Elliot D Baker Charitable
Elliot D Baker Charitable is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $230K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $116K.
Elliot D Baker Charitable at a glance
In short: Elliot D Baker Charitable gave $163K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,498
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,250
- +36.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,550
- Total assets
- $230,290
- -63.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Elliot D Baker Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad of Venice and Northport ($70K). Together the top 6 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elliot D Baker Charitable gives
- Giving grew 2455% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 357% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $179K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Venice and Northport Venice, FL | Donation | $70,000 |
| Chabad of Champaign Urbana Champaign, IL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation Lincolnwood, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Wilmette Wilmette, IL | Donation | $13,100 |
| Gaples Institute Deerfield, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Glencoe, IL | Donation | $398 |
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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 | $230,290 | $220,013 | $172,843 | $163,498 | 6 | $164,123 | $116,123 | $45,918 |
| 2024 | $622,084 | $395,521 | $180,645 | $179,403 | 9 | $179,928 | $290,862 | $50,331 |
| 2023 | $390,887 | $89,213 | $101,808 | $100,641 | 7 | $101,141 | $13,839 | $47,670 |
| 2022 | $379,380 | $12,606 | $7,694 | $6,400 | 3 | $6,977 | $12,028 | $49,212 |
| 2021 | $374,468 | $50,609 | $16,603 | $15,500 | 3 | $15,988 | $9,980 | $46,034 |
| 2020 | $340,463 | $11,149 | $8,786 | $7,440 | 4 | — | $9,076 | $36,471 |
| 2019 | $338,100 | $40,191 | $8,580 | $7,520 | 5 | — | $8,862 | $29,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elliot D Baker Charitable reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elliot D Baker Charitable is led by Elliot D. Baker, Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elliot D. Baker
Trustee
Trustee & Foundation Manager → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Elliot D Baker Charitable
How much does Elliot D Baker Charitable give each year?
Elliot D Baker Charitable gave $163K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $179K across 9 grants.
What is Elliot D Baker Charitable's typical grant size?
Elliot D Baker Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $16,550, and its average grant was $27,250, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elliot D Baker Charitable give grants?
Elliot D Baker Charitable gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (43%).
Does Elliot D Baker Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Elliot D Baker Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Elliot D Baker Charitable's largest grantees?
Elliot D Baker Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad of Venice and Northport ($70,000), Chabad of Champaign Urbana ($50,000) and Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elliot D Baker Charitable?
Elliot D Baker Charitable reported $230K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Elliot D Baker Charitable's EIN?
Elliot D Baker Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6826586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Elliot D Baker Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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