Robert & Toni Bader Charitable
The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, established in 2010. Its stated mission is to further Jewish ideals through education, science, and the arts. It supports projects and programs across the United States and does not provide general operating funds.
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable at a glance
In short: Robert & Toni Bader Charitable gave $341K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,705
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,310
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $8,165,819
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (29 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert & Toni Bader Charitable
- How to Apply
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Begin with the online eligibility quiz. The foundation’s website describes an application process involving financial documents and a detailed project budget. Its 2024 filing states that it does not require a specific form or application and that requests are evaluated as received.
- Review Cycle
- The website says applications are accepted through September 30 for the current year. The 2024 filing states that requests are evaluated as received and that there is no submission deadline.
- Deadline
- The website says applications are accepted through September 30 for the current year.
- Contact
Application contact: Foundation Grant Committee Co Joshu
Mailing address: 5262 Roland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46228
Phone: (317) 608-6699
Website: https://rtbaderfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert & Toni Bader Charitable
Who Robert & Toni Bader Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Edison Institute DBA the Henry Ford ($30K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 184 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Indianapolis and has funded projects across the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (17%), California (12%), Illinois (10%), Massachusetts (10%), and Indiana (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert & Toni Bader Charitable open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 41 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 7% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $337K (2023) to $416K (2022). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Edison Institute DBA the Henry Ford Dearborn, MI | To Provide Unique Education Experiences to Inspire Others | $30,000 |
| Flying Kites Boston, MA | Flying kites teacher training institute: training for kenya's tomorrow, today. | $23,900 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area Cincinnati, OH | To provide counseling, support economic well-being and provide aging services | $22,000 |
| Makers Hub San Pedro, CA | General Support Toward Mission | $15,000 |
| Revolution Workshop Chicago, IL | To provide carpentry and wookworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people | $15,000 |
| HOOPS4KIDS Inc Clifton Park, NY | General Support Toward Mission | $12,200 |
| Northbay Education Inc North East, MD | To provide environmental and character development opportunities that are linked to md state education science standards | $11,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,165,819 | $490,567 | $485,129 | $340,705 | 41 | $465,454 | $412,764 | $396,573 |
| 2023 | $7,875,228 | $443,731 | $649,376 | $336,929 | 35 | $448,226 | $380,513 | $369,438 |
| 2022 | $7,320,455 | $140,515 | $574,867 | $415,955 | 41 | $540,015 | $99,899 | $381,366 |
| 2021 | $8,912,171 | $833,367 | $468,142 | $384,724 | 34 | $491,964 | $763,189 | $420,405 |
| 2020 | $8,264,581 | $485,101 | $494,739 | $349,816 | 33 | — | $426,968 | $359,871 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to help further Jewish ideals in education, science, and the arts. Its website describes eligible support as seed capital for projects and programs in those areas. Its 2024 filing also names purposes including literacy, Jewish education, recycling, alternative energy, classical music education, public radio and television, museums, wildlife conservation, theatre, music education, medical research, and food for people experiencing hunger.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of work supported. Flying Kites says it is transforming primary education in rural Kenya; Revolution Workshop says it provides carpentry and woodworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people; and MAZON describes itself as a Jewish-values-inspired national advocacy organization working to end hunger. The Lunchbox Fund says it uses in-school nutrition to support child development and education, while Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge describes its work as wildlife rehabilitation and community education on healthy ecosystems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $340,705. Itemized awards ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $8,000. Among the largest were $30,000 to The Edison Institute, doing business as The Henry Ford, for unique education experiences; $23,900 to Flying Kites for teacher training in Kenya; and $22,000 to Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area for counseling, economic well-being, and aging services. Other awards included $15,000 each to Makers Hub for general support toward its mission and Revolution Workshop for workforce development.
The foundation’s website directs organizations to begin with an online eligibility quiz. If eligible to proceed, applicants are asked to provide their IRS tax-exemption approval letter and a current Form 990 or audited financial statement; organizations using Form 990-EZ must also provide specified financial details. Applicants invited to continue must complete the online application and submit a detailed budget for the proposed project or program. The website says applications are reviewed for factors including the request’s purpose, fit with the organization’s mission, relevant experience, project budget relative to overall finances, and goals. The foundation states that it does not set minimum or maximum grant amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert N. Bader as chairman/president and Toni R. Bader as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed are Sara Meyer, Jaime Carmody, Joshua Bader, Danielle Warrenburg, and Thomas J. Sponsel.
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable is led by Robert N. Bader, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert N. Bader
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Danielle Warrenburg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Jaime Carmody
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Joshua Bader
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Sara Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Thomas J. Sponsel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Toni R. Bader
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to Toni R Bader (Secretary/Treasurer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert & Toni Bader Charitable
How much does Robert & Toni Bader Charitable give each year?
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable gave $341K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $337K across 35 grants.
What is Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's typical grant size?
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,310, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Toni Bader Charitable that year got $8K on average.
Where does Robert & Toni Bader Charitable give grants?
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's top state is New York, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (12%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Robert & Toni Bader Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's largest grantees?
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include The Edison Institute DBA the Henry Ford ($30,000), Flying Kites ($23,900) and Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Toni Bader Charitable?
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $465K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $397K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Toni Bader Charitable fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help further Jewish ideals in education, science, and the arts. Its website describes eligible support as seed capital for projects and programs in those areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Toni Bader Charitable?
Begin with the online eligibility quiz. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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