Private foundation · EIN 61-1202660 · Bowling Green, Kentucky

Jerry E Baker Foundation 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: 3 grants paid, $649K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$649K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

How to apply

Written request stating how any contributions from the foundation will be used. Contact: J Robert Hilliard, 449 Village Way, Bowling Green, Ky, 2708422828

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wku Foundation Wku FoundationBowling Green, KYCharitable purpose$643K
Operation Pride Operation PrideBowling Green, KYChairtable purpose$5,000
Aviation Heritage Park Aviation Heritage ParkBowling Green, KYCharitable purpose$1,000

About this foundation

Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bowling Green, Kentucky, administered in care of Keith M Carwell, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jerry E Baker Foundation 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 Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $649K across 3 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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