Overview
The Baker Foundation, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $128,395. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives in the areas of arts and culture, education, and human services. Despite having expenses of $8,751 and generating a revenue of $3,660, the foundation continues to fund projects in cities such as Carmel and Highland Park, located in Illinois and Indiana. The foundation is led by Paul Baker, who serves as Chairman, President, and Treasurer, alongside Jacqueline F Baker as Secretary and Karen Lowenstein as Director. Notably, none of the leadership team receives compensation for their roles.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $133,486 in 2023
2 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,700 | Ravinia Festival Association | Civic and Educational | 418 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL US | 2023 |
| $5,000 | Ravinia Festival Association | Civic and Educational | 418 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL US | 2024 |
| $1,500 | The Nora Project | Promotes Disablitiy Inclusion | PO Box 664 Highland Park, IL US | 2022 |
| $1,000 | Little Wish Foundation | Grants Wishes to Children wtih Cancer | 3077 E 98th St Carmel, IN US | 2022 |
| $1,000 | The Nora Project | Promotes Disablitiy Inclusion | PO Box 664 Highland Park, IL US | 2023 |
| $1,000 | The Nora Project | Promotes Disablitiy Inclusion | PO Box 664 Highland Park, IL US | 2024 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
PB
Paul Baker
| Chariman, Pres. & Treas. | $0 | 2022 |
JFB
Jacqueline F Baker
| Secretary | $0 | 2022 |
KL
Karen Lowenstein
| Director | $0 | 2022 |
PB
Paul Baker
| Chariman, Pres. & Treas. | $0 | 2023 |
JFB
Jacqueline F Baker
| Secretary | $0 | 2023 |
KL
Karen Lowenstein
| Director | $0 | 2023 |
PB
Paul Baker
| Chariman, Pres. & Treas. | $0 | 2024 |
JFB
Jacqueline F Baker
| Secretary | $0 | 2024 |
KL
Karen Lowenstein
| Director | $0 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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