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Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 205691977  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Francisco, California, Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation has awarded $34.8M across 219 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Baptist Health Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$5.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$147.3M
Assets (FY2020)
219
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation funds

Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Baptist Health Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Coral Gables, FL$3.2M2022
Smith College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Northhampton, MA$3.0M2017
Asian Art Museum
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$2.5M2018

How to apply for funding from Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation

Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation'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 Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation

Does Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation accept grant applications?
Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation'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 Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation fund?
Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Baptist Health Foundation, Smith College, Asian Art Museum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation give in grants?
Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation reported $5.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.8M over 219 grants.
Where is Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation located?
Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205691977.
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About this profile. This page is built from Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Barbara and Gerson Bakar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.