Dexter F and Dorothy H Baker
The Dexter F and Dorothy H Baker Foundation is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1988, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status since July 1988. The foundation provides funds for charitable grants across multiple sectors including education, human services, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.0M
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$662K
-27.5% YoY
Grant Count
37
-27.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-0.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide funds for charitable grants supporting a range of causes. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Early literacy programs (summer and school year)
- Arts and cultural institutions
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with particular activity in the Allentown area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,024,917
- Total Revenue: $1,784,191
- Total Expenses: $1,001,788
- Total Liabilities: $20,900
- Net Income: Positive
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,024,917 | $15,225,307 | $14,781,935 |
| Revenue | $1,784,191 | $1,300,613 | $227,099 |
| Expenses | $1,001,788 | $1,441,475 | $1,426,971 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $903,195 | $1,388,377 | $1,310,697 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,685,598 | $1,248,199 | $351,860 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,227,307 | $1,199,834 | $1,157,926 |
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
237 grants across all recorded years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN J BAKER | TRUSTEE - CHAIRPERSON | 15 | $10,000 |
| LESLIE B BORIS | TRUSTEE | 15 | $10,000 |
| ELLEN B GHELARDI | TRUSTEE - SECRETARY | 15 | $10,000 |
| SUSAN ROYAL | TRUSTEE - TREASURER | 15 | $10,000 |
| TIMOTHY L HOLT | TRUSTEE | 15 | $10,000 |
| JACK PAYNE | TRUSTEE | 15 | $10,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported major institutional partnerships, including a significant long-term commitment to Lehigh University's Baker Institute. The foundation also provided support for Hurricane Ian relief efforts and has sponsored cultural programming and celebrations.
The Baker Institute Awarded $5 Million Gift | News Article | Lehigh UniversityRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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