The Bailey Foundation Inc
The Bailey Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that the board elected to terminate the entity in 2021, with all assets transferred or to be transferred to donor-advised funds. The filing also reports no grants and no assets for 2021, so the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Bailey Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $116,026
- +72.1% vs 2020
- Net investment income (2021)
- $97,469
- +75.8% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $18,557
- -73.8% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bailey Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 348-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bailey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2020 grants included organizations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Congregational Church Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation West LaFayette, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Douglas G and Sara G Bailey Charitable Fund Westport, CT | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Spar Cove Charitable Fund Freeport, ME | Charitable | $7,500 |
| MSG Impact Funding Tr Seahorse Partners Greenwich, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| New Jeruselum United Methodist Church Elberfeld, IN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Mining Hall of Fame Leadville, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Log Creek General Baptist Church Boonville, IN | Charitable | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $116,026 | $18,557 | — | — | $97,469 | $32,755 |
| 2020 | $1,162,384 | $67,410 | $70,918 | $58,950 | 12 | $55,442 | $70,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bailey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2021 — 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 2020 grants went to organizations whose stated missions included advancing Purdue University’s mission, supporting higher education and research, providing classical music programs in southern Vermont, and delivering emergency medical care and community education.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $58,950 through 12 grants. Examples include $15,000 to Purdue Research Foundation, whose stated mission is to advance the mission of Purdue University; $1,500 to the University of Pittsburgh, which describes itself as a public research university serving its region, Pennsylvania, and the nation; $250 to Taconic Music Inc., which provides year-round concerts and educational programs in southern Vermont; and $100 to Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Inc., which provides pre-hospital medical care, emergency transportation, and community education.
The foundation’s 2021 filing reports no grants. Its filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also says the board elected to terminate the entity in 2021 and that all assets had been or would be transferred to donor-advised funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Bettye Bailey as President; Douglas Bailey and David Joyce as Directors; Lisa Bailey Cassidy as Treasurer; Cinda Bailey Joyce as Vice President; and Matthew Joyce as Director.
The Bailey Foundation Inc is led by Bettye Bailey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bettye Bailey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Joyce
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Joyce
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cinda Bailey Joyce
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Bailey Cassidy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Bailey Foundation Inc
What does The Bailey Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bailey Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Bailey Foundation Inc make grants?
The reported 2020 grants included organizations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Connecticut.
How much is The Bailey Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Bailey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bailey Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bailey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2777447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Bailey Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 2020–2021
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