The Bauke Family Foundation
The Bauke Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $545K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $27K.
The Bauke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bauke Family Foundation gave $32K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,636
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,515
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $545,100
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Bauke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired ($10K). Together the top 9 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bauke Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. 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 (2022) to $33K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco, CA | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $10,254 |
| Alzheimers Resources of Alaska Anchorage, AK | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $7,150 |
| Alphapointe Kansas City, MO | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $3,864 |
| Care Dimensions Danvers, MA | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Envisioning the Future Miami, FL | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $2,200 |
| Colorado Discover Ability Grand Junction, CO | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $2,050 |
| Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Palm Beach, FL | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $1,049 |
| Colorado Center for the Blind Littleton, CO | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $1,040 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Heartland Leawood, KS | Organization's General Charitable Purpose | $1,029 |
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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 | $545,100 | $27,268 | $60,820 | $31,636 | 9 | $59,686 | $27,005 | $48,364 |
| 2023 | $578,652 | $62,026 | $56,090 | $26,316 | 10 | $46,962 | $53,872 | $43,136 |
| 2022 | $572,716 | $31,137 | $53,221 | $24,000 | 9 | $43,303 | $21,935 | $45,169 |
| 2021 | $594,800 | $26,637 | $48,353 | $29,000 | 10 | $38,302 | $16,253 | $47,547 |
| 2020 | $616,516 | $24,705 | $54,536 | $33,364 | 11 | — | $20,187 | $39,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bauke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bauke Family Foundation is led by Walter D. Bauke, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter D. Bauke
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Bauke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charlotta A. Duffy
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denis Bauke
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leischen Bauke
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
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 Bauke Family Foundation
How much does The Bauke Family Foundation give each year?
The Bauke Family Foundation gave $32K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 10 grants.
What is The Bauke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bauke Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,200, and its average grant was $3,515, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bauke Family Foundation give grants?
The Bauke Family Foundation's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alaska (23%) and Missouri (12%).
Does The Bauke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bauke Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bauke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bauke Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired ($10,254), Alzheimers Resources of Alaska ($7,150) and Alphapointe ($3,864), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bauke Family Foundation?
The Bauke Family Foundation reported $545K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bauke Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bauke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3088687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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