Private foundation · EIN 39-6107937
Baird Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Baird Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $6.99M in grants and contributions paid across 3,862 grants, with $143M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, United Performing Arts Fund and Carmen Schools of Science & Technology.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Milwaukee, WI | Health and Human Services | $561,411 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Arts | $260,817 |
| Carmen Schools of Science & Technology | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $170,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Health and Human Services | $120,374 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School | Seattle, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Museum of American Finance | New York, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Saint John Catholic School | North Charleston, SC | Education | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Health and Human Services | $75,400 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Education | $74,734 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Youth Organizations | $62,531 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | Education | $55,000 |
| Saint Thomas More High School | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $53,201 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | Education | $51,500 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Youth Organizations | $50,910 |
| Horizons for Youth | Chicago, IL | Education | $50,118 |
| Spark-Y Youth Action Labs | Minneapolis, MN | Youth Organizations | $50,060 |
| Bender Leadership Academy | Moon Township, PA | Education | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Tampa High School | Tampa, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| Evolve502 | Louisville, KY | Education | $50,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Nashville, TN | Health and Human Services | $50,000 |
| Herzing University | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $50,000 |
| The University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah's Place | Pittsburgh, PA | Health and Human Services | $48,880 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $46,795 |
| Generations Ahead | Traverse City, MI | Health and Human Services | $45,544 |
The 25 largest of 3,862 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Wisconsin$2.71M · 734 grants
- Kentucky$560K · 350 grants
- Illinois$521K · 233 grants
- Pennsylvania$324K · 173 grants
- Indiana$253K · 172 grants
- New York$249K · 140 grants
- Minnesota$218K · 144 grants
- Washington$200K · 118 grants
- Tennessee$196K · 133 grants
- Ohio$191K · 181 grants
- Texas$178K · 156 grants
- Colorado$158K · 118 grants
Quick answers
Does Baird Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Baird Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Baird Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $6,985,596 in grants and contributions paid (3,862 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Baird Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County (WI), $561K, United Performing Arts Fund (WI), $261K, Carmen Schools of Science & Technology (WI), $170K, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago (IL), $120K and Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School (WA), $100K.