Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $518K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $177K.
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation at a glance
In short: Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation gave $145K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +69.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,500
- +239.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $518,258
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University ($125K). Together the top 2 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation gives
- Giving grew 241% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $145K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | General | $125,000 |
| Association for Jewish Studies New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $518,258 | $184,808 | $164,201 | $145,000 | 2 | $155,868 | $177,063 | $67,732 |
| 2023 | $497,651 | $40,642 | $102,244 | $85,419 | 4 | $94,901 | $33,705 | $60,351 |
| 2022 | $559,253 | $30,271 | $91,302 | $75,000 | 4 | $84,193 | $23,476 | $58,205 |
| 2021 | $620,326 | $25,457 | $60,489 | $42,500 | 3 | $52,947 | $17,915 | $67,236 |
| 2020 | $655,160 | $19,504 | $48,745 | $34,300 | 2 | — | $13,322 | $54,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation is led by Charles Knapp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Knapp
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Tancer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Gitelle
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation
How much does Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation give each year?
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation gave $145K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 4 grants.
How large is Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation?
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation reported $518K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation?
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in New York, NY. It holds $518K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation operate?
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Virginia.
What is Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation's EIN?
Salo W and Jeannette M Baron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3416976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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