The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $14K.
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation gave $27K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,428
- +69.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,429
- +111.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $128,998
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany House Services ($15K). Together the top 8 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation gives
- Giving grew 189% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $27K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany House Services Cincinnati, OH | House the Needy | $15,296 |
| Found Village Cincinnati, OH | To Empower Teens | $3,132 |
| Arts Wave Cincinnati, OH | To Support the Arts Community | $2,500 |
| Stepping Stones Cincinnati, OH | To Assist Children with Summer Programs | $2,500 |
| Shelter House Cincinnati, OH | Human Services for Men and Women | $1,500 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society Cincinnati, OH | To Assist Families in Need | $1,000 |
| Queen City Book Bank Cincinnati, OH | Support Local Programs | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Cincinnati, OH | Job Placement | $500 |
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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 | $128,998 | $94,968 | $28,480 | $27,428 | 8 | $28,480 | $14,475 | $33,960 |
| 2024 | $124,162 | $120,854 | $17,075 | $16,200 | 10 | $17,075 | $18,686 | $25,805 |
| 2023 | $121,480 | $107,530 | $15,850 | $15,000 | 11 | $15,850 | $7,578 | $17,597 |
| 2022 | $128,904 | $56,242 | $10,400 | $9,500 | 9 | $10,400 | $6,666 | $16,340 |
| 2021 | $131,266 | $55,389 | $6,700 | $6,000 | 8 | $6,700 | $5,895 | $14,408 |
| 2020 | $131,371 | $126,175 | $5,234 | $5,075 | 5 | — | $4,196 | $5,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation is led by Nancy Baker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Baker
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Baker Esquire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Guzzo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Baker
Vice President
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 Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation
How much does The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation give each year?
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation gave $27K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 10 grants.
What is The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,429, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation give grants?
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants).
Does The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany House Services ($15,296), Found Village ($3,132) and Arts Wave ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation?
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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 is The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation's EIN?
The Michael & Nancy Baker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1744250. 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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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