Private foundation · EIN 36-4218007 · Northfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret Baker 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $135K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$135K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 5 of 6 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mothers Trust FoundationLake Forest, ILHelp single monthers unable to afford health necessities$25K
Elyssa's MissionNorthbrook, ILEducating boys and girls for suicide prevention$25K
Madonna's MissionChicago, ILEducating boys and girls for suicide prevention$25K
Dancing While CanceringChicago, ILSupport programs for children with cancer$20K
Hope IgnitesWilmette, ILSupport programs for boys and girls in need of food and housing$15K

About this foundation

Margaret Baker Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northfield, Illinois, administered in care of David Snyder, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Margaret Baker Foundation 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 Margaret Baker Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $135K across 6 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Margaret Baker Foundation give?

Illinois (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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