The H & F Baker Foundation Inc
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it gave grants to organizations including Stanford University, Collegiate School Inc, hearing and speech service providers, Jewish organizations, and cultural institutions.
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The H & F Baker Foundation Inc gave $13.1M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $436K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,079,088
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +2900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $435,970
- -96.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $88,115,229
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The H & F Baker Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 860 Washington St 3Rd Fl, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 339-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The H & F Baker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stanford University ($7.9M). Together the top 10 received $12.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 49 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (62%) and New York (25%), followed by Connecticut (4%), Missouri (3%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The H & F Baker Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 197% 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 $4.4M (2020) to $15.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $13.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | To promote the work of Stanford University | $7,928,334 |
| Collegiate School Inc New York, NY | To promote the work of the Collegiate School | $1,725,000 |
| Center For Hearing & Speech Saint Louis, MO | To promote the work of the Center For Hearing & Speech | $421,150 |
| Carbon Containment Lab New Haven, CT | To promote the work of Carbon Containment Lab | $400,000 |
| Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life NW Washington, DC | To promote the work of Hillel Foundation for Jewish Campus | $400,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer New York, NY | To promote the work of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer | $333,333 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication New York, NY | To promote the work of the Center for Hearing and Communication | $283,838 |
| Shed Nyc Inc New York, NY | To promote the work of Shed Nyc Inc. | $233,333 |
| Camp Ramah in the Poconos Lakewood, PA | To promote the work of Camp Ramah in the Poconos | $175,000 |
| The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America New York, NY | To promote the work of The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | $125,000 |
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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 | $88,115,229 | $4,337,333 | $13,366,548 | $13,079,088 | 30 | $13,292,575 | $4,314,089 | $6,740,509 |
| 2024 | $97,145,156 | $86,232,267 | $14,966,979 | $13,630,249 | 1 | $13,731,052 | $86,213,942 | $5,150,462 |
| 2023 | $25,879,868 | $42,580,288 | $14,437,510 | $14,298,816 | 1 | $14,312,755 | $608,677 | $5,138,206 |
| 2022 | $38,609,783 | $1,505,330 | $12,704,416 | $12,619,667 | 1 | $12,640,551 | $2,729,341 | $4,200,132 |
| 2021 | $49,808,892 | $24,138,114 | $15,348,073 | $15,230,667 | 16 | — | $7,905,035 | $5,323,932 |
| 2020 | $54,868,186 | $40,487,120 | $4,764,093 | $4,412,117 | 18 | — | $503,613 | $3,341,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The H & F Baker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.7M 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Center for Hearing & Speech says it improves quality of life for people with hearing and speech disorders through services regardless of ability to pay. Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life says its mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. The Shed describes itself as a cultural institution that presents innovative art and ideas across creative forms.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $13,079,088. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $7,928,334, with a median grant of $87,500. Its largest grants included $7,928,334 to Stanford University, $1,725,000 to Collegiate School Inc, $421,150 to Center For Hearing & Speech, and $400,000 each to Carbon Containment Lab and Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Other notable grants included $333,333 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer, $283,838 to Center for Hearing and Communication, and $233,333 to Shed Nyc Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Felix Baker as President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and Heather Baker as Director.
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc is led by Felix Baker, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Felix Baker
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather 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 H & F Baker Foundation Inc
How much does The H & F Baker Foundation Inc give each year?
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc gave $13.1M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13.6M across 1 grant.
What is The H & F Baker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $87,500, and its average grant was $435,970, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The H & F Baker Foundation Inc give grants?
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The H & F Baker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The H & F Baker Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The H & F Baker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Stanford University ($7,928,334), Collegiate School Inc ($1,725,000) and Center For Hearing & Speech ($421,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The H & F Baker Foundation Inc?
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc reported $88.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The H & F Baker Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Center for Hearing & Speech says it improves quality of life for people with hearing and speech disorders through services regardless of ability to pay. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The H & F Baker Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The H & F Baker Foundation Inc's EIN?
The H & F Baker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1453390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The H & F Baker Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The H & F Baker Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-h-and-f-baker-foundation-inc-morg_36d9bd1ebad44471882bcd2e26edfbec
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