Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust
The Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida, Ohio, Nebraska, and Virginia.
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust at a glance
In short: Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust gave $188K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,500
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,719
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,743,047
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% 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 Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust
- 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. The filing lists Michael Baynard as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Baynard
Mailing address: 1927 1St Ave South, St Petersburg, FL 33712
Phone: (727) 656-8519
Email: mbaynard@suncoastreflective.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tampa Bay Research Institute ($36K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s 2025 grants went to recipients in Florida (78% of grant dollars), Ohio (12%), Nebraska (8%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2024) to $194K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Research Institute St Petersburg, FL | New Equipment | $36,000 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation Columbus, OH | Educational | $22,000 |
| Starting Right Now Tampa, FL | Building Expansion | $20,000 |
| YMCA Tampa, FL | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Wheelcairs 4 Kids Tarpon Springs, FL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg College St Petersburg, FL | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Florida St Petersburg, FL | New Equipment | $10,000 |
| SPCA Largo, FL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg Museum of History St Petersburg, FL | Extending Eqypt Exhibit | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,743,047 | $259,419 | $213,854 | $187,500 | 16 | $187,500 | $246,965 | $233,690 |
| 2024 | $4,687,882 | $192,275 | $181,244 | $159,500 | 15 | $159,500 | $190,321 | $288,365 |
| 2023 | $4,695,451 | $759,473 | $246,700 | $193,500 | 19 | $193,500 | $171,928 | $445,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust reported a distributable amount of $234K 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 Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied purposes, including research equipment, education, scholarships, building expansion, capital campaigns, animal welfare, and museum exhibits.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Delta Gamma Foundation says it fosters lifetime enrichment for members, promotes service for sight, and partners with its fraternity to support the future of its sisterhood. Starting Right Now says it works to stop youth homelessness through continued education and active mentorship. Tampa Bay Watch says it fosters a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through community-driven restoration, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust reported 16 grants totaling $187,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $36,000, with a median of $10,000. Larger grants included $36,000 to Tampa Bay Research Institute for new equipment; $22,000 to Delta Gamma Foundation for educational purposes; and $20,000 each to Starting Right Now for a building expansion and YMCA for a capital campaign. Other grants included $15,000 to Wheelchairs 4 Kids for general purposes and $10,000 each to the University of Nebraska and St Petersburg College for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael K Baynard as managing director and Joseph Lang, Caroline Wilson, Benjamin A Winters, Linda Ochse, and Kent Nelson as trustees.
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust is led by Michael K. Baynard, Managing Director on every filing since 2023; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael K. Baynard
Managing Director
On filings since 2023
$12K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Benjamin A. Winters
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$16K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Caroline Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$6K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Kent Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$6K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Linda Ochse
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$6K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Joseph Lang
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $6K, to Michael K Baynard (Managing DIR). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust
How much does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust give each year?
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust gave $188K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 15 grants.
What is Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust's typical grant size?
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,719, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust that year got $500 on average.
Where does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust give grants?
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (12%) and Nebraska (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (6 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust's largest grantees?
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Tampa Bay Research Institute ($36,000), Delta Gamma Foundation ($22,000) and Starting Right Now ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust?
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied purposes, including research equipment, education, scholarships, building expansion, capital campaigns, animal welfare, and museum exhibits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust?
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 Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust's EIN?
Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7049328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert S and Mildred Baynard Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-s-and-mildred-baynard-trust-morg_e7bfbc979b374bdcbef806a5ba62c8d6
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