Joseph D Baker Fund Inc
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Frederick, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which were located in Maryland.
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph D Baker Fund Inc gave $128K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,000
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,333
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,517,767
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1004 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701-4125
Phone: (301) 676-9587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph D Baker Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Downtown Frederick Partnership ($20K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. Listed recipients include organizations in Frederick and other Maryland communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph D Baker Fund Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 102% 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 $102K (2022) to $128K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Frederick Partnership Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $20,000 |
| Friends of Baker Park Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $20,000 |
| Mission of Mercy Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $11,000 |
| McDaniel College Westminster, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $10,000 |
| Religious Coalition Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $6,000 |
| The Arc of Frederick County Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $6,000 |
| Frederick County 4H Riding Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $5,000 |
| Days End Horse Farm Rescue Lisbon, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Frederick Frederick, MD | To Give Back to Local Community | $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 | $1,517,767 | $92,524 | $133,657 | $128,000 | 24 | — | $106,624 | $126,198 |
| 2023 | $1,558,194 | $137,034 | $112,382 | $105,000 | 22 | $105,000 | $100,211 | $102,594 |
| 2022 | $1,533,542 | $86,955 | $107,473 | $102,000 | 25 | — | $93,712 | $111,552 |
| 2021 | $1,554,060 | $158,112 | $108,779 | $105,000 | 26 | $105,000 | $154,333 | $115,067 |
| 2020 | $1,504,727 | $98,643 | $120,763 | $115,000 | 26 | — | $80,633 | $112,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph D Baker Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including downtown vitality, education, services and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities, homelessness, the arts, and community improvement. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Downtown Frederick Partnership says it works to enhance, promote, and preserve downtown Frederick’s vitality, livability, and diversity. The Arc of Frederick County says it provides services and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. Advocates for Homeless Families describes its work as providing housing access, education, and supportive services to Frederick County families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $128,000 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The filing lists the purpose of the largest grants as “to give back to local community.”
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Downtown Frederick Partnership and Friends of Baker Park; $11,000 to Mission of Mercy; $10,000 to McDaniel College; and $6,000 each to Religious Coalition and The Arc of Frederick County. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Frederick County 4H Riding, Days End Horse Farm Rescue, Literacy Council of Frederick, and Boys and Girls Club of Frederick.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: Joseph D Baker Jr, Graham C Baker, John W Baker, Geraldine B Hicks, Benjamin L Tyler, Dr Peter Lyon, and C H Randolph Lyon Jr.
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin L. Tyler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
C. H. Randolph Lyon Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Geraldine B. Hicks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Graham C. Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John W. Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph D. Baker Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Lyon
Director
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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc
How much does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc give each year?
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc gave $128K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 22 grants.
What is Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,333, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph D Baker Fund Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc give grants?
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (22 grants).
Does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Give Back to Local Community" (24 grants).
Who are Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Downtown Frederick Partnership ($20,000), Friends of Baker Park ($20,000) and Mission of Mercy ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph D Baker Fund Inc?
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $93K.
What does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including downtown vitality, education, services and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities, homelessness, the arts, and community improvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph D Baker Fund Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Joseph D Baker Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joseph D Baker Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $126K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's EIN?
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6039040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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). Joseph D Baker Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-d-baker-fund-inc-morg_f027dd854eb5415483a28284e0afe1bc
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