The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $268K.
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $471K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,355,106
- +2958.6% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $471,021
- +2958.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,670
- Primary geography
- Indiana (93% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($2.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2019) to $2.4M (2020). In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $2,195,436 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Baierl Family YMCA improvement project | $150,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted to Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation GIFT Account #408-021631-064 | $3,670 |
| Coalition for Christian Outreach Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Urban Impact Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $283,389 | $2,393,419 | $2,355,106 | 5 | $268,451 | $90,720 |
| 2019 | $2,110,030 | $72,735 | $108,353 | $77,000 | 5 | $59,330 | $105,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation is led by Carole A Baierl, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Carole A Baierl
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley M Smith
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent A Smith
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian P Smith
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce T Smith
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory K Simakas
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation
How much does The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation give each year?
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $77K across 5 grants.
What is The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,670, and its average grant was $471,021, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation give grants?
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($2,199,106 across 2 grants), Young Mens Christian Association of Pittsburgh ($150,000) and Coalition for Christian Outreach ($3,600), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation's EIN?
The Carole and Bill Baierl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5276052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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