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THE BAKER FOUNDATION

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 161462951 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$708K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$4.5M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Baker Foundation is a private foundation based in Rochester, NY that supports charitable causes through grantmaking. The organization funds initiatives in health research, education, and animal welfare, with a focus on institutions and programs in New York and select national beneficiaries. It does not appear to conduct direct operations or services.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund
Supports Alzheimer's disease research at the University of Rochester through multi-year grants.
Baker Surgical Suite
Supports surgical care for children at Shriners Children's Hospital of Boston.
Education and Community Grants
Funds educational and community wellness programs at organizations including the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Lollypop Farms, and Pittsford YMCA.
Robert and Natalie Baker Scholarship
Provides scholarship funding to students at Ithaca College through the School of Health Sciences.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 2 activities
    • Funding education initiatives at the American Heart Association
      Awards grants to support cardiovascular health education programs run by the American Heart Association.
    • Funding surgical facilities at the University of Pennsylvania
      Finances the Baker Surgical Suite at the University of Pennsylvania, supporting medical infrastructure and surgical care capacity.
  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding Alzheimer's disease research at the University of Rochester
      Funds research initiatives focused on Alzheimer's disease at the University of Rochester. This grantmaking activity supports scientific inquiry and advancement in neurodegenerative disease treatment.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding animal welfare and education programs at Lollypop Farms
      Supports education programs and operations at Lollypop Farms, a humane society organization, and funds its affiliate work with the Humane Society of Greater Rochester.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding community education programs at Pittsford YMCA
      Supports educational activities offered by the Pittsford YMCA, enhancing community-based learning opportunities for youth and families.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding education programs at the American Cancer Society
      Provides funding for educational activities related to cancer awareness, prevention, and patient support through the American Cancer Society.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Funding health sciences education at Ithaca College
      Provides financial support to the School of Health Sciences at Ithaca College, including through the Robert and Natalie Baker Scholarship, enhancing access to education in health-related fields.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Funding pediatric care and education at Shriners Children's Hospital of Boston
      Supports education and medical care activities at Shriners Children's Hospital of Boston through targeted grantmaking.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding youth development and education at the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
      Finances education programs run by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports first responders and military families.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$708K
Contributions & grants$245K35%
Program service revenue
Investment income$121K17%
Other revenue$342K
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$253K
balance sheet
Total assets$4.49M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$4.49M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • NANCY BAKER — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT BAKER JR — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN SHERIDAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Partner — Receives funding for education programs.
  • AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Partner — Receives funding for education initiatives.
  • ITHACA COLLEGE Partner — Receives funding for health sciences and student scholarships.
  • LOLLYPOP FARMS Partner — Receives funding for education and humane society programs.
  • PITTSFORD YMCA Partner — Receives funding for education initiatives.
  • SHRINER'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BOSTON Partner — Receives funding for education activities.
  • TUNNELS TO TOWERS FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding for education programs.
  • UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Partner — Receives funding for the Baker Surgical Suite.
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Partner — Receives funding for Alzheimer's disease research.