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Baird Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 396107937  ·  Private foundation

Baird Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.7M in grants paid and $102.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 20,760 individual grants from this funder — $25.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$102.4M
Total assets
20,760
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Baird Foundation Inc funds

Baird Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, faith-based, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedHealth CareLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Baird Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Milwaukee, WI$455K2022
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Milwaukee, WI$391K2023
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Milwaukee, WI$388K2024
United Performing Arts Fund
ARTS
Milwaukee, WI$234K2024
United Performing Arts Fund
ARTS
Milwaukee, WI$230K2023
United Performing Arts Fund
ARTS
Milwaukee, WI$208K2022
University of Wisconsin Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Madison, WI$163K2022
Milwaukee Art Museum
ARTS
Milwaukee, WI$160K2023
St Augustine Preparatory Academy
EDUCATION
Milwaukee, WI$150K2024
Marquette University
EDUCATION
Milwaukee, WI$150K2020
Medical College of Wisconsin
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Milwaukee, WI$150K2020
University of Wisconsin Foundation
EDUCATION
Madison, WI$141K2023
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee
EDUCATION
Milwaukee, WI$139K2024
University of Wisconsin Foundation
EDUCATION
Madison, WI$135K2024
All-in Milwaukee
GENERAL SUPPORT
Milwaukee, WI$126K2022

Baird Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.5M
2020$4.0M
2022$5.6M
2023$6.0M
2024$6.6M

How to apply for funding from Baird Foundation Inc

Baird Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Baird Foundation Inc

Does Baird Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Baird Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Baird Foundation Inc fund?
Baird Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Baird Foundation Inc give in grants?
Baird Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.6M over 20,760 grants.
Where is Baird Foundation Inc located?
Baird Foundation Inc is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 396107937.
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About this profile. This page is built from Baird Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Baird Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.