Robert & Toni Bader Charitable

INDIANAPOLIS, IN EIN: 27-4281614 Website

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

+17.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-13.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Toni Bader Charitable reported a distributable amount of $397K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

New York $406K (22%)

Indiana $277K (15%)

Massachusetts $209K (11%)

Michigan $149K (8%)

California $149K (8%)

Illinois $117K (6%)

Florida $65K (4%)

Pennsylvania $58K (3%)

+19 more states

Cities

AlbuquerqueArlingtonAuburnBala CynwydBasaltBeals IslandBloomingtonBostonBoulderBradentonBronxBrooklineBrooklynCalimesaCambridgeCazaderoChandlerCharlotteChicagoCincinnati

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Foundation

Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Grant

ROBERT & TONI BADER CHARITABLE

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Edison Institute Dba the Henry Ford ($30,000), Flying Kites ($23,900), Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area ($22,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FLYING KITES BOSTON, MA	FLYING KITES TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE: TRAINING FOR KENYA'S TOMORROW, TODAY.	$23,900
INTREPID MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC DBA INTREPID SEA-AIR-SPACE MUSEUM NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARDS MISSION.	$10,000
ARTS AT LARGE INC MILWAUKEE, WI	TO CONSISTENTLY ADVOCATE FOR THE CONNECTION OF ARTS TO ACADEMICS BY BUILDING SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE ARTS COMMUNITY, K-12 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS, AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION	$10,000
THE EDISON INSTITUTE DBA THE HENRY FORD DEARBORN, MI	TO PROVIDE UNIQUE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES TO INSPIRE OTHERS	$30,000
BADER HILLEL HIGH INC MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARDS MISSION	$6,400
CAMP EXTREME DBA PROJECT EXTREME LAWRENCE, NY	TO PROVE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND SOLUTION FOR TEENS IN -NEED, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES	$1,800
CAYUGA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART INC AUBURN, NY	TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO APPRECIATE LOCAL HISTORY, PROMOTE THE ARTS, AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE INVENTION OF SOUND ON FILM	$10,000
CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER PORTLAND, ME	TO PROVIDE LONG TERM CARE FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY	$2,300
CHILDREN FIRST DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC STURGEON BAY, WI	TO HELP PROVIDE CHILD-CENTERED CARE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND EMPATHY THROUGH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES	$665
CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO	TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE MOST RELEVANT AND INNOVATIVE ART BEING MADE TODAY.	$5,600

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert & Toni Bader Charitable fund?

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 opport…

How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Toni Bader Charitable?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $350 to $56,500 • Average grant amount: approximately $11,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 **Funding Approach:** 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. **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Henry Ford: $30,000 (to provide unique educatio…

Where does Robert & Toni Bader Charitable make grants?

The foundation funds projects across the United States, with primary focus areas including: • New York • Indiana • California • Massachusetts • Michigan • Florida

What size grants does Robert & Toni Bader Charitable award?

In 2024, Robert & Toni Bader Charitable awarded 41 grants totaling $341K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert & Toni Bader Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert & Toni Bader Charitable reported a distributable amount of $397K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's EIN?

Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4281614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.