Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation
The Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Annandale, Minnesota. It makes grants to existing 501(c)(3) organizations and other grants for charitable purposes.
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,441,400
- +1091.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,959
- +938.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,289,036
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 489, Annadale, MN 55302
Phone: (320) 254-3651
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Venn Foundation ($753K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 115 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Colorado, Maryland, California, and Arizona; each state accounted for 0% of grant dollars as reported. Examples of Minnesota recipients include organizations in Annandale, St. Paul, and Belgrade.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation gives
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 149% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venn Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $752,500 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church Annadale, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $531,250 |
| Grace Lutheran Church Belgrade, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $76,300 |
| Annadale Arts & Textile Center Annadale, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Fountains United Methodist Fountains, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Annadale Food Shelf Annadale, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Annadale Public Schools Annadale, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Annadale Youth First Annadale, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Pancan Manhattan Beach, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $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 | $1,289,036 | $1,226,950 | $1,456,788 | $1,441,400 | 39 | $1,441,400 | $91,737 | $77,157 |
| 2023 | $1,578,841 | $54,733 | $137,900 | $120,995 | 34 | $124,831 | $115,842 | $76,320 |
| 2022 | $1,663,725 | $1,008,896 | $104,039 | $92,295 | 40 | $95,143 | $13,114 | $39,796 |
| 2021 | $758,690 | $593,176 | $584,577 | $580,000 | 2 | $580,025 | $8,624 | $24,098 |
| 2020 | $750,001 | $750,001 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $1,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K 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 describes its charitable activity as grants to existing 501(c)(3) organizations or other grants for charitable purposes, consistent with its tax-exempt purpose.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. VENN Foundation says its mission is to unleash the full power of program-related investments to achieve charitable impact. Union Gospel Mission Duluth describes serving people’s physical, spiritual, and social needs through meals, housing, and supportive services. Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together, while Hamilton Habitat says it helps build and improve affordable housing in Cook County, Minnesota.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $1,441,400. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $752,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $752,500 to VENN Foundation and $531,250 to St Johns Lutheran Church, both for general charitable purposes. Other notable grants included $76,300 to Grace Lutheran Church and $35,000 to Annadale Arts & Textile Center, also for general charitable purposes.
The foundation reported 34 grants totaling $120,995 in 2023 and 40 grants totaling $92,295 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph R Bayer and Elizabeth C Bayer as trustees.
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth C. Bayer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Bayer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 R Bayer Family Foundation
How much does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation give each year?
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 34 grants.
What is Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $36,959, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation give grants?
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annadale, MN (6 grants), St. Paul, MN (3 grants), St Cloud, MN (3 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Venn Foundation ($752,500), St Johns Lutheran Church ($531,250) and Grace Lutheran Church ($76,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation?
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its charitable activity as grants to existing 501(c)(3) organizations or other grants for charitable purposes, consistent with its tax-exempt purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's EIN?
Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4018822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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