Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation
The Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1975 and was established in 1974 in Georgia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$182K
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation emphasizes higher education at colleges and universities operated by or affiliated with the Methodist Church. Support also extends to Protestant welfare funds and pensions for Methodist ministers.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $32,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $3,620,753 (as of most recent filing)
Annual Giving: $182,000
2023 Financial Summary:
- Revenue: $128,926
- Expenses: $212,000
- Total Assets: $3.45 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,620,753 | $3,448,994 | $3,533,643 |
| Revenue | $387,474 | $128,926 | $-103,144 |
| Expenses | $211,927 | $212,356 | $245,469 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $190,936 | $195,044 | $213,399 |
| Net Investment Income | $364,532 | $100,926 | $56,335 |
| Distributable Amount | $208,447 | $189,983 | $194,948 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $21,541 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Telephone: 888-866-3275
Website: www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaki...
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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