Charles D & Mary a Bauer
Charles D & Mary a Bauer is a private foundation based in Williamsville, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including schools and colleges, arts and cultural organizations, and organizations working in areas such as vocational training, health care, and community services.
Charles D & Mary a Bauer at a glance
In short: Charles D & Mary a Bauer gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), top state California. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,375,304
- +196.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +73.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,896
- +71.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,978
- Total assets
- $12,233,019
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles D & Mary a Bauer
- 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: 174 Nlong Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (443) 797-2279
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles D & Mary a Bauer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Artpark ($164K). Together the top 10 received $889K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($81,851), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 130 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were California 34%, New York 29%, Connecticut 12%, Maryland 11%, and Washington 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles D & Mary a Bauer open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $464K (2024) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artpark Lewiston, NY | Community Arts Projects | $164,229 |
| Canisius High School Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $104,913 |
| University of Buffalo Foundation Buffalo, NY | Research | $104,913 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo, CA | School-Wide Support | $100,000 |
| Global Peht Corp Cos Cob, CT | Vocational Training | $82,114 |
| New Pond Farm Education System Redding, CT | Farm Education | $81,148 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $81,851 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Student Scholarships | $65,000 |
| Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Sch Berlin, MD | Theatre Sound & Light Upgrade | $65,000 |
| Healthcare Foundation Ventura Cty Ventura, CA | Child Life Specialist | $61,634 |
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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 | $12,233,019 | $617,656 | $1,438,450 | $1,375,304 | 26 | $1,402,566 | $582,417 | $969,641 |
| 2024 | $12,602,043 | $407,402 | $520,345 | $463,740 | 15 | $468,808 | $376,467 | $848,145 |
| 2023 | $12,686,960 | $733,801 | $883,937 | $747,272 | 27 | $834,840 | $706,706 | $822,077 |
| 2022 | $12,823,502 | $1,056,431 | $947,432 | $857,368 | 30 | $902,951 | $1,027,601 | $879,624 |
| 2021 | $12,611,850 | $791,768 | $895,735 | $850,000 | 32 | — | $765,945 | $892,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles D & Mary a Bauer reported a distributable amount of $970K 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 does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, research, community arts projects, school-wide support, vocational training, farm education, and other purposes.
Grantees describe their own work in a range of ways. Global PEHT Corp says it offers outreach, transitional homes, and job assistance to women who are victims of human trafficking. Ventura Botanical Gardens says it creates and maintains public gardens for preservation, education, cultural contribution, and community enhancement. The Museum of Ventura County says it celebrates local history, art, and culture through its collections, exhibits, educational programs, and publications. Avenues to Independence says it supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personalized support, advocacy, and community engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,375,304. Grant amounts ranged from $9,927 to $164,229, with a median of $42,978. Larger grants included $164,229 to ARTPARK for community arts projects; $104,913 each to Canisius High School for scholarships and the University of Buffalo Foundation for research; and $100,000 to Sinsheimer Elementary for school-wide support. Other notable grants included $82,114 to Global PEHT Corp for vocational training and $81,148 to New Pond Farm Education System for farm education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine Bakewell and C Donald Bauer as trustees, Alex Bauer as secretary, Kelsey Bilsten as treasurer, and Kristoffer Bauer as vice-president.
Charles D & Mary a Bauer's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Donald Bauer
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christine Bakewell
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Bauer
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kelsey Bilsten
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kristoffer Bauer
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sandra L. Moe (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Greg Bauer (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Joseph Bauer Sr. (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Charles D & Mary a Bauer
How much does Charles D & Mary a Bauer give each year?
Charles D & Mary a Bauer gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $464K across 15 grants.
What is Charles D & Mary a Bauer's typical grant size?
Charles D & Mary a Bauer's median grant in 2025 was $42,978, and its average grant was $52,896, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles D & Mary a Bauer that year got $42K on average.
Where does Charles D & Mary a Bauer give grants?
Charles D & Mary a Bauer's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ventura, CA (5 grants), Buffalo, NY (3 grants), San Luis Obispo, CA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Charles D & Mary a Bauer give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Charles D & Mary a Bauer's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Charles D & Mary a Bauer's largest grantees?
Charles D & Mary a Bauer's largest 2025 grantees include Artpark ($164,229), Canisius High School ($104,913) and University of Buffalo Foundation ($104,913), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($81,851), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles D & Mary a Bauer?
Charles D & Mary a Bauer reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $970K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles D & Mary a Bauer fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, research, community arts projects, school-wide support, vocational training, farm education, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles D & Mary a Bauer?
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 Charles D & Mary a Bauer's EIN?
Charles D & Mary a Bauer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1525643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Charles D & Mary a Bauer 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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