Baron & Blue Foundation
EIN 752965720Total Given 2016–2023
$2.6M
178 grants · $325K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
30%
supporter · 40/132 multi-year
repeat
$3.5M
Assets (2023)
132
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(214) 692-5789
Deadlines
APRIL 1 OCTOBER 1
How to Apply
COMPLETED BARON AND BLUE FOUNDATION APPLICATION WITH THE FOLLOWING: A. ONE PAGE COVER LETTER GIVING A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION B. DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. INCLUDE A LIST OF ANTICIPATED RESULTS AND A TIMETABLE OF IMPLEMENTATION. ALSO INCLUDE HOW THE PROJECT WILL BE SUPPORTED AFTER THE GRANT PERIOD (INCLUDE PROJECTED INCOME SOURCES). THIS SHOULD BE 3 TO 4 PAGES DOUBLE-SPACED. C. DOCUMENTATION OF ORGANIZATION'S 501C (3) TAX EXEMPT STATUS D. LIST OF BOARD OFFICERS/TRUSTEES (INCLUDE THEIR PROFESSIONS) E. PROGRAM/PROJECT BUDGET (INCOME AND EXPENSES) F. CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET FOR ENTIRE ORGANIZATION (INCOME AND EXPENSES) G. CURRENT YTD INCOME/EXPENSE STATEMENT H. IRS FORM 990 FROM LAST 2 YEARS I. COPY OF ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT J. LIST OTHER GRANTS OR MATCHING FUNDS APPLIED FOR BY YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR THIS PROGRAM K. LIST OTHER FUNDS/GRANTS RECEIVED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR THIS PROGRAM L. COPIES OF THE LAST TWO BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Restrictions
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION WILL AUTHORIZE CONTRIBUTIONS TO IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR CULTURAL PURPOSES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $671K | $5.0M | $13K | 45 |
| 2020 | $800K | $3.1M | $208K | 50 |
| 2021 | $560K | $3.3M | $806K | 51 |
| 2022 | $368K | $2.3M | $68K | 14 |
| 2023 | $202K | $3.5M | $1.0M | 18 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 178 grants on record
Minimum
$350
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
LB
Lisa a Blue Baron
5+ yrs
Director/President/Treasur
Leadership
CB
Courtney Baron
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
HH
Helen Holman
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
LM
Laura Miller
5+ yrs
Director
CB
Courtney Baron
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Blue Baron
5+ yrs
Director/President/Treasur
Leadership
HH
Helen Holman
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
LM
Laura Miller
5+ yrs
Director
CB
Courtney Baron
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Blue Baron
5+ yrs
Director/President/Treasur
Leadership
JN
Julie Negussie
Former Executive Director
Leadership
HH
Helen Holman
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
LM
Laura Miller
5+ yrs
Director
CB
Courtney Baron
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Blue Baron
5+ yrs
Director/President/Treasur
Leadership
LA
Lara Ashmore
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
BT
Beth Taylor
2 yrs
Director
LM
Laura Miller
5+ yrs
Director
CB
Courtney Baron
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Blue Baron
5+ yrs
Director/President/Treasur
Leadership
LA
Lara Ashmore
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
LM
Laura Miller
5+ yrs
Director
BT
Beth Taylor
2 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (178 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | Fort Worth, TX | $100,000 | PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES | 2020 |
| Unt Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | UNT DALLAS COLLEGE OF LAW COMMUNITY LAWYERING CENTER (FRAZIER) | 2020 |
| Unt Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | COLLEGE OF LAW COMMUNITY LAWYERING CENTER (FRAZIER) | 2021 |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | Fort Worth, TX | $100,000 | COMMUNITY LAWYERING PROJECT | 2021 |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | Fort Worth, TX | $100,000 | COMMUNITY LAWYERING PROJECT | 2022 |
| Unt Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | COLLEGE OF LAW COMMUNITY LAWYERING CENTER (FRAZIER) | 2022 |
| Texas Justice and Education Fund | Washington, DC | $75,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| American Association for Justice Education Fund | Washington, DC | $50,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center | Dallas, TX | $50,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Under 1 Roof | Dallas, TX | $45,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| Frazier Revitalization Inc | Dallas, TX | $36,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| The Bridge | Dallas, TX | $36,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| Dallas Mission for Life Inc | Dallas, TX | $35,000 | ACCOUNTABILITY-BASED RECOVERY PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| Hopeful Solutions | Dallas, TX | $35,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| Legacy Counseling Center | Dallas, TX | $32,000 | LEGACY FOUNDERS COTTAGE | 2016 |
| Mosaic Family Services | Dallas, TX | $30,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Aids Services of Dallas | Dallas, TX | $30,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| Hope Supply Company | Dallas, TX | $30,000 | HEALTHY CHILD PROGRAM | 2016 |
| Interfaith Family Services | Dallas, TX | $30,000 | HOME & HOPE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM | 2016 |
| Family Gateway | Dallas, TX | $25,000 | EMERGENCY SHELTER & HOTEL OVERFLOW PROGRAM | 2020 |
| New Friends New Life | Dallas, TX | $25,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Shared Housing Center Inc | Dallas, TX | $25,000 | TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS AND PROGRAM STAFF | 2020 |
| The Bridge | Dallas, TX | $25,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Under 1 Roof | Dallas, TX | $25,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Austin Street Center | Dallas, TX | $25,000 | ASC | 2022 |