Private foundation · EIN 16-6029481

The Cameron And Jane Baird Foundation

Preselected only

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 202523109349101907
Total assets (EOY)$36,662,749
Grants paid$2,770,500
Typical (median) grant$7,500
Grants listed131
Giving in home state (NY)56%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K23
$5K–$25K83
$25K–$100K19
$100K+6

Smallest $2,000 · Largest $585,000

Geographic focus

NY
56%
MA
13%
CA
10%
WA
7%
NJ
3%
OH
2%
RI
1%
UT
1%

Common purposes

educationservicesresearchassistanceschoolchildrenyouthfamiliescaremusicfoodfamilymedicallegalplanning

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$3,140,500$37,132,967122
2024$2,770,500$36,662,749131

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

How to apply

This foundation checked Part XV line 2 of its 990-PF: it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society IncBUFFALO, NYOPERATING SUPPORT OF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$585,000
Vipassana Community FoundationONALASKA, WAPROGRAMS SUPPORTING VIPASSANA MEDITATION$170,000
Oxfam AmericaBOSTON, MADISASTER RELIEF AND POVERTY RELIEF$150,000
Buffalo Akg Art MuseumBUFFALO, NYGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS$140,000
Let There Be Light InternationalBUFFALO, NYSOLAR LIGHT FOR FAMILIES IN AFRICA$102,500
Partners In HealthBOSTON, MAHEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR$100,000
Multiple Sclerosis Association Of AmericaCHERRY HILL, NJSERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS$85,000
Feedmore Western New YorkBUFFALO, NYFOOD ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES$70,000
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncNEW YORK, NYNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILY PLANNING$68,000
Fidelity Charitable FundCINCINNATI, OHFUND FOR CHARITABLE GIVING$65,000
Doctors Without Borders Usa IncNEW YORK, NYINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE MEDICAL CARE AND FIGHT POVERTY$50,000
Planned Parenthood Of Western And Central New YorkBUFFALO, NYSUPPORT FOR FAMILY PLANNING IN WESTERN NEW YORK$40,000
University At Buffalo Foundation IncBUFFALO, NYMUSIC DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS$40,000
Fistula FoundationSAN JOSE, CAFISTULA REPAIR SURGERIES FOR WOMEN$35,000
Sierra Club FoundationSAN FRANCISCO, CAINNER CITY OUTINGS PROGRAM IN CALIFORNIA$30,000
Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationTRUCKEE, CASUPPORT FOR TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA PHILANTHROPY$30,000
Saint Anns SchoolBROOKLYN, NYSUPPORT FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS$28,500
Burchfield Penney Art CenterBUFFALO, NYSTUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS$27,500
Amnesty International Usa IncNEW YORK, NYPROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS$25,000
Community Foundation For Greater BuffaloBUFFALO, NYSUPPORT FOR FUND FOR THE ARTS INITIATIVE$25,000
Grow Food NorthamptonFLORENCE, MAINCREASING ACCESS TO LOCALLY AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN FOOD$25,000
King Center Charter SchoolBUFFALO, NYSUPPORT FOR SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAMS$25,000
St Paul'S SchoolsBROOKLANDIVILLE, MAENDOWED FUND FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES$25,000
The Hawksbill ProjectRIVERTON, UTSUPPORT FOR SEA TURTLE RESEARCH$25,000
Union Of Concerned ScientistsCAMBRIDGE, MASCIENCE-BASED ADVOCACY FOR A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT$25,000
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