Private foundation · Buffalo, NY
The Baird Foundation
Typical grant size
$500 – $2K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
132
Repeat grantees
88
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactMs Catherine Schweitzer · 7168832428
MaterialsWRITTEN 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.
RestrictionsPREFERENCES TO AWARDS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA.
Leadership · from 2023 990-PF
Arthur W Cryer
Trustee
William B Irwin
Trustee
Catherine F Schweitzer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cynthia B Stark
Trustee
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2023
4.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'23
865
Total grants awarded
$3.6M
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$81K
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.