The Bauer Family Foundation Inc
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 36 grants totaling $5,545,000, including substantial support for Connecticut organizations providing human services, housing, health care, education, and cultural programming.
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bauer Family Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $154K), mostly in Connecticut. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,545,000
- +97.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $154,028
- +81.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,859,700
- -36.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bauer 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: 499 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 210-7433
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bauer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family & Children's Agency ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 174 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining reported shares were California (4%), Wisconsin (3%), Georgia (2%), and Alabama (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bauer Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 36 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $187K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 694% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $2.7M (2021) to $6.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Children's Agency Norwalk, CT | Operational Support | $1,275,000 |
| Inspirica Inc Stamford, CT | Operational Support | $1,020,000 |
| Open Doors Norwalk Norwalk, CT | Operational Support | $1,000,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Norwalk, CT | Operational Support | $300,000 |
| Stepping Stones Museum for Children Inc Norwalk, CT | Capital Growth Plan | $200,000 |
| Green Lake Conference Center Green Lake, WI | Operational Support | $150,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Santa Monica, CA | Operational Support | $120,000 |
| Circle of Care Wilton, CT | General Support - For families of children with cancer | $100,000 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center Norwalk, CT | Operational Support for adult day care center | $100,000 |
| Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | Operational Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $5,859,700 | $2,181,471 | $5,610,433 | $5,545,000 | 36 | $5,548,034 | $2,178,437 | $799,151 |
| 2024 | $9,288,662 | $4,596,338 | $2,883,139 | $2,807,000 | 33 | $2,809,845 | $3,857,825 | $828,815 |
| 2023 | $8,309,577 | $2,786,945 | $4,276,110 | $4,290,500 | 35 | $4,294,644 | $2,777,099 | $746,925 |
| 2022 | $9,798,742 | $2,764,360 | $3,061,676 | $3,020,000 | 32 | $3,024,037 | $694,972 | $875,748 |
| 2021 | $10,096,058 | $5,933,459 | $2,825,552 | $2,738,879 | 38 | $2,742,566 | $3,766,035 | $810,583 |
| 2020 | $6,978,151 | $4,504,028 | $6,359,062 | $6,275,812 | 36 | — | $4,356,655 | $680,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bauer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $799K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Family & Children’s Agency describes its work as providing essential human services to children, families, adults, and seniors. Inspirica says it provides emergency and permanent supportive housing and related services, while Norwalk Hospital Foundation raises and distributes funds to Norwalk Hospital and affiliated nonprofits. Stepping Stones Museum for Children describes its mission as enriching educational opportunities for young children and supporting their learning.
Other 2025 recipients include One World Surgery, which says it works to expand access to high-quality surgical care globally; Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia, which partners with sponsors and volunteers to build homes with low-income families; and Summer Theatre of New Canaan, which produces theatrical performances and creates educational opportunities in the New Canaan community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $5,545,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,275,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest awards included $1,275,000 to Family & Children’s Agency, $1,020,000 to Inspirica, and $1,000,000 to Open Doors Norwalk, each for operational support. Other notable grants were $300,000 to Norwalk Hospital Foundation for operational support, $200,000 to Stepping Stones Museum for Children for its Capital Growth Plan, and $150,000 to Green Lake Conference Center for operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George P Bauer as president and Carol B Bauer as secretary. Board members listed are Jocelyn Bauer, Jennifer Toll, Brad Bauer, Diane M Allison, and Hans Dijs.
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc is led by George P Bauer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George P Bauer
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Bauer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol B Bauer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane M Allison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hans Dijs
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Toll
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Bauer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Bauer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Bauer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 33 grants.
What is The Bauer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $154,028, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bauer Family Foundation Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Bauer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, CT (10 grants), New Canaan, CT (5 grants), Stamford, CT (3 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (3 grants).
Does The Bauer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Bauer Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bauer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Family & Children's Agency ($1,275,000), Inspirica Inc ($1,020,000) and Open Doors Norwalk ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bauer Family Foundation Inc?
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $799K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bauer Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Family & Children’s Agency describes its work as providing essential human services to children, families, adults, and seniors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bauer 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 Bauer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bauer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1861919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bauer 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.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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