Private foundation · EIN 36-3159396 · Deerfield, Illinois

The Baxter Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1,300 grants paid, $14M total, median $212. 17% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1,300
$14M
Median grant
$212
Stays in IL
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$67M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 1,300 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $14M; Part I reports $11M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Emergency Assistance Foundation IncDallas, CTMatching gifts$2.5M
Emergency Assistance Foundation IncDallas, CTMatching gifts$1.2M
American National Red CrossChicago, TXMatching gifts$1.0M
Scholarship America IncMinneapolis, ILMatching gifts$992K
Northwestern UniversityChicago, ALMatching gifts$835K
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, PAMatching gifts$830K
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, INMatching gifts$650K
Operation Smile IncVirginia Beach, ILMatching gifts$600K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CTMatching gifts$582K
American National Red CrossChicago, TXMatching gifts$500K
Habitat for Humanity Lake CountyGurnee, ILMatching gifts$250K
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, ILMatching gifts$250K
Partners in HealthBoston, VAMatching gifts$250K
Health Research & Educational TrustChicago, ILMatching gifts$215K
Americares Foundation IncStamford, TXMatching gifts$200K
Emergency Assistance Foundation IncDallas, CTMatching gifts$200K
FIRSTManchester, CTMatching gifts$183K
International Health Partners IncSeattle, INMatching gifts$175K
Children FIRST Fund the Chicago Public Schools FoundationChicago, CTMatching gifts$150K
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, NJMatching gifts$150K
North Chicago Community PartnersLake Bluff, ALMatching gifts$120K
American National Red CrossChicago, TXMatching gifts$100K
Children's Health FundNew York, CTMatching gifts$100K
Emergency Assistance Foundation IncDallas, CTMatching gifts$100K
Lake County Crisis Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Domestic ViolenZion, ILMatching gifts$100K
Association of University Programs in Health AdministrationWashington, DCMatching gifts$97K
Illinois Science and Technology InstituteChicago, ILMatching gifts$60K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CTMatching gifts$50K
Jack and Jill of America Foundation IncWashington, CAMatching gifts$50K
Map InternationalBrunswick, MAMatching gifts$50K
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, MDMatching gifts$50K
Ripley County Community Foundation IncBatesville, COMatching gifts$40K
International Honor Society of Nursing Foundation IncIndianapolis, ILMatching gifts$35K
Serenity IncorporatedMountain Home, ILMatching gifts$30K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CTMatching gifts$25K
Partnership for Quality Medical DonationsAnnapolis, NYMatching gifts$25K
American Diabetes Association - ChicagoMerrifield, TXMatching gifts$20K
Arizona State University FoundationTempe, TXMatching gifts$20K
Straight Ahead Ministries IncWorcester, MAMatching gifts$20K
The Cradle SocietyEvanston, CAMatching gifts$20K
The Oconnell House IncLowell, CAMatching gifts$20K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CTMatching gifts$15K
Illinois Science and Technology InstituteChicago, PAMatching gifts$15K
American National Red CrossWashington, WIDollars for doers$15K
Americares Foundation IncStamford, TXMatching gifts$12K
Association of Corporate Citizenship ProfessionalsOrlando, TXMatching gifts$10K
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, MAMatching gifts$10K
Love Family Christian FoundationCary, MAMatching gifts$10K
Team 2472 Centennial RoboticsCircle Pines, CAMatching gifts$10K
The Asheville City Schools FoundationAsheville, CAMatching gifts$10K
Temple University - Office of Institutional AdvancementPhiladelphia, OHMatching gifts$10K
Proof AllianceSt Paul, NYMatching gifts$7,500
Grace Refuge Outreach Worldwide G R O WWooster, CTMatching gifts$5,827
Heart Care International IncGreenwich, CTMatching gifts$5,650
Community Church of Greensburg IncGreensburg, CTMatching gifts$5,512
Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisDes Plaines, UTMatching gifts$5,500
Childrens Place AssociationChicago, CTMatching gifts$5,100
Baps Charities IncWindsor, DCMatching gifts$5,000
Beads of Courage IncTucson, CT2022 ukraine 2:1 matching gift campaign$5,000
Bosana FoundationLos Angeles, CTMatching gifts$5,000

By state: Connecticut 335 · Illinois 219 · Texas 119 · Alabama 55 · Pennsylvania 11 · Indiana 27

About this foundation

The Baxter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Deerfield, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1982. 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 The Baxter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Baxter Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 1,300 grants, a median of $212.

Where does The Baxter Foundation give?

Connecticut (335 grants), Illinois (219 grants), Texas (119 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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