Baird Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Baird Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York with $12.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$12.5Mtotal assets

1957IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Baird Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $492K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc $81K
US National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame $47K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc $41K
Burchfield Penney Art Center $37K
Temple Beth Zion $20K
Buffalo Heritage Carousel Inc $20K
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc $15K
Artpark & Company $15K
Bestself Behavioral Health $15K
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc $15K
Nichols School of Buffalo $14K
Buffalo String Works $14K
Graycliff Conservancy Inc $13K
Westminster Presbyterian Church $10K
Investigative Post $10K
City Year Inc $10K
Charter School for Applied Technologies Family Support Center $8K
Shea's Performing Arts Center $8K
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $7K
West Side Rowing Club $6K
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation $6K
The Garret Club $5K
Westminster Economic Development Initiative Inc $5K
Western New York Public Broadcasting Association $5K
Rural Outreach Center $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$430K
FY2019$498K
FY2020$545K
FY2021$655K
FY2022$493K
FY2023$550K

About Baird Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBuffalo, New York
EIN166023080
IRS ruling1957

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Baird Foundation?

Baird Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York with $12.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Baird Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Baird Foundation?

Baird Foundation's EIN is 166023080. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Baird Foundation?

Private foundations like Baird Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Baird Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.