Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found
The Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found is a private foundation based in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including health, social services, animal welfare, and arts and culture.
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found at a glance
In short: Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found gave $45K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $857.019), top state New York. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,565
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $857
- +73.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $129,565
- -12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (6 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a general request letter describing charitable activities. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda B Hunter
Mailing address: 86B Steele Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: (603) 848-3386
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Microaid International ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, New York received 39%, Rhode Island 24%, Texas 12%, Georgia 9%, and New Hampshire 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 51 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $469; repeat grants $928. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Microaid International New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network Austin, TX | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense Peachtree City, GA | Unrestricted use | $4,000 |
| Duchess Outreach Poughkeepsie, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| RIP Medical Debt Long Island City, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Urban Perinatal Education Center Providence, RI | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| RI Food Bank Providence, RI | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Hudson Valley Hospice Providence, RI | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern NE New Haven, CT | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Dutchess County SPCA Hyde Park, NY | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
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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 | $129,565 | $33,269 | $51,029 | $44,565 | 52 | $48,097 | $30,337 | $33,209 |
| 2023 | $147,325 | $10,741 | $34,045 | $27,700 | 56 | $30,872 | $7,568 | $29,965 |
| 2022 | $170,629 | $36,089 | $30,370 | $25,000 | 52 | $27,685 | $33,404 | $31,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions span a range of activities. Informed Consent Action Network says it investigates the safety of medical procedures, pharmaceutical drugs, and vaccines while advocating for informed consent. The Urban Perinatal Education Center says it addresses perinatal health disparities through education and services, with a focus on discrimination and bias affecting historically marginalized communities. Dutchess County SPCA says it works to prevent animal cruelty through education, advocacy, and community partnership, and provides shelter and care for animals in need.
Other 2024 grantees include the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, which says it raises money for local and national Jewish organizations; the Nonviolence Institute, which says it teaches nonviolence and works to foster nonviolent solutions; and Bardavon 1869 Opera House, which says it provides performing arts, arts education, and films for Mid-Hudson Valley residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $44,565. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $5,000 each to Microaid International and Informed Consent Action Network, and $4,000 to Children’s Health Defense. Other notable awards were $2,500 to Duchess Outreach; $2,000 each to RIP Medical Debt and the Urban Perinatal Education Center; and $1,500 each to RI Food Bank and Hudson Valley Hospice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremy Baker, Karen B Baker, Sarah D Hunter OBrien, and Lono Hunter as trustees.
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremy Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karen B Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lono Hunter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarah D Hunter OBrien
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda B Hunter (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found
How much does Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found give each year?
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found gave $45K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 56 grants.
What is Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's typical grant size?
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $857, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found that year got $469 on average.
Where does Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found give grants?
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (24%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (16 grants), Poughkeepsie, NY (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's largest grantees?
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's largest 2024 grantees include Microaid International ($5,000), Informed Consent Action Network ($5,000) and Childrens Health Defense ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found?
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found reported $130K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions span a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's EIN?
Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0518052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Ruth & Louis Baker Family Found accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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