Bayer Family Foundation
Bayer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bridgeview, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to Illinois recipients and additional funding going to organizations in other states.
Bayer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bayer Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Illinois. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,347,650
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,464
- +69.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $19,053,619
- +30.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (77% 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 Bayer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7852 S Sayre Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: (708) 793-5904
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bayer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Francis W Parker School ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 205 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients, 15% to Michigan, 3% to New York, 1% to Florida, and 1% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bayer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 38 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% 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 $364K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $400,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $250,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $162,000 |
| Museum of Contempory Art Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $127,500 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Troy High School Troy, MI | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Skokie, IL | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $19,053,619 | $5,961,949 | $1,478,578 | $1,347,650 | 38 | $1,347,650 | $4,222,691 | $933,718 |
| 2023 | $14,570,248 | $400,152 | $1,215,179 | $1,007,175 | 48 | $1,007,175 | $290,415 | $856,151 |
| 2022 | $15,385,275 | $10,159,413 | $986,249 | $915,150 | 43 | $915,150 | $6,510,774 | $422,638 |
| 2021 | $6,212,111 | $558,002 | $717,564 | $639,740 | 42 | $639,740 | $503,127 | $405,979 |
| 2020 | $6,371,673 | $731,266 | $417,131 | $363,600 | 34 | — | $594,626 | $324,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bayer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $934K 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 a range of charitable organizations. For example, Francis W. Parker School says it educates students to act as responsible citizens and leaders; Chicago Public Media says its mission is to strengthen local communities and democracy through independent journalism; and the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago says it works to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,347,650. Grants ranged from $900 to $400,000, with a median of $5,500. The largest awards included $400,000 to Francis W. Parker School, $250,000 to Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, $162,000 to the University of Michigan, and $127,500 to the Museum of Contemporary Art. The listed purposes for these grants were general unrestricted charitable purposes.
Other 2024 recipients included Chicago Public Media ($50,000), the Anti-Cruelty Society ($50,000), Metro Chicago Hillel ($30,000), Troy High School ($30,000), and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center ($25,000). Smaller awards included $10,000 to the Navy SEAL Foundation and $5,000 each to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, Camp Out for Kids, and Imerman Angels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Bayer as president, secretary, treasurer, and director. Walter Bayer, Priscilla Bayer, and Irene Joyce Yaung are listed as directors.
Bayer Family Foundation is led by Matthew Bayer, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Bayer
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Joyce Yaung
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Bayer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Bayer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Bayer Family Foundation
How much does Bayer Family Foundation give each year?
Bayer Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 48 grants.
What is Bayer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bayer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $35,464, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bayer Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Bayer Family Foundation give grants?
Bayer Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does Bayer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bayer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bayer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bayer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Francis W Parker School ($400,000), Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation ($250,000) and University of Michigan ($162,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bayer Family Foundation?
Bayer Family Foundation reported $19.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $934K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bayer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Francis W. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bayer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Bayer Family Foundation's EIN?
Bayer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1789656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bayer 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). Bayer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bayer-family-foundation-morg_d3b1be19848a4b238803017d70d83efb
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