George F Baker Uw
George F Baker Uw is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations and an individual recipient for purposes including education, addiction recovery, community needs, arts, research, and adoption awareness.
George F Baker Uw at a glance
In short: George F Baker Uw gave $157K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,540
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,239
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,960,892
- -6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George F Baker Uw
- How to Apply
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The filing names Palen Anderson as the contact and states that no formal application is required. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Palen Anderson
Mailing address: 1918 19Th Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 880-0505
Email: palen@thebakertrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George F Baker Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iyrs School of Technology ($23K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 52% of grant dollars and Rhode Island recipients received 30%. New Hampshire received 6%, while Wyoming and Pennsylvania each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George F Baker Uw open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $157K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iyrs School of Technology Newport, RI | Support of Education | $22,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Triangle Club West Palm Beach, FL | Support of a Safe Recovery Environment | $15,000 |
| St Michaels Country Day School Newport, RI | Fulfilling Community Needs | $12,500 |
| Saint Andrew's School Barrington, RI | Support of Education | $12,500 |
| Fern House West Palm Beach, FL | Support of Addiction Recovery | $10,000 |
| Harry Hamilton Foundation WPB, FL | The Harry Hamilton Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to honoring Harrys legacy and to perpetuating his values through supporting The Triangle Club of West Palm Beach. | $10,000 |
| Geisel School of Medicine Hanover, NH | The mission of the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is to create a healthier, more equitable world | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Fulfilling Community Needs | $5,000 |
| Movies Make a Difference West Palm Beach, FL | Support of Arts | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,960,892 | $162,589 | $299,877 | $156,540 | 19 | $299,877 | $162,589 | — |
| 2023 | $2,098,180 | $228,060 | $255,791 | $122,600 | 19 | $255,791 | $228,060 | — |
| 2022 | $2,125,911 | $92,470 | $238,554 | $117,700 | 20 | $238,554 | $92,470 | $163,784 |
| 2021 | $2,271,995 | $139,035 | $280,222 | $139,500 | 22 | $247,325 | $139,035 | $174,716 |
| 2020 | $2,413,182 | $485,374 | $470,007 | $111,000 | 21 | — | $481,472 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 grants show support for education, addiction recovery, community needs, arts, research, and other purposes. Grantees describe their own work in varied terms: An individual recipient says it educates K–12 students about the natural world through environmental films and curriculum materials; Triangle Club says it provides a safe and supportive environment for people in recovery; and Friends of Palm Beach says it removes beach debris and educates the community about its effects on the environment and marine life.
Other 2024 recipients include St. Michael’s Country Day School, which describes its mission as developing courageous learners and caring citizens, and the Institute for Ethnomedicine, which says it searches for new cures by studying plant medicine and patterns of wellness and disease among Indigenous people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $156,540. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $22,500, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $22,500 to IYRS School of Technology for education; $20,000 to an individual recipient in Florida for educating students through films about the natural world; $15,000 to Triangle Club for a safe recovery environment; and $12,500 each to St. Michael’s Country Day School and Saint Andrew’s School for education or community needs. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Fern House for addiction recovery and $10,000 to Geisel School of Medicine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kane Kendall Baker, George F Baker, and Fletcher Baker as co-trustees.
George F Baker Uw's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fletcher Baker
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George F. Baker
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kane Kendall Baker
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George F Baker Uw
How much does George F Baker Uw give each year?
George F Baker Uw gave $157K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 19 grants.
What is George F Baker Uw's typical grant size?
George F Baker Uw's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,239, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George F Baker Uw that year got $6K on average.
Where does George F Baker Uw give grants?
George F Baker Uw gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (30%) and New Hampshire (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Newport, RI (2 grants).
Does George F Baker Uw give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on George F Baker Uw's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fulfilling Community Needs" (3 grants).
Who are George F Baker Uw's largest grantees?
George F Baker Uw's largest 2024 grantees include Iyrs School of Technology ($22,500), Triangle Club ($15,000) and St Michaels Country Day School ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George F Baker Uw?
George F Baker Uw reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $163K.
What does George F Baker Uw fund?
The 2024 grants show support for education, addiction recovery, community needs, arts, research, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George F Baker Uw?
The filing names Palen Anderson as the contact and states that no formal application is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George F Baker Uw's EIN?
George F Baker Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6056818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George F Baker Uw funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-f-baker-uw-morg_c277d8da7b2b41d88a91c441f4cc5200
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