Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl
Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl is a private foundation, based in Wayne, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $114K.
Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl at a glance
In short: Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl gave $80K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,465,394
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% 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 Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($65K). Together the top 2 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2025) to $160K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Exempt Purposes | $65,000 |
| Plainsville Congregational Church Plainville, CT | Promote Religious Education | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,465,394 | $129,143 | $125,458 | $80,000 | 2 | $90,375 | $113,748 | $87,350 |
| 2024 | $1,468,862 | $113,067 | $141,513 | $95,000 | 2 | $106,000 | $95,755 | $84,524 |
| 2023 | $1,497,511 | $65,855 | $149,819 | $105,000 | 12 | $114,750 | $26,835 | $77,916 |
| 2022 | $1,581,844 | $167,116 | $145,087 | $100,000 | 13 | $106,500 | $26,834 | $74,421 |
| 2021 | $1,560,037 | $214,775 | $210,240 | $160,000 | 16 | $172,750 | $42,401 | $86,844 |
| 2020 | $1,555,565 | $78,357 | $198,244 | $155,000 | 19 | — | $23,655 | $80,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Hanse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Ellen E. Binder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
William Hanse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Ellen E Binder (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl
How much does Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl give each year?
Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl gave $80K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 2 grants.
How large is Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl?
Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl operate?
Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl has awarded grants in Arkansas, Connecticut, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What is Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl's EIN?
Julia Vander May Bakelaar Charitabl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4916787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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