Private foundation · EIN 85-3426955 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Baker Family Grace 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $429K total, median $17K. 57% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$429K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in TX
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$100K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$100K
FIRST Liberty InstitutePlano, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$50K
FIRST Liberty InstitutePlano, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$50K
Colorado Game Day Memories LLCEaglewood, COThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$28K
Game Day MemoriesEnglewood, COThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$25K
Military Warrior Support FoundationSan Antonio, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$20K
AscendNew York, NYThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$13K
Star of HopeHouston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$13K
LifehouseHouston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$10K
LifehouseHouston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$10K
Beloved and BeyondRosebud, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Glioblastoma FoundationDurham, NCThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Seal Legacy FoundationAustin, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$1,000

By state: Colorado 4 · Texas 8 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Baker Family Grace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Baker Family Grace Foundation 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 Baker Family Grace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $429K across 14 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Baker Family Grace Foundation give?

Colorado (4 grants), Texas (8 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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