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Private foundation · EIN 16-6023080

The Baird Foundation

Buffalo, NY

The Baird Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $598K in grants and contributions paid across 116 grants, with $12.5M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to US National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, The Buffalo Seminary and Buffalo ReUse.

How to request funding

Contact
Ms Catherine Schweitzer
Phone
7168832428
Address
936 Delaware Avenue Suite 207, Buffalo, NY, 14209
Form and materials
Written application stating amount and purpose of request. include 501(c)(3) exemption, financial statements, and list of board of directors. application must be signed by person on the governing board receiving no compensation from the organization.
Restrictions
Preferences to awards in the western new york area.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
US National Ski and Snowboard Hall of FameIshpeming, MIUnrestricted$40,000
The Buffalo SeminaryBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$27,500
Buffalo ReUseBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$25,000
Graycliff Conservancy IncDerby, NYUnrestricted$23,250
Burchfield Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$21,840
Niagara Aerospace MuseumNiagara Falls, NYUnrestricted$20,000
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$19,250
Investigative PostBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$16,426
Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier IncNorth Tonawanda, NYUnrestricted$15,135
Artpark & CompanyLewiston, NYUnrestricted$15,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$15,000
Buffalo Waterways CenterRochester, NYUnrestricted$15,000
Community Foundation of Sarasota County IncSarasota, FLUnrestricted$15,000
Buffalo City MissionBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$11,000
BRR AllianceBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie CountyBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
Canisius CollegeBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
CEPA GalleryBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
City Year IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
The Summit CenterGetzville, NYUnrestricted$10,000
ViaBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10,000
Assembly House 150Buffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,500
Buffalo Audubon Society IncNorth Java, NYUnrestricted$7,500
One Symphony Circle IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,500
Shea's Performing Arts CenterBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$7,500

The 25 largest of 116 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Baird Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Written application stating amount and purpose of request. include 501(c)(3) exemption, financial statements, and list of board of directors. application must be signed by person on the governing board receiving no compensation from the organization.. Restrictions: Preferences to awards in the western new york area.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The Baird Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $597,573 in grants and contributions paid (116 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Baird Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to US National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame (MI), $40K, The Buffalo Seminary (NY), $27.5K, Buffalo ReUse (NY), $25K, Graycliff Conservancy Inc (NY), $23.3K and Burchfield Penney Art Center (NY), $21.8K.