The Baker Foundation Inc
The Baker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dexter City, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including volunteer fire departments, animal-related organizations, a cancer support organization, and a church.
The Baker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Baker Foundation Inc gave $41K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,000
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,733
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $360,463
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Baker Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit an application in letter form with the organization’s name, address, and tax-exempt status; the reason for the request; and the intended use of the funds. The requesting organization must be an approved tax-exempt organization. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Carl L Baker Jr
Mailing address: 41712 State Route 821, Caldwell, OH 43724
Phone: (740) 783-3575
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Baker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department ($6K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reported that 94% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 6% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Baker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $44K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department Caldwell, OH | Donation | $6,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Harp Mission Caldwell, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department Lower Salem, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Macksburg United Methodist Macksburg, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| AKC Canine Health Foundation Raliegh, NC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Paws of Noble County Caldwell, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih TZU Rescue Pataskala, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Columbus, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Summerfield Vol Fire Department Summerfield, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
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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 | $360,463 | $36,111 | $50,439 | $41,000 | 15 | $41,000 | $14,656 | $38,710 |
| 2023 | $374,791 | $17,014 | $44,000 | $44,000 | 15 | $44,000 | $15,314 | $38,357 |
| 2022 | $403,477 | $16,254 | $37,500 | $37,500 | 16 | $37,500 | $14,690 | $40,488 |
| 2021 | $426,287 | $14,519 | $41,500 | $41,500 | 20 | $41,500 | $12,229 | $40,118 |
| 2020 | $455,558 | $15,049 | $24,000 | $24,000 | 14 | — | $12,091 | $34,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue describes its mission as “saving homeless and injured animals,” providing them medical care and temporary housing until permanent homes are found. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $41,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $6,000 to Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department; $5,000 each to Cancer Support Community Central Ohio, Harp Mission, and Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department; and $3,000 to Macksburg United Methodist. Other listed grants included $2,500 to AKC Canine Health Foundation and Paws of Noble County, and $2,000 each to Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue, OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Summerfield Volunteer Fire Department, and Noble County Sheriff K-9 Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl L. Baker Jr. as president and Robert Cunningham as secretary-treasurer.
The Baker Foundation Inc is led by Carl L. Baker Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl L. Baker Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Cunningham
Secretary - Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Baker Foundation Inc
How much does The Baker Foundation Inc give each year?
The Baker Foundation Inc gave $41K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 15 grants.
What is The Baker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Baker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,733, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Baker Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Baker Foundation Inc give grants?
The Baker Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Caldwell, OH (6 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does The Baker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Baker Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (15 grants).
Who are The Baker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Baker Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department ($6,000), Cancer Support Community Central Ohio ($5,000) and Harp Mission ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Baker Foundation Inc?
The Baker Foundation Inc reported $360K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Baker Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Baker Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Baker Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Baker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1363067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Baker Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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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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