Private foundation · EIN 81-0927729 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family 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: 17 grants paid, $267K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$267K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Steps KentGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$75K
Storehouse of Community ResourceGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$50K
Grand Action 20Grand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$25K
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$20K
Well HouseGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$20K
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$15K
Alpha Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$11K
CASA of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$10K
West Michigan Youth for ChristGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$10K
San Juan Diego AcademyWyoming, MIGeneral grant$10K
Exalta HealthGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$5,000
Susan Mast ALSGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$5,000
StagegrGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$4,000
Coopersville Choir BoostersMarne, MIGeneral grant$2,500
Guiding LightGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$2,000
Community Food ClubGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$1,500
Humane Society of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral grant$1,000

About this foundation

Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Brandon Baker, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family 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 Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $267K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation give?

Michigan (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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