Private foundation · EIN 61-6239545 · St Petersburg, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard R Baker Charitable 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: 14 grants paid, $197K total, median $10K. 7% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$197K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southeast Christian ChurchLouisville, KYGeneral operating$37K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral operating$25K
Turning PointPhoenix, AZGeneral operating$25K
New Life Christian MissionsFloyds Knobs, INGeneral operating$20K
Borden Community Helping HandBorden, INGeneral operating$15K
Crossroad PregnancyLagrange, KYGeneral operating$10K
Northeast Christian ChurchLouisville, KYGeneral operating$10K
Aspire Relationship CenterLecanto, FLGeneral operating$10K
Northeast Christian ChurchLouisville, KYGeneral operating$10K
Texas Health Resource FoundationArlington, TXGeneral operating$10K
Into the AwkwardArlington, TXGeneral operating$10K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral operating$5,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating$5,000
Serve Denton Center IncDenton, TXGeneral operating$5,000

By state: Kentucky 4 · Indiana 2 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 3 · Arizona 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Richard R Baker Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in St Petersburg, Florida, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Richard R Baker Charitable 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 Richard R Baker Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $197K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Richard R Baker Charitable Foundation give?

Kentucky (4 grants), Indiana (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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