The J Baker Foundation Inc is a private, independent family foundation based in New York City. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking. The foundation is located at 860 Washington Street, Floor 3, New York City, NY 10014-1308.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$5.9M
+11.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$490K
-16.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including education, philanthropy and grantmaking, human services, and science education.
Grant Range
$3,000 to $2,500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington
- Cities: Boston, Brooklyn, Cambridge, Honolulu, New Haven, New York, Southampton, Wainscott, and Washington DC
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of November 2024:
- Total Assets: $137,566,414
- Total Revenue: $88,436,264
- Total Expenses: $7,157,300
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 4.3% of assets
Revenue Composition (FYE 11/2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $6,023,828
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $82,542,554
- Total grants and contributions: $0
Historical Comparison (FYE 11/2023):
- Total Assets: $56.3 million
- Total Giving: $5.2 million
- Number of Grants: 8
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | $59,095,358 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Julian Baker - President, Treasurer, and Secretary
- Felix Baker - Director
Both individuals work minimal hours and receive no compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIAN BAKER | PRESIDENT,TREASURER,SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FELIX BAKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 860 Washington Street, Floor 3, New York City, NY 10014-1308
- Telephone: 212-339-5600
- EIN: 46-1453525
- Tax-Exempt Status: August 2013
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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