Chicago Charitable Foundation for a donor-advised fund and charitable gifts; $45,000 to Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust for general purposes; and $30,000 to Los Angeles World Affairs Council for general purposes. Other listed grants included $25,000 to 30 Years After Inc and $25,000 to California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2019 filing were Joan Eisenberg, president; Daniel Schnur, vice-president; Jonathan Schnur, treasurer; and Susan Silverstein, secretary.
Baye Foundation Inc is led by Joan Eisenberg, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Joan Eisenberg
President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Daniel Schnur
Vice President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Jonathan Schnur
Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Susan Silverstein
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Baye Foundation Inc
How much does Baye Foundation Inc give each year?
Baye Foundation Inc gave $591K across 11 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Baye Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Baye Foundation Inc's median grant in 2019 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,695, across 11 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baye Foundation Inc give grants?
Baye Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (29%) and Illinois (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and San Rafael, CA (2 grants).
Does Baye Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Baye Foundation Inc's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Baye Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Baye Foundation Inc's largest 2019 grantees include UWM Foundation ($300,000), Chicago Charitable Foundation ($120,648) and Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust ($45,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
What does Baye Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baye Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Baye Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Baye Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Baye Foundation Inc's EIN?
Baye Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6040573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does Baye Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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