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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 16-6029481

The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation

A private foundation in Buffalo, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 131 grants and $2.8 million 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,770,500

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $36,662,749

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,140,500

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $37,132,967

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,742,000

    Grants listed
    124
    Assets, end of year
    $40,109,756

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,839,500

    Grants listed
    129
    Assets, end of year
    $41,850,887

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,927,500

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $40,465,890

Grants paid in 2024

131 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society IncBuffalo, NY

    Operating support of symphony orchestra

    $585,000
  2. Vipassana Community FoundationOnalaska, WA

    Programs supporting vipassana meditation

    $170,000
  3. Oxfam AmericaBoston, MA

    Disaster relief and poverty relief

    $150,000
  4. Buffalo Akg Art MuseumBuffalo, NY

    General operating support and education programs

    $140,000
  5. Let There Be Light InternationalBuffalo, NY

    Solar light for families in africa

    $102,500
  6. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    Health care for the poor

    $100,000
  7. Multiple Sclerosis Association of AmericaCherry Hill, NJ

    Services for people with multiple sclerosis

    $85,000
  8. Feedmore Western New YorkBuffalo, NY

    Food assistance for families

    $70,000
  9. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    National support for family planning

    $68,000
  10. Fidelity Charitable FundBoston, MA

    Fund for charitable giving

    $65,000
  11. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    International programs to improve medical care and fight poverty

    $50,000
  12. Planned Parenthood of Western and Central New YorkBuffalo, NY

    Support for family planning in western new york

    $40,000
  13. University at Buffalo Foundation IncBuffalo, NY

    Music department programs

    $40,000
  14. Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CA

    Fistula repair surgeries for women

    $35,000
  15. Sierra Club FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Inner city outings program in california

    $30,000
  16. Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationTruckee, CA

    Support for truckee, california philanthropy

    $30,000
  17. Saint Anns SchoolBrooklyn, NY

    Support for education programs

    $28,500
  18. Burchfield Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NY

    Student education programs

    $27,500
  19. Amnesty International USA IncNew York, NY

    Protection of human rights

    $25,000
  20. Community Foundation for Greater BuffaloBuffalo, NY

    Support for fund for the arts initiative

    $25,000
  21. Grow Food NorthamptonFlorence, MA

    Increasing access to locally and sustainably grown food

    $25,000
  22. King Center Charter SchoolBuffalo, NY

    Support for school sports programs

    $25,000
  23. St Paul's SchoolsBrooklandvl, MD

    Endowed fund for student activities

    $25,000
  24. The Hawksbill ProjectRiverton, UT

    Support for sea turtle research

    $25,000
  25. Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA

    Science-based advocacy for a healthy environment

    $25,000
  26. Buffalo Chamber Music SocietyBuffalo, NY

    Gift to the community concert series featuring young artists

    $20,000
  27. Computers for Children of AmericaBuffalo, NY

    Education programs

    $20,000
  28. Free the OppressedDenver, CO

    Humanitarian services in conflict zones

    $20,000
  29. Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY

    General operating support for opera performances

    $20,000
  30. Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo IncConcord, CA

    Support for family planning in concord, california area

    $20,000
  31. Martinez Education FoundationMartinez, CA

    Support for education programs

    $17,500
  32. Buffalo SeminaryBuffalo, NY

    Support for educational institution

    $15,000
  33. Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MA

    Support for environmental programs

    $15,000
  34. Club Las AmigasCalexico, CA

    Support for secondary school children of san felipe

    $15,000
  35. First Place for YouthOakland, CA

    Foster youth programs

    $15,000
  36. Roswell Park Alliance FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Support for cancer research

    $15,000
  37. San Felipe Dog RescueCalexico, CA

    Dog rescue services

    $15,000
  38. Southside Community Land TrustProvidence, RI

    Support for urban agricultural programs

    $15,000
  39. Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Art CenterBuffalo, NY

