Private foundation · EIN 52-7237499 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James a Baker & Laura L Baker Foundation Trust

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: 4 grants paid, $765K total, median $191K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$765K
Median grant
$191K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Medical College of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted general$191K
Grays Harbor Community HospitalAberdeen, WAUnrestricted general$191K
Pacific UniversityForest Grove, ORUnrestricted general$191K
University of Oregon FoundationEugene, ORUnrestricted general$191K

By state: Oregon 2 · Wisconsin 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

James a Baker & Laura L Baker Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 James a Baker & Laura L Baker Foundation Trust 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 James a Baker & Laura L Baker Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $765K across 4 grants, a median of $191K.

Where does James a Baker & Laura L Baker Foundation Trust give?

Oregon (2 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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