The Eric H Baker Family Foundation
The Eric H Baker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $223K. Net investment income was $98K.
The Eric H Baker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eric H Baker Family Foundation gave $223K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $111K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $222,963
- -18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $111,482
- -59.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $111,482
- Total assets
- $1,593,352
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Eric H Baker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard Westlake School ($203K). Together the top 2 received $223K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 15 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Eric H Baker Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $273K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Westlake School Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt PURPOSE(S) | $202,963 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt PURPOSE(S) | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,593,352 | $98,408 | $225,603 | $222,963 | 2 | $223,013 | $98,408 | $202,185 |
| 2024 | $1,598,653 | $99,602 | $281,176 | $272,938 | 1 | $276,920 | $96,946 | $180,856 |
| 2023 | $1,648,476 | $103,258 | $254,331 | $252,382 | 4 | $252,581 | $103,258 | $147,631 |
| 2022 | $1,799,549 | $99,858 | $266,199 | $259,615 | 4 | $262,603 | $97,094 | $170,361 |
| 2021 | $1,943,980 | $90,107 | $270,957 | $260,000 | 4 | $264,787 | $86,033 | $173,527 |
| 2020 | $2,124,830 | $89,142 | $26,443 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $87,041 | $159,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eric H Baker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eric H Baker Family Foundation is led by Eric H. Baker, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric H. Baker
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Eric H Baker Family Foundation
How much does The Eric H Baker Family Foundation give each year?
The Eric H Baker Family Foundation gave $223K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $273K across 1 grant.
How large is The Eric H Baker Family Foundation?
The Eric H Baker Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Eric H Baker Family Foundation operate?
The Eric H Baker Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, New York.
What is The Eric H Baker Family Foundation's EIN?
The Eric H Baker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1674575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Eric H Baker Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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