Richard a Baker Foundation
Richard a Baker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $885K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $60K.
Richard a Baker Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard a Baker Foundation gave $59K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,409
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,601
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,600
- Total assets
- $885,350
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (92% 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 Richard a Baker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stray Rescue ($12K). Together the top 9 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard a Baker Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 $40K (2021) to $84K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stray Rescue St. Louis, MO | To Provide Shelterand Care for Abused Animals. | $12,000 |
| A Aging Advantage St. Louis, MO | To Help Improve Thequality of Life Forseniors. | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri St. Louis, MO | To Support Continuedoperating Expenses Andcharitable Activities. | $10,000 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf St. Louis, MO | To Support Continuedoperating Expenses Andcharitable Activities. | $8,600 |
| Lutheran High School South St. Louis, MO | To Support Educationalscholarship Endowmentfunding. | $8,600 |
| LOV Love Our Veterans Maiden, NC | To Support Continuedoperating Expenses Andcharitable Activities. | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Kirkwood St. Louis, MO | To Support Continuedoperating Expenses Andcharitable Activities. | $4,500 |
| World Bird Sanctuary Valley Park, MO | To Support Continuedoperating Expenses Andwild Bird Rehabilitation. | $359 |
| American Legion Kirkwood, MO | To Support Continuedoperating Expenses. | $350 |
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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 | $885,350 | $91,026 | $116,073 | $59,409 | 9 | $59,409 | $59,884 | $55,156 |
| 2024 | $910,397 | $40,942 | $124,695 | $72,016 | 12 | $72,016 | $16,276 | $54,332 |
| 2023 | $994,150 | $48,408 | $99,127 | $50,987 | 10 | $50,987 | $17,238 | $50,179 |
| 2022 | $1,044,869 | $11,240 | $138,831 | $84,000 | 10 | $84,000 | — | $56,240 |
| 2021 | $1,172,460 | $131,399 | $88,270 | $39,650 | 8 | $13,330 | $114,977 | — |
| 2020 | $1,129,331 | $18,857 | $104,046 | $67,950 | 8 | — | $12,894 | $57,874 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard a Baker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard a Baker Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth A. Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Charles A. Amen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $16K, to Beth a Evans (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Richard a Baker Foundation
How much does Richard a Baker Foundation give each year?
Richard a Baker Foundation gave $59K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 12 grants.
What is Richard a Baker Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard a Baker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,600, and its average grant was $6,601, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard a Baker Foundation give grants?
Richard a Baker Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (6 grants).
Does Richard a Baker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Richard a Baker Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Richard a Baker Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard a Baker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stray Rescue ($12,000), A Aging Advantage ($10,000) and Humane Society of Missouri ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard a Baker Foundation?
Richard a Baker Foundation reported $885K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Richard a Baker Foundation's EIN?
Richard a Baker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1549132. 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 July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Richard a Baker Foundation funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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