The George W Bauer Family
The George W Bauer Family is a private foundation based in Cranford, New Jersey. In 2025, it awarded 77 grants totaling $1,450,000 to organizations including health providers, educational institutions, environmental organizations, churches, and human-services organizations.
The George W Bauer Family at a glance
In short: The George W Bauer Family gave $1.4M across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state New Jersey. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,450,000
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,831
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $27,117,134
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (8 of 77, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (38% 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 George W Bauer Family
- How to Apply
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Requests should be submitted in letter form with supporting materials enclosed. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- April 30; the annual meeting is in May or June.
- Deadline
- April 30; the annual meeting is in May or June.
- Contact
Application contact: George W Bauer Family Foundation
Mailing address: 663 Raritan Road, Cranford, NJ 07016
Phone: (908) 324-4107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George W Bauer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clean Air Task Force ($60K). Together the top 10 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
330 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 312 grants of 330 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 38% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 9% to California, 8% to New York, 7% to Massachusetts, and 6% to North Carolina. The listed grants also include recipients in other states and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George W Bauer Family open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 77 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $856K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Hospice Palliative Care-Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Trinitas Health Foundation Elizabeth, NJ | For the Emergency Room Waiting Area | $60,000 |
| United Methodist Church of Red Bank Red Bank, NJ | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Parker Family Health Center Red Bank, NJ | For the Diabetes Program | $50,000 |
| Gateway Family YMCA Elizabeth, NJ | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Emory University School of Nursing Atlanta, GA | For Farmworker Family Health Program | $40,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Fdn Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
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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 | $27,117,134 | $3,077,346 | $1,804,659 | $1,450,000 | 77 | $1,500,330 | $2,815,338 | $1,532,441 |
| 2024 | $25,844,182 | $3,964,197 | $1,835,271 | $1,350,000 | 72 | $1,400,379 | $3,620,245 | $1,483,099 |
| 2023 | $23,715,521 | $5,156,860 | $1,784,682 | $1,350,000 | 68 | $1,400,618 | $4,820,796 | $1,418,476 |
| 2022 | $20,342,983 | $3,665,097 | $1,542,915 | $1,107,970 | 64 | $1,158,264 | $3,366,920 | $1,377,445 |
| 2021 | $18,221,040 | $3,556,106 | $1,082,126 | $856,000 | 49 | — | $3,384,989 | $1,170,796 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George W Bauer Family reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 working in health, education, food access, environmental issues, youth programs, and religious and humanitarian services. These are examples of its grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Parker Family Health Center describes its mission as operating a free clinic for Monmouth County residents who lack health insurance or the means to pay for medical care. Union County College Foundation says it supports the college, including through scholarships and other assistance to qualifying students. Americas Grow-A-Row describes work to provide fresh produce, educate people about hunger, and introduce youth to farming and healthy eating. Clean Air Task Force says it works to advance technology and policy for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $1,450,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest grants were $60,000 each to Clean Air Task Force, Hospice Palliative Care-Charlotte, Trinitas Health Foundation, United Methodist Church of Red Bank, and Wild Animal Sanctuary. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Parker Family Health Center, $45,000 to Gateway Family YMCA, $40,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale, Emory University School of Nursing, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Shelter for Abused Women and Children, and $36,000 to Center for Carbon Removal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following officers and trustees: Gregory W. Bauer, John Robb Keene, Patricia Ruud, Kimberly B. Howell, and Thomas B. Boak as trustees; and Carol A. Romano as secretary.
The George W Bauer Family's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly B. Howell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Ruud
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Boak
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory W. Bauer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Robb Keene
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol A. Romano
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John W. Fedor (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Betsy Bauer (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 George W Bauer Family
How much does The George W Bauer Family give each year?
The George W Bauer Family gave $1.4M across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 72 grants.
What is The George W Bauer Family's typical grant size?
The George W Bauer Family's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,831, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George W Bauer Family that year got $13K on average.
Where does The George W Bauer Family give grants?
The George W Bauer Family's top state is New Jersey, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (9%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Auburn, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Linden, NJ (3 grants).
Does The George W Bauer Family give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The George W Bauer Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George W Bauer Family's largest grantees?
The George W Bauer Family's largest 2025 grantees include Clean Air Task Force ($60,000), Hospice Palliative Care-Charlotte ($60,000) and Trinitas Health Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George W Bauer Family?
The George W Bauer Family reported $27.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The George W Bauer Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in health, education, food access, environmental issues, youth programs, and religious and humanitarian services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George W Bauer Family?
Requests should be submitted in letter form with supporting materials enclosed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George W Bauer Family's EIN?
The George W Bauer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6069622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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