Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation

JOHNS ISLAND, SC EIN: 20-6237786

Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in JOHNS ISLAND, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12K.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$3K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $296 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $12K (100%)

States

South Carolina

Cities

CharlestonJohns Island

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$23,163
Revenue	$-10,628	$-18,113
Expenses	$12,535	$2,482
Qualifying Distributions	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—
Distributable Amount	$296	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Charleston Collegiate School ($8,500), Charleston Library Society ($2,000), Briars Creek Scholarship Fund ($1,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Charleston Collegiate School Johns Island, SC	Education	$8,500
Charleston Library Society Charleston, SC	EducationCulture	$2,000
Briars Creek Scholarship Fund Johns Island, SC	Education	$1,500
Kiawah Cares Foundation Johns Island, SC	EducationHumanitarian aid	$350

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2021 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
William A Baker Jr Trustee	Trustee	—	—
Ruth O Baker Trustee	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation?

Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in JOHNS ISLAND, SC. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation operate?

Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.

What size grants does Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation award?

In 2021, Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $296 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation's EIN?

Bill and Ruth Baker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6237786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.