Robert & Toni Bader Charitable
The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 2010 and granted tax-exempt status in 2011, the foundation operates as a non-operating foundation dedicated to philanthropic support across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$341K
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
41
+17.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-13.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to further Jewish ideals through science, education, and the arts. The foundation specifically supports:
- Education — funding projects that help teachers educate and children learn
- Science — supporting new ways to treat illness and improve quality of life
- The Arts — advancing artistic endeavors aligned with Jewish ideals
The foundation also supports human services initiatives, including programs that help feed the hungry and provide employment opportunities.
Grantmaking
The foundation sponsors new programs and projects only. The foundation explicitly does NOT provide general operating funds to any organization. Applicants are encouraged to take an eligibility quiz before beginning the application process.
Average Grant
amount: approximately $11,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across the United States, with primary focus areas including:
- New York
- Indiana
- California
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $8,165,819
- Total giving: $340,705
- Total revenues: $490,567
- Total expenses: $485,129
- Number of employees: 0
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $3.6 million in 2011 to $8.2 million by 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,165,819 | $7,875,228 | $7,320,455 |
| Revenue | $490,567 | $443,731 | $140,515 |
| Expenses | $485,129 | $649,376 | $574,867 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $465,454 | $448,226 | $540,015 |
| Net Investment Income | $412,764 | $380,513 | $99,899 |
| Distributable Amount | $396,573 | $369,438 | $381,366 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert & Toni Bader Charitable
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT N BADER | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | 5 | $17,635 |
| TONI R BADER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 5 | $20,955 |
| SARA MEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $16,526 |
| JAIME CARMODY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $17,333 |
| JOSHUA BADER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $13,025 |
| DANIELLE WARRENBURG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $14,126 |
| THOMAS J SPONSEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $13,400 |
Contact Information
- Address: 5262 Roland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46228-2225
- Phone: 317-253-9812
- Website: www.rtbaderfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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