Sylvan T Baer Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-6044967

The Sylvan T Baer Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1965 by Mr. Baer in honor of his parents. The foundation was created to assist needy and deserving Jews in the Dallas community. Bank of America, N.A. serves as trustee for the foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

+4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$150K

+3.4% YoY

Grant Count

-12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+18.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sylvan T Baer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to assist needy and deserving Jews in the Dallas community. The foundation supports Jewish causes and organizations serving the Jewish population in the Dallas area.

Grantmaking

The foundation operates an annual grant cycle administered through the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation. The 2025 grant cycle application deadline is Friday, August 1. Dallas area nonprofits are invited to submit grant applications for programs.

Grant Range

s & Activity:**

Average Grant

$18,100

Review Cycle

administered through the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation. The 2025 grant cycle application deadline is Friday, August 1. Dallas area nonprofits are invited to submit grant applications for programs.

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Dallas, Texas area and the broader Dallas community.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $715K (97%)

Louisiana $18K (2%)

California $5K (1%)

States

California Louisiana Texas

Cities

AddisonAustinBrucevilleDallasEncinitasMetairiePlanoRichardson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $3.5 million
Annual Revenue: $94,100
Total Giving (Historical): Approximately $7 million distributed since establishment

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,645,851	$3,491,815	$3,614,097
Revenue	$363,934	$94,137	$-101,615
Expenses	$215,332	$205,340	$219,341
Qualifying Distributions	$177,481	$173,327	$173,233
Net Investment Income	$324,404	$59,124	$40,487
Distributable Amount	$205,579	$186,899	$188,744

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Sylvan T Baer Foundation

Foundation

Sylvan T. Baer Foundation Grant

SYLVAN T BAER FOUNDATION

Amount

US $5,000 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The Legacy Senior Communities Foundation ($37,500), Congregation Anshai Torah ($30,000), Akiba Academy of Dallas ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX	SUPPORT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL	$7,500
B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION INC DALLAS, TX	NORTH TEXAS OKLAHOMA (NTO)	$10,000
JEWISH CHILDREN'S REGIONAL SERVICE METAIRIE, LA	DALLAS AREA YOUTH	$18,000
CONGREGATION ANSHAI TORAH PLANO, TX	SUPPORT THE HANGOUT -	$30,000
THE LEGACY SENIOR COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION PLANO, TX	MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT GAP	$37,500
AKIBA ACADEMY OF DALLAS DALLAS, TX	FOR SSS & MLP PROGRAMS	$25,000
BIKUR CHOLIM OF DALLAS DALLAS, TX	BIKUR CHOLIM OF DALLAS	$22,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Bank of America, N.A. - Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BANK OF AMERICA	TRUSTEE	1	$48,866

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation's 2025 grant cycle is currently active, with applications being accepted through the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation. An overview session for the 2025 grant cycle was scheduled for May 21, 2025, hosted by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation at their offices in Dallas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sylvan T Baer Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to assist needy and deserving Jews in the Dallas community. The foundation supports Jewish causes and organizations serving the Jewish population in the Dallas area.

How do I apply for a grant from Sylvan T Baer Foundation?

**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Grant range: $5,000 - $50,000 • Median grant size: $15,500 • Average grant size: $18,100 • Total giving: $145,000 (recent year) • Number of grants: 8 (recent year) **Application Process:** The foundation operates an annual grant cycle administered through the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation. The 2025 grant cycle application deadline is Friday, August 1. Dallas area nonprofits are invited to submit grant applications for programs. **Recent Grants:** • Bikur Choli…

Where does Sylvan T Baer Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Dallas, Texas area and the broader Dallas community.

What size grants does Sylvan T Baer Foundation award?

In 2025, Sylvan T Baer Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Sylvan T Baer Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Sylvan T Baer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.