John F Baty Charitable Foundation
John F Baty Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $166K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $3K.
John F Baty Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John F Baty Charitable Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $165,787
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John F Baty Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seton Center ($10K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How John F Baty Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 525% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Center Kansas City, MO | Community | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice House Kansas City, MO | Community | $2,500 |
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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 | $165,787 | $20,352 | $15,983 | $12,500 | 2 | $14,270 | $2,833 | $10,285 |
| 2023 | $161,418 | $23,979 | $24,850 | $21,500 | 3 | $23,210 | $2,546 | $8,880 |
| 2022 | $162,289 | $-14,696 | $11,895 | $9,132 | 3 | $10,703 | $2,331 | $8,675 |
| 2021 | $188,880 | $190,925 | $2,045 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | — | $5,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John F Baty Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John F Baty Charitable Foundation is led by Ann Baty, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Baty
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Byrd
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kaufman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 John F Baty Charitable Foundation
How much does John F Baty Charitable Foundation give each year?
John F Baty Charitable Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
How large is John F Baty Charitable Foundation?
John F Baty Charitable Foundation reported $166K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John F Baty Charitable Foundation?
John F Baty Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $166K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does John F Baty Charitable Foundation operate?
John F Baty Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri.
What is John F Baty Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John F Baty Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4231859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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