The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as direct contributions to other charities only.
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc gave $51K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,183
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,089
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $1,486,128
- +26.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (28% 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 Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6618 Marywood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817-2204
Phone: (301) 469-8997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kennedy Center ($4K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (28%), Maryland (24%), Virginia (15%), New York (10%), and New Jersey (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 47 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $700; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $343 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $39K (2020) to $62K (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Center Washington, DC | General Fund | $4,020 |
| Shine Global Inc Montclair, NJ | General Fund | $3,575 |
| Round House Theater Bethesda, MD | General Fund | $2,608 |
| Jane Goodall Institute Vienna, VA | General Fund | $2,607 |
| Greenpeace Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,585 |
| Kid Museum Bethesda, MD | General Fund | $2,550 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Rockville, MD | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Fund | $1,800 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | General Fund | $1,652 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | General Fund | $1,602 |
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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 | $1,486,128 | $67,311 | $106,960 | $51,183 | 47 | $51,183 | $60,423 | $62,263 |
| 2023 | $1,179,471 | $84,468 | $147,810 | $58,885 | 43 | $58,885 | $82,988 | $53,770 |
| 2022 | $956,570 | $-8,989 | $176,376 | $61,998 | 45 | $61,998 | $13,710 | $57,691 |
| 2021 | $1,600,991 | $137,680 | $121,926 | $40,898 | 31 | $40,898 | $72,653 | $66,508 |
| 2020 | $1,380,801 | $135,791 | $100,530 | $38,778 | 39 | — | $78,576 | $51,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $62K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants support a range of charitable organizations. For example, Greenpeace describes its work as campaigning to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions; Montgomery County Humane Society describes its work as ending animal homelessness through adoptions, education, and outreach; and the Cheetah Conservation Fund says its mission is to support the long-term survival of cheetahs and their ecosystem through research and education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $51,183. Grants ranged from $100 to $4,020, with a median grant of $750. Among the largest were $4,020 to the Kennedy Center, $3,575 to Shine Global Inc, $2,608 to Round House Theater, $2,607 to Jane Goodall Institute, and $2,585 to Greenpeace.
Other notable 2024 grants included $2,550 to Kid Museum, $2,500 to Montgomery County Humane Society, $1,800 to Jewish National Fund, $1,652 to Cheetah Conservation Fund, and $1,537 to Save the Chimps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marla M Baker and Robert Baker as directors.
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marla M. Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Robert Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $22K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to Marla M Baker (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc gave $51K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 43 grants.
What is The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,089, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc that year got $700 on average.
Where does The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (14 grants), Bethesda, MD (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kennedy Center ($4,020), Shine Global Inc ($3,575) and Round House Theater ($2,608), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc?
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants support a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0016221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bakermerine Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bakermerine Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bakermerine-family-foundation-inc-morg_2437c16ab6b0434e8e185672b92abb39
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