The Ninnie L Baird Foundation
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. It supports programs located in Texas that improve the quality of life for children and families through family preservation, education, and nutrition.
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ninnie L Baird Foundation gave $291K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,744
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,379
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,405,522
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (23 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ninnie L Baird Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit written materials to the foundation. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligible programs must be located in Texas and improve the quality of life for children and families through family preservation, education, and nutrition.
- Review Cycle
- March 1 of the year in which grants are to be made.
- Deadline
- March 1 of the year in which grants are to be made.
- Contact
Application contact: The Ninnie L Baird Foundation
Mailing address: 301 Commerce St Ste 1380, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 348-0577
Website: https://dev.ninnielbairdfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ninnie L Baird Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lvtrise ($15K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes eligible programs as located in Texas. All grant dollars itemized for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ninnie L Baird Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 31 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 6% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2020) to $291K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lvtrise Fort Worth, TX | Youth Sports Program | $15,000 |
| Our Friends Place Dallas, TX | Security System Upgrade | $15,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission - Tarrant Fort Worth, TX | Ipads - Children's Enrichment | $15,000 |
| 24 Hour Club Dallas, TX | Women's Empowermnet | $10,000 |
| Act Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Security, Tech, Office Improvements | $10,000 |
| Austin Street Center Dallas, TX | The Sisterhood Project | $10,000 |
| Candlelight Ranch Austin, TX | Camp Improvements | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep Fort Worth, TX | Classroom Furniture | $10,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum Dallas, TX | Educational Materials | $10,000 |
| Educational First Steps Dallas, TX | Early Childhood Learning | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,405,522 | $289,090 | $308,175 | $290,744 | 31 | $290,744 | $92,403 | $223,658 |
| 2023 | $2,424,607 | $217,060 | $275,561 | $256,900 | 25 | $256,900 | $143,299 | $211,337 |
| 2022 | $2,483,108 | $294,599 | $267,088 | $244,530 | 33 | $244,530 | $211,441 | $215,514 |
| 2021 | $2,455,597 | $542,163 | $281,033 | $267,590 | 29 | $267,590 | $320,333 | $203,409 |
| 2020 | $2,194,467 | $201,415 | $257,634 | $239,046 | 32 | — | $142,356 | $175,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ninnie L Baird Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website uses the statement “Still providing nourishment to meet the needs of Texas Families.” Its 2024 filing describes eligible programs as those located in Texas that improve quality of life for children and families through family preservation, education, and nutrition.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Our Friends Place says it helps young women break cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness. Educational First Steps says it supports high-quality early learning for children from birth to age five in low-income and historically oppressed communities. Gill Children’s Services says it provides last-resort funding for Tarrant County children whose needs have not been met by other community resources. These examples illustrate the kinds of organizations receiving grants; their missions are their own.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $290,744. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000. Examples include $15,000 to LVTRISE for a youth sports program and $15,000 to Our Friends Place for a security system upgrade. It also awarded $10,000 to Educational First Steps for early childhood learning and $10,000 to Austin Street Center for the Sisterhood Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet Baird Quisenberry as president; P Bradley Lummis as secretary; Hunter Baird as vice president/treasurer; and Virginia Baird Thomas as assistant secretary. Directors listed are Steven Baird, John Engert, Anna Brooks Guajardo, Rick Lindberg, Margaret Baird Lynn, and Stephanie Reynolds Harvey.
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation is led by Janet Baird Quisenberry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Baird Quisenberry
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Whithead
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Engert
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Lindberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Reynolds Harvey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Baird
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Brooks Guajardo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Baird Lynn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Baird
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
P. Bradley Lummis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Baird Thomas
Assistant Se
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: H. Bruce Baird (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ninnie L Baird Foundation
How much does The Ninnie L Baird Foundation give each year?
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation gave $291K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $257K across 25 grants.
What is The Ninnie L Baird Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,379, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ninnie L Baird Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Ninnie L Baird Foundation give grants?
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (13 grants) and Dallas, TX (11 grants).
Does The Ninnie L Baird Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Ninnie L Baird Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ninnie L Baird Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lvtrise ($15,000), Our Friends Place ($15,000) and Union Gospel Mission - Tarrant ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ninnie L Baird Foundation?
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ninnie L Baird Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website uses the statement “Still providing nourishment to meet the needs of Texas Families.” Its 2024 filing describes eligible programs as those located in Texas that improve quality of life for children and families through family preservation, education, and nutrition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ninnie L Baird Foundation?
The filing says to submit written materials to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ninnie L Baird Foundation's EIN?
The Ninnie L Baird Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2734849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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