Private foundation · EIN 52-6039040 · Frederick, Maryland

Joseph D Baker Fund Inc

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: 24 grants paid, $128K total, median $4,000. 100% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$128K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in MD
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Downtown Frederick PartnershipFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$20K
Friends of Baker ParkFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$20K
Mission of MercyFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$11K
McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MDTo give back to local community$10K
Religious CoalitionFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$6,000
The Arc of Frederick CountyFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$6,000
Frederick County 4h RidingFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$5,000
Days End Horse Farm RescueLisbon, MDTo give back to local community$5,000
Literacy Council of FrederickFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of FrederickFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$5,000
Community LivingFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$4,000
Maryland Ensemble TheatreFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$4,000
Advocates for Homeless FamiliesFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$4,000
Frederick Children ChorusFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$3,000
Maryland School for the DeafFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$3,000
United Way of Frederick CountyFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$3,000
Friends Rescue MissionFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$3,000
ShipFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$2,000
CoippFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$2,000
Color on the CreekFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$2,000
Community Foundation 2ndFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$2,000
Community FoundationFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$1,000
Aarch SocietyFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$1,000
Heritage FrederickFrederick, MDTo give back to local community$1,000

About this foundation

Joseph D Baker Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Frederick, Maryland, administered in care of Geraldine B Hicks, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc 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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $128K across 24 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc give?

Maryland (24 grants), per its latest filing.

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