Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Baron & Blue Foundation
Typical grant size
$5K – $10K – $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
94
Repeat grantees
49
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesAPRIL 1 OCTOBER 1
ContactEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 2146925789
MaterialsCOMPLETED 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
RestrictionsTHE 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.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Helen Holman
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$15K
Laura Miller
DIRECTOR
Lisa a Blue Baron
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASUR
Courtney Baron
DIRECTOR/VP/SECRETARY
Julie Negussie
FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$19K
Lara Ashmore
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$2K
Beth Taylor
DIRECTOR
Robert M Greenberg
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
7.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$4.2M
Total amount
$14K
Average grant
$149K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.