Michael Baker International Foundation
Michael Baker International Foundation is a private foundation based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, arts and culture, animal welfare, and other areas.
Michael Baker International Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Baker International Foundation gave $46K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,350
- -46.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -20.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,188
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $100,229
- -12.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (15 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael Baker International Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: (412) 269-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael Baker International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 239 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining listed shares were Missouri (3%), New York (1%), California (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael Baker International Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 39 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $990. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 977% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2025) to $92K (2020). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Beaver Area Heritage Foundation Beaver, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Fort Washington, PA | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Beaver County Humane Society Aliquippa, PA | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Warriors' Ascent Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Animal Friends Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $1,250 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Beaver County Lighthouse for the Blind New Brighton, PA | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Benjamin M Banks Jr Memorial Foundation Beaver Falls, PA | General Operating Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,229 | $38,125 | $52,775 | $46,350 | 39 | $52,775 | $5,399 |
| 2024 | $114,879 | $99,711 | $93,127 | $86,270 | 49 | $93,127 | $6,099 |
| 2023 | $108,295 | $94,391 | $95,786 | $82,600 | 52 | $95,786 | $4,822 |
| 2022 | $109,690 | $46,655 | $89,573 | $83,665 | 56 | $89,573 | $6,769 |
| 2021 | $152,608 | $51,905 | $95,549 | $88,730 | 43 | $95,549 | $9,586 |
| 2020 | $196,252 | $56,435 | $98,384 | $91,781 | 44 | — | $10,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Baker International Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust describes its mission as presenting performing and visual arts, advancing arts education, and developing Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Beaver County Humane Society says it works to protect domestic animals and promote kindness and respect for living creatures. Warriors’ Ascent describes its mission as empowering those who serve to heal and thrive.
Other 2025 recipients include Animal Friends, which says it rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes animals and promotes the animal-human bond; Venture Outdoors, which says it removes barriers to outdoor experiences; WQED Multimedia, which says it creates educational, entertaining, and inspiring community experiences; Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, which works to build a better community for pets and people; and Families United Network, which says it strengthens families through services focused on reunification.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $46,350. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $500. Its largest listed grants were $15,000 to UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation and $5,000 each to Beaver Area Heritage Foundation and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Other listed grants included $1,500 each to American Cancer Society, Beaver County Humane Society, and Warriors’ Ascent, and $1,250 to Animal Friends. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Lutes as President & Executive Director, John Tedder as Director & Secretary, and Stephanie Long as Director & Treasurer.
Michael Baker International Foundation is led by Brian Lutes, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Lutes
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Tedder
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Long
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Christopher Statham (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Davis (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Leanna Anderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: H James McKnight (2020) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Ted Williams (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michael Baker International Foundation
How much does Michael Baker International Foundation give each year?
Michael Baker International Foundation gave $46K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 49 grants.
What is Michael Baker International Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Baker International Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,188, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael Baker International Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Michael Baker International Foundation give grants?
Michael Baker International Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (11 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (6 grants).
Does Michael Baker International Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael Baker International Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael Baker International Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Baker International Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation ($15,000), Beaver Area Heritage Foundation ($5,000) and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Baker International Foundation?
Michael Baker International Foundation reported $100K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael Baker International Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust describes its mission as presenting performing and visual arts, advancing arts education, and developing Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael Baker International Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael Baker International Foundation's EIN?
Michael Baker International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0448116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Michael Baker International 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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