The Baker Hostetler Foundation
The Baker Hostetler Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including youth organizations, educational institutions, and a fire department foundation.
The Baker Hostetler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Baker Hostetler Foundation gave $185K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,000
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,737
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,253,087
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Baker Hostetler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 127 Public Square 2000, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 621-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Baker Hostetler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of America ($25K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest reported recipient-state shares were DC (19%), Georgia (14%), Virginia (14%), and California (14%); Ohio accounted for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Baker Hostetler Foundation gives
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 106% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $225K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of America Atlanta, GA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Reston, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Georgetown University Rise Program Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Widener University Delaware Law School Wilmington, DE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland State University College of Law Cleveland, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Columbia Law School New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Marquette University Law School Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,253,087 | $615,576 | $216,420 | $185,000 | 19 | $187,267 | $136,795 | $159,495 |
| 2024 | $2,858,608 | $575,564 | $206,712 | $180,000 | 20 | $182,303 | $136,991 | $134,721 |
| 2023 | $2,489,756 | $410,436 | $247,589 | $225,000 | 31 | $227,330 | $46,468 | $113,729 |
| 2022 | $2,326,909 | $309,548 | $114,506 | $90,000 | 4 | $92,279 | $24,596 | $106,828 |
| 2021 | $2,131,867 | $458,797 | $148,306 | $125,000 | 13 | $127,117 | $142,118 | $107,393 |
| 2020 | $1,820,545 | $320,834 | $244,407 | $220,000 | 12 | — | $88,500 | $88,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baker Hostetler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations such as Boys and Girls Club of America, law schools and universities, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation describes its mission as providing college and trade school scholarships, educational assistance, and career support to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. Georgetown University describes its mission as promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $185,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of America, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, Georgetown University Rise Program, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Other listed recipients included Harvard Law School and Widener University Delaware Law School, each receiving $10,000, and Cleveland State University College of Law, Columbia Law School, Marquette University Law School, New York University School of Law, and Seton Hall University School of Law, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul M Schmidt as director and president; Hewitt B Shaw as director and secretary/treasurer; Brian W Song and Emily C Crosby as directors; Brett Wall as director and vice president; and Alex Campbell as assistant secretary.
The Baker Hostetler Foundation is led by Paul M. Schmidt, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul M. Schmidt
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian W. Song
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily C. Crosby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hewitt B. Shaw
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Wall
Director & Vice President
Director & Vice President Incoming → Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Campbell
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary Incoming → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chad W. Makuch (2020–2024) — Assistant Secretary Outgoing
- Former: R. Steven Kestner (2020–2024) — Director & Vice President Outgoing
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hostetler Foundation
How much does The Baker Hostetler Foundation give each year?
The Baker Hostetler Foundation gave $185K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 20 grants.
What is The Baker Hostetler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Baker Hostetler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,737, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Baker Hostetler Foundation give grants?
The Baker Hostetler Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Baker Hostetler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Baker Hostetler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Baker Hostetler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Baker Hostetler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of America ($25,000), Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation ($25,000) and Georgetown University Rise Program ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Baker Hostetler Foundation?
The Baker Hostetler Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Baker Hostetler Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations such as Boys and Girls Club of America, law schools and universities, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Baker Hostetler Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Baker Hostetler Foundation's EIN?
The Baker Hostetler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3495996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Baker Hostetler Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Baker Hostetler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-baker-hostetler-foundation-morg_f406eca3f047494b800ebf27e426533f
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