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Overview

The Baiardi Family Foundation (BFF) awards grants primarily in Michigan, focusing on the Detroit Metropolitan Area and Emmet County. They emphasize the importance of Catholic and Judeo-Christian values in their grant-making process. Note that they do not provide grants to individuals, and all requests are evaluated based on merit to align with their guiding principles.

NOTE: Potential applicants should review & complete the Initial Contact Form. Our response will indicate whether your request meets our Preliminary Guidelines. If so, you may submit an application.
Baiardi Family Foundation
The Founders, together with the Directors and Officers of the Baiardi Family Foundation, Inc., have set-out to fund a broad spectrum of philanthropic pursuits, primarily in Michigan, with concentrations in the Detroit Metropolitan Area Community and in Northwest Lower Michigan, specifically Emmet County.
Focus Areas
Specifically:
Health CareEducationThe ArtsEnvironmental StewardshipLand Use and ConservationCatholic and Judeo-Christian Traditions and ValuesCommunity Resource
Guiding Principles
The Guiding Principles of the Foundation govern all grant requests and subsequent giving.
Guiding Principles:
All giving is with the intent of accomplishing positive change. In other words, the Foundation aims always to do good.Each grant request will be examined individually on its merits and how it furthers the Foundation's Mission.Grant monies shall be utilized in an effective and efficient manner.Catholic and Judeo-Christian traditions and values are, and will be, the foundation of our organization.

Ineligibility

The Baiardi Family Foundation, Inc. does not make grants to individuals.

What Baiardi Family Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
62
Total given
$556K
Median grant
$3,400
Range
$500–$70K
  • By dollars: Michigan >99%, Massachusetts <1%, Kansas <1%. Top recipient cities: Harbor Springs, MI; Petoskey, MI; Pellston, MI.
  • 10% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Munson Healthcare Foundation · Traverse City, MI

    Stress test equip for new petoskey

    $70K

  • Easterseals Morc · Auburn Hills, MI

    Autism comprehensive care center

    $60K

  • Pregnancy Care Center · Petoskey, MI

    1st of 2 pmts. capital campaign

    $50K

  • McLaren Northern Michigan Foundatio · Petoskey, MI

    Renal replacement therapy machine

    $45K

  • Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institu · Detroit, MI

    Angelo baiardi-for lung cancer resea

    $25K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Environment
  • Faith-based

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