Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Grant
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Overview
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: August 18, 2025
Summary
The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation, established in 2010, supports projects that align with Jewish ideals in education, science, and the arts. Based in Indianapolis, this foundation has funded initiatives across the United States, addressing various social issues. They do not impose minimum or maximum grant amounts, focusing instead on the project's merit and alignment with their mission. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, while general operating funds are not provided.Overview
NOTE: The applications are reviewed regularly and accepted through the deadline above for the current year. About The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation was created in 2010 to provide philanthropic support to help make the world a better place. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, our mission is to help further Jewish ideals in the areas of education, science and the arts. Since our beginning, we’ve funded projects from New York to California, Michigan to Florida. We have helped teachers educate, helped children learn, helped feed the hungry, helped people earn a living, helped provide work for the unemployed, and helped find new ways to treat illness and improve quality of life. If you are engaged in any of these activities, let us hear from you. Our logo, the Tree of Life, is a universal symbol of growth and re-growth, providing benefits to the present and future. The circle represents unity and continuity within our communities and our lives. Guidelines The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation (rtbcf) was created to help achieve the Jewish Ideals of improving the world through Science, Education and the Arts. We do not have minimum or maximum grant amounts. Grants are made based on our evaluation of your project, the number of grants we are considering, and the amount of funds we have to distribute.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation provides funds only to United States government certified 501(c)3 organizations.Ineligibility
We do not provide general operating funds to any organization.Operating expenses include such things as payroll, employee benefits, transportation and travel, amortization and depreciation, rent, repairs, and taxes.Organization must not be one of the following:An endowment A debt reduction agency A fraternal, labor, or veteran's organization A political contributions group A beauty or talent contest organization Not an organization but an individual person A travel support organization A foundation affiliated to a for-profit companyWhat Robert & Toni Bader Charitable actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 41
- Total given
- $341K
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Range
- $500–$30K
- By dollars: New York 17%, California 12%, Illinois 10%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; New York, NY.
- 17% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 73% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
The Edison Institute DBA the Henry Ford · Dearborn, MI
To provide unique education experiences to inspire others
$30K
Flying Kites · Boston, MA
Flying kites teacher training institute: training for kenya's tomorrow, today
$24K
Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area · Cincinnati, OH
To provide counseling, support economic well-being and provide aging services
$22K
Makers Hub · San Pedro, CA
General support toward mission
$15K
Revolution Workshop · Chicago, IL
To provide carpentry and wookworking workforce development for unemployed or…
$15K
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