The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Milan, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $93K.
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation gave $183K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,000
- +113.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,333
- +279.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,471,015
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milan Public Schools ($100K). Together the top 9 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 68 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $86K (2023) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Public Schools Milan, IN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Milan Fire Department Milan, IN | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Milan UMC Milan, IN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Hanover College Hanover, IN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Hope Chest Milan, IN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| St Paul Cemetery Milan, IN | Cemetery Assistance | $5,000 |
| Hope's Closet W Chester, OH | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| WAA Columbia Falls, ME | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Dollars for Scholars West Chester, OH | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,471,015 | $92,407 | $186,519 | $183,000 | 9 | — | $92,762 | — |
| 2023 | $2,550,487 | $89,331 | $89,488 | $85,640 | 16 | — | $89,954 | — |
| 2022 | $2,287,517 | $89,117 | $114,823 | $111,000 | 12 | $111,000 | $94,845 | — |
| 2021 | $2,525,681 | $80,812 | $107,973 | $104,264 | 12 | $104,264 | $88,141 | $117,306 |
| 2020 | $2,303,612 | $59,491 | $134,133 | $131,800 | 19 | — | $78,293 | $108,275 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation is led by Kelly Baylor, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Baylor
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bonnie B Hammond
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Hammond Petrossi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Baylor
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Baylor Hammond
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cari Baylor
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenny Lynn Swisher
Secretary
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 Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation
How much does The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation give each year?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation gave $183K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $86K across 16 grants.
What is The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,333, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation give grants?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milan, IN (5 grants).
Does The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Milan Public Schools ($100,000), Milan Fire Department ($50,000) and Milan UMC ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $92K.
What is The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation's EIN?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0540821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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