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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 16-6023080

The Baird Foundation

A private foundation in Buffalo, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 116 grants and $597,573 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Ms Catherine Schweitzer
936 Delaware Avenue Suite 207
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 883-2428
Form and materials
Written 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.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Preferences to awards in the western new york area.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $597,573

    Grants listed
    116
    Assets, end of year
    $12,513,088

  • Tax year 2023

    $550,287

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $11,874,500

  • Tax year 2022

    $493,145

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $10,353,322

  • Tax year 2021

    $655,102

    Grants listed
    146
    Assets, end of year
    $12,970,667

  • Tax year 2020

    $544,510

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $12,004,390

  • Tax year 2019

    $497,981

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $11,093,351

  • Tax year 2018

    $429,981

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $9,752,629

Grants paid in 2024

116 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. US National Ski and Snowboard Hall of FameIshpeming, MI

    Unrestricted

    $40,000
  2. The Buffalo SeminaryBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $27,500
  3. Buffalo ReUseBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  4. Graycliff Conservancy IncDerby, NY

    Unrestricted

    $23,250
  5. Burchfield Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $21,840
  6. Niagara Aerospace MuseumNiagara Falls, NY

    Unrestricted

    $20,000
  7. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $19,250
  8. Investigative PostBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $16,426
  9. Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier IncN Tonawanda, NY

    Unrestricted

    $15,135
  10. Artpark & CompanyLewiston, NY

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  11. Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  12. Buffalo Waterways CenterRochester, NY

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  13. Community Foundation of Sarasota County IncSarasota, FL

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  14. Buffalo City MissionBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $11,000
  15. BRR AllianceBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,500
  16. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie CountyBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  17. Canisius CollegeBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  18. CEPA GalleryBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  19. City Year IncBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  20. The Summit CenterGetzville, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  21. ViaBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  22. Assembly House 150Buffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $7,500
  23. Buffalo Audubon Society IncNorth Java, NY

    Unrestricted

    $7,500
  24. One Symphony Circle IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $7,500
  25. Shea's Performing Arts CenterBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $7,500
  26. Western New York Scout CouncilBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $7,500
  27. Rural Outreach CenterEast Aurora, NY

    Unrestricted

    $7,000
  28. Wny VetsBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $7,000
  29. Community Music School of BuffaloBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $6,000
  30. Western New York Public Broadcasting AssociationBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,250
  31. Buffalo Hive Arts & CultureBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  32. Buffalo Jewish FederationWilliamsville, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  33. Buffalo Niagara Heritage VillageAmherst, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  34. East Side Parkways CoalitionBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  35. Home of My Own of WNYEast Amherst, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  36. Kaleida Health Foundation IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  37. National Federation for Just Communities of WNYBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  38. North American Bear CenterEly, MN

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  39. Pink Ribbon GoodEnglewood, OH

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  40. Seabird Restoration ProgramBremen, ME

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  41. Sisters Hospital FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  42. The Tool Library IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  43. Westminster Presbyterian ChurchBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  44. WNY Jails Justice NetworkAlbany, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  45. Family Promise of WNYBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $4,000
  46. McLean HospitalBelmont, MA

    Unrestricted

    $4,000
  47. Maine Natural History ObservatoryGouldsboro, ME

    Unrestricted

    $3,500
  48. Niagara Gospel MissionNiagara Falls, NY

    Unrestricted

    $3,500
  49. The Bison Children's Scholarship FundBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $3,500
  50. Bar Room BuzzardsBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  51. First Look Buffalo Theatre CompanyBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  52. Grassroots Gardens WNYBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  53. Nichols School of BuffaloBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  54. Wildlife Research InstituteEly, MN

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  55. American Red CrossBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  56. Beth C Wright Cancer Resource CenterEllsworth, ME

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  57. Bristol Village Home IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  58. Buffalo Architecture Foundation IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  59. Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  60. New England Ski MuseumFranconia, NH

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  61. Northeast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VT

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  62. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  63. Squeaky Wheel Buffalo Media ResourceBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  64. Tatler Historic Preservation FoundationNiagara Falls, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  65. A Musical FeastBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  66. Buffalo Museum of ScienceBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  67. College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  68. Columbus School for GirlsColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  69. Downeast Coastal ConservancyMachias, ME

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  70. Frenchman's Bay ConservancyHancock, ME

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  71. Let There Be LightBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  72. Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, ME

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  73. Natural Resources Council of MaineAugusta, ME

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  74. Women for Healthy Rural LivingMilbridge, ME

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  75. Roswell Park Alliance FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,750
  76. Maine Seacoast MissionNortheast Harbor, ME

    Unrestricted

    $1,600
  77. Niagara County SPCANiagara Falls, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,600
  78. Hauptman Woodward Medical Research Institute IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  79. Kleinhans Music Hall Management IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  80. Nardin AcademyBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  81. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  82. Acadia Wildlife CenterBar Harbor, ME

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  83. Berkshire School IncSheffield, MA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  84. Buffalo Heritage Carousel IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  85. Buffalo String WorksBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  86. FeedMore WNY FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  87. Friends of Night People IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  88. Gateway Millbridge & the Millbridge Theatre ProjectMilbridge, ME

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  89. Hope for CatsNorth Boston, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  90. Nativity Miguel Middle SchoolBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  91. Natural Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  92. Old Fort Niagara Association IncorporatedYoungstown, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  93. Operation PetsBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  94. Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandColchester, VT

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  95. PSIA Eastern Educational FoundationAlbany, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  96. Ridley College Scholarship Fund IncSt Catharines, Canada

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  97. Schoodic Institute at Acadia National ParkWinter Harbor, ME

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  98. The Forest Society of MaineBangor, ME

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  99. United Way of Buffalo & Erie CountyBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  100. Western New York Heritage Press IncCheektowaga, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  101. Alice Ever After BooksBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  102. Buffalo Green Fund IncBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  103. Great Old Broads for WildernessDurango, CO

    Unrestricted

    $500
  104. Henry D Moore LibrarySteuben, ME

    Unrestricted

    $500
  105. International Skiing History Association IncManchestr Ctr, VT

    Unrestricted

    $500
  106. Maine Island Trail AssociationPortland, ME

    Unrestricted

    $500
  107. The Alqonquin Campership FundRochester, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  108. The Buffalo Fine Arts AcademyBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  109. The Saturn Club FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  110. West Side Rowing ClubBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  111. 716 SquashBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $250
  112. Celebrate WilsonEaston, PA

    Unrestricted

    $250
  113. Community Radio WERUEast Orland, ME

    Unrestricted

    $250
  114. Families of FANA - WNYBuffalo, NY

    Unrestricted

    $250
  115. Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY

    Unrestricted

    $250
  116. Ten Lives ClubDepew, NY

    Unrestricted

    $222

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture22 grants $158,15145% of the total
  2. Education7 grants $53,75015% of the total
  3. Community development3 grants $35,00010% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $29,7508% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $21,2506% of the total
  6. Environment8 grants $17,5005% of the total
  7. 6 other causes10 grants $38,25011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York84 grants $484,473
  2. Michigan1 grant $40,000
  3. Maine18 grants $30,850
  4. Florida1 grant $15,000
  5. Minnesota2 grants $8,000
  6. Ohio2 grants $7,000
  7. Massachusetts2 grants $5,000
  8. Vermont2 grants $3,000
  9. New Hampshire1 grant $2,500
  10. Colorado1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Arthur W CryerTrustee Hours 2Pay $0
  • William B IrwinTrustee Hours 2Pay $0
  • Catherine F SchweitzerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $0
  • Cynthia B StarkTrustee Hours 2Pay $0

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