T B Baker Foundation
T B Baker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $20K.
T B Baker Foundation at a glance
In short: T B Baker Foundation gave $16K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,500
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,100
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $193,481
- +1.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who T B Baker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bourbon County CASA ($8K). Together the top 5 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T B Baker Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 158% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $16K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County CASA Fort Scott, KS | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Care to Share Cancer Support Fort Scott, KS | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kansas Legal Services Pittsburg, KS | Cahritable | $3,000 |
| KSDS Assistance Dog Inc Washington, KS | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bourbon County Coalition Fort Scott, KS | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $193,481 | $21,951 | $18,931 | $15,500 | 5 | $17,281 | $20,374 | $10,942 |
| 2025 | $190,443 | $6,638 | $18,977 | $15,500 | 5 | $15,500 | $5,238 | $10,995 |
| 2024 | $202,782 | $7,568 | $18,843 | $15,500 | 5 | $15,500 | $3,162 | $10,627 |
| 2023 | $214,057 | $4,391 | $18,828 | $15,500 | 5 | $15,500 | $3,475 | $10,804 |
| 2022 | $228,494 | $22,426 | $19,189 | $15,500 | 5 | $15,500 | $8,521 | $12,944 |
| 2021 | $225,257 | $13,182 | $18,967 | $15,500 | 5 | — | $4,053 | $12,483 |
| 2020 | $231,042 | $12,166 | $17,909 | $14,500 | 5 | — | $6,185 | $11,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T B Baker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
T B Baker Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Midwest Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
$2K (2026)
District Magistrate Judge
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judge Bourbon County District Cour
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mayor City Of Fort Scott Kansas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Midwest Trust Company Richard B Ellis (2020–2025) — 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 $2K, to Midwest Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about T B Baker Foundation
How much does T B Baker Foundation give each year?
T B Baker Foundation gave $16K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 5 grants.
What is T B Baker Foundation's typical grant size?
T B Baker Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,100, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T B Baker Foundation give grants?
T B Baker Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Scott, KS (3 grants).
Does T B Baker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on T B Baker Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are T B Baker Foundation's largest grantees?
T B Baker Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Bourbon County CASA ($7,500), Care to Share Cancer Support ($3,000) and Kansas Legal Services ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is T B Baker Foundation?
T B Baker Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is T B Baker Foundation's EIN?
T B Baker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7025822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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