Private foundation · EIN 25-6017976 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Robert E Baker for Charities

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $75K total, median $2,730.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$75K
Median grant
$2,730
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marcellus Central SchoolsMarcellus, NYGeneral operating$41K
University of WisconsinMadison, WIGeneral operating$14K
Marcellus FIRST Presbyterian ChurchMarcellus, NYGeneral operating$8,183
FIRST United Methodist ChurchMarcellus, NYGeneral operating$2,730
Marcellus Free LibraryMarcellus, NYGeneral operating$2,730
St Johns Episcopal ChurchMarcellus, NYGeneral operating$2,730
Univ of Wisconsin - WhitewaterWhitewater, WIGeneral operating$2,044
Univof Wisconsin - OshkoshOshkosh, WIGeneral operating$2,044

By state: New York 5 · Wisconsin 3

About this foundation

Robert E Baker for Charities is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Mellon Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1978. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert E Baker for Charities accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert E Baker for Charities give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 8 grants, a median of $2,730.

Where does Robert E Baker for Charities give?

New York (5 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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