Private foundation · EIN 16-6023080

The Baird Foundation

Accepts applications

Buffalo, NY

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202542479349100734
Total assets (EOY)$12,513,088
Grants paid$597,573
Typical (median) grant$2,500
Grants listed116
Giving in home state (NY)81%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K72
$5K–$25K41
$25K–$100K3
$100K+0

Smallest $222 · Largest $40,000

Geographic focus

NY
81%
MI
7%
ME
5%
FL
3%
MN
1%
OH
1%
MA
1%
VT
1%

Common purposes

Purposes mostly listed as general support.

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$550,287$11,874,50092
2024$597,573$12,513,088116

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMs Catherine Schweitzer
Address936 Delaware Avenue Suite 207, Buffalo, NY, 14209
Phone7168832428
Form & 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.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsPREFERENCES TO AWARDS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

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
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