The Edward D Baker Foundation
EIN 201175382 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2024
$515K
32 grants · $64K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$11K
typical small grants · $4K–$25K
grant size
32%
supporter · 6/19 multi-year
repeat
$120K
Assets (2024)
19
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EDWARD D BAKER III
Phone
(510) 428-0955
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
WRITTEN INFORMATION REGARDING PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
Restrictions
AWARDS MAY BE MADE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT AND NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, THAT ENHANCE THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN, SUPPORT OR PERFORM RESEARCH IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT OR PERFORM MEDICAL RESEARCH, PROMOTE THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS, PROVIDE CARE FOR ANIMALS AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF ANIMALS, OR FUND OTHER PROJECTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WRITTEN INFORMATION REGARDING THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED WHEN SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $165K | $587K | $-40K | 9 |
| 2018 | $167K | $388K | $4K | 8 |
| 2020 | $55K | $278K | $-734 | 2 |
| 2021 | $64K | $215K | $28K | 6 |
| 2022 | $45K | $129K | $23K | 2 |
| 2023 | $9K | $127K | $5K | 2 |
| 2024 | $10K | $120K | $6K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 32 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$11K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$60K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (32 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Sciences Research Institute | Berkeley, CA | $60,000 | SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES | 2017 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | $60,000 | PROMOTE THE FINE ARTS | 2018 |
| Mathematical Sciences Research Institute | Berkeley, CA | $45,000 | FURTHER THE PROGRESSION OF MATHEMATICS | 2018 |
| Mathematical Sciences Research Institute | Berkeley, CA | $43,275 | FURTHER THE PROGRESSION OF MATHEMATICS | 2020 |
| Caraven Arts | Claremont, CA | $38,000 | FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES | 2022 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | $30,000 | PROMOTE THE FINE ARTS | 2021 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | Alexandria, VA | $25,000 | support care for animals | 2017 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | $25,000 | promote the fine arts | 2017 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | $25,000 | SUPPORTING HIGHER EDUCATION | 2018 |
| San Francisco Zoological Society | San Francisco, CA | $20,000 | support care for animals | 2017 |
| San Francisco Ballet | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | Promoting the FINE AND PREFORMING ARTS | 2017 |
| American Friends of the British Museum | New York, NY | $14,500 | PROMOTE THE FINE ARTS | 2018 |
| Make the Future the Campaign for Lick-Wilmerding High School | San Francisco, CA | $12,000 | SUPPORTING EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School | San Francisco, CA | $12,000 | SUPPORTING EDUCATION | 2021 |
| American Friends of the British Museum | New York, NY | $12,000 | PROMOTE THE FINE ARTS | 2021 |
| Make the Future the Campaign for Lick-Wilmerding High School | San Francisco, CA | $12,000 | SUPPORTING EDUCATION | 2018 |
| American Friends of the British Museum | New York, NY | $10,000 | promote the fine arts | 2017 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | $7,000 | PROMOTE THE FINE ARTS | 2022 |
| American Friends of the British Museum | New York, NY | $6,000 | FOR RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ACTIVITIES AND COLLECTIONS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM AMONG AMERICANS IN THE U.S. | 2024 |
| Friends of Science Museums Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $5,100 | FURTHER THE PROGRESSION OF SCIENCE | 2018 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | $5,000 | PROMOTE THE FINE ARTS | 2023 |
| Scripps College | Claremont, CA | $5,000 | support education | 2017 |
| ST John's Smith Square | London, None | $4,978 | PROMOTING THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS | 2017 |
| Greenward Inc | Melrose, FL | $4,000 | HUMAN SERVICES - MULTIPURPOSE AND OTHER N.E.C. | 2021 |
| Chapel & York Us Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $4,000 | PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS | 2021 |
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