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The Baird Foundation

Buffalo, New York  ·  EIN 166023080  ·  Private foundation

The Baird Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $545K in annual giving against $12.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 715 grants for The Baird Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$545K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$12.0M
Assets (FY2020)
715
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Baird Foundation funds

The Baird Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, rural communities, women girls.

familiesmen boysrural communitieswomen girls

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
Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc
Unrestricted
Buffalo, NY$81K2023
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc
UNRESTRICTED
Buffalo, NY$68K2020
New England Ski Museum
UNRESTRICTED
Franconia, NH$60K2018

How to apply for funding from The Baird Foundation

The Baird 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 The Baird Foundation

Does The Baird Foundation accept grant applications?
The Baird 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 The Baird Foundation fund?
The Baird Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc, New England Ski Museum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Baird Foundation give in grants?
The Baird Foundation reported $545K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 715 grants.
Where is The Baird Foundation located?
The Baird Foundation is based in Buffalo, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 166023080.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Baird 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 The Baird Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.