Sylvan T Baer Foundation
The Sylvan T. Baer Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1965, it supports Jewish organizations in North Texas that assist needy and deserving Jewish individuals; its grant program lists awards of $5,000 to $50,000.
Key facts about Sylvan T Baer Foundation
In short: Sylvan T Baer Foundation gave $188K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 75-6044967
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026
- Annual giving (2026)
- $188,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- Average grant
- $26,857
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,847,423
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists June 15 at noon for Phase 1 and August 31 for the full application.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
+25.3% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+25.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sylvan T Baer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Sylvan T Baer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to assist needy and deserving Jewish individuals in the North Texas community. Its grant-program description says it funds capital, programs, and special projects.
Recent recipients illustrate the types of organizations supported. Jewish Family Service of Dallas describes its mission as providing accessible whole-person care to promote self-sufficiency and well-being in the Greater Dallas community. Hillel of Dallas says it enriches the lives of Jewish students and young adults in the Dallas area. The Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association says it provides interest-free loans to people in the Greater Dallas Jewish community who are in need. Moishe House describes its work as supporting Jewish community, learning, and leadership for young adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded $188,000 through seven grants. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. Recipients included Community Homes for Adults (CHAI) ($50,000), Jewish Family Service of Dallas ($43,000), Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas ($25,000), Dallas Jewish Burial Fund ($25,000), Hillel of Dallas ($20,000), Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association ($20,000), and Moishe House ($5,000). The listed purposes were generally unrestricted support, except for Akiba Yavneh Academy’s grant, designated for its SSS and MLP programs.
Review Cycle
The 2025 filing lists June 15 at noon for Phase 1 and August 31 for the full application. These are past-cycle deadlines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated award restrictions limit funding to Texas Jewish organizations, with a preference for the Dallas County area. In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients and 3% to a California recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 7 itemized 2026 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2021) to $188K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $188K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community Homes for Adults (Chai) ($50K). Together the top 7 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 39 (95%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Homes for Adults (Chai) Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Dallas Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $43,000 |
| Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas Dallas, TX | For SSS & MLP Programs | $25,000 |
| Dallas Jewish Burial Fund Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Hillel of Dallas Addison, TX | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Moishe House Encinitas, CA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,847,423 | $560,912 | $253,725 | $188,000 |
| 2025 | $3,645,851 | $363,934 | $215,332 | $150,000 |
| 2024 | $3,491,815 | $94,137 | $205,340 | $145,000 |
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,847,423 | $3,645,851 | $3,491,815 |
| Revenue | $560,912 | $363,934 | $94,137 |
| Expenses | $253,725 | $215,332 | $205,340 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $209,748 | $177,481 | $173,327 |
| Net Investment Income | $522,850 | $324,404 | $59,124 |
| Distributable Amount | $216,091 | $205,579 | $186,899 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Sylvan T Baer Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$49K (2022) → $52K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $52K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America N A Co Djcf
Mailing address: 12700 Hillcrest Road Ste 201, Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 615-5268
Email: n/a
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan T Baer Foundation
How much does Sylvan T Baer Foundation give each year?
Sylvan T Baer Foundation gave $188K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 7 grants.
What is Sylvan T Baer Foundation's typical grant size?
Sylvan T Baer Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,857, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sylvan T Baer Foundation give grants?
Sylvan T Baer Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants).
Does Sylvan T Baer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Sylvan T Baer Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sylvan T Baer Foundation's largest grantees?
Sylvan T Baer Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Community Homes for Adults (Chai) ($50,000), Jewish Family Service of Dallas ($43,000) and Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Sylvan T Baer Foundation?
Sylvan T Baer Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sylvan T Baer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to assist needy and deserving Jewish individuals in the North Texas community. Its grant-program description says it funds capital, programs, and special projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sylvan T Baer Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sylvan T Baer Foundation's EIN?
Sylvan T Baer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6044967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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