    Support for youth programs in media arts

    $15,000
  40. Volunteers Without LimitsRedlands, CA

    Food bank and other services

    $15,000
  41. American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NY

    Operating support for human rights

    $10,000
  42. Ara Parseghian Medical Research FoundationTucson, AZ

    Medical research for niemann-pick disease

    $10,000
  43. Buffalo Prep IncBuffalo, NY

    Support for high school preparatory program

    $10,000
  44. Buffalo Zoological SocietyBuffalo, NY

    General operating support of zoo

    $10,000
  45. Cade's CornerSouthport, CT

    Medical research - spastic paraplegia 50

    $10,000
  46. Center for Elder Law and JusticeBuffalo, NY

    Legal services for low income, senior, or disabled individuals

    $10,000
  47. Central Sierra Environmental Resource CenterTwain Harte, CA

    Environmental protection of northern yosemite region

    $10,000
  48. Citrs IncBryn Mawr, PA

    Development of character-centered programs for students

    $10,000
  49. FAM177A1 Research FundMercer Island, WA

    Medical research

    $10,000
  50. Maria M Love Convalescent FundBuffalo, NY

    Financial assistance for erie co. Residents with medical conditions

    $10,000
  51. Martinez Early Childhood Center IncMartinez, CA

    Support for early childhood programs

    $10,000
  52. Mountain WaysGatlinburg, TN

    Assistance for people who lost homes to hurricane helene

    $10,000
  53. Nichole Borchard FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Assistance to patients and families facing rare cancers

    $10,000
  54. Park Square Advocates IncBoston, MA

    Legal services for gay and lesbian rights

    $10,000
  55. San Diego River Park FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Improving the health of the san diego river

    $10,000
  56. Saving MothersNew York, NY

    Programs to reduce maternal deaths in underserved communities

    $10,000
  57. Sierra Community HouseIncline Village, NV

    Community family services

    $10,000
  58. The Bail Project IncPasadena, CA

    Bail assistance for people in need

    $10,000
  59. The Good Food InstituteWashington, DC

    Support for alternatives to meat

    $10,000
  60. Unitarian Universalist Church of BuffaloBuffalo, NY

    Support for capital campaign of unitarian church

    $10,000
  61. West Side Rowing Club of Wny IncBuffalo, NY

    Support for youth rowing programs

    $10,000
  62. Westminster Presbyterian Church Early Childhood ProgramsBuffalo, NY

    Day care scholarships for financially disadvantaged children

    $10,000
  63. Wheeler SchoolProvidence, RI

    Support for education programs

    $10,000
  64. African Hope FundElk Grove, CA

    Preservation of wildlife in zambia

    $7,500
  65. Pilots for KidsOrlando, FL

    Support for hospitalized children

    $7,500
  66. Woodlands High School Scholarship FundHartsdale, NY

    Educational assistance to woodlands HS graduates

    $7,500
  67. Explore BuffaloBuffalo, NY

    Promotion of tourism in buffalo, new york

    $7,000
  68. Above It All MentoringConcord, CA

    Mentoring for young football players

    $5,000
  69. American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GA

    Breast cancer research

    $5,000
  70. American Friends Service CommitteePhiladelphia, PA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  71. Arts Services IncBuffalo, NY

    Funding for the buffalo hive, an online calendar for arts organziations

    $5,000
  72. Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NC

    Hurricane relief

    $5,000
  73. Boys & Girls Clubs of Edenlake ShoreEden, NY

    Youth programs

    $5,000
  74. Buffalo Arts StudioBuffalo, NY

    Arts programs

    $5,000
  75. Buffalo Philharmonic ChorusBuffalo, NY

    Support for musical performances

    $5,000
  76. Casa of Contra Costa CountyConcord, CA

    Court-appointed legal advocates

    $5,000
  77. Cepa GalleryBuffalo, NY

    Support for photo-related art gallery

    $5,000
  78. Chapter 510Oakland, CA

    Youth writing and bookmaking center

    $5,000
  79. Chautauqua Womens ClubChautauqua, NY

    Support for children's hospital of philadelphia

    $5,000
  80. Chop FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support of children's hospital of philadelphia

    $5,000
  81. Clemson FencersClemson, SC

    Support for fencing programs at clemson university

    $5,000
  82. Design Build Fly at Clemson UniversityClemson, SC

    Student competition to design and build aircraft

    $5,000
  83. Dorcas International Institute of RiProvidence, RI

    Citizenship and immigration programs

    $5,000
  84. Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail IncOrchard Park, NY

    Building of walking/bicycling trail

    $5,000
  85. Friends of Night PeopleBuffalo, NY

    Food and shelter for the homeless

    $5,000
  86. Fund for Educational ExcellenceBaltimore, MD

    Support for learning center

    $5,000
  87. Hope for HorsesLeicester, NC

    Support and care for horses in western north carolina

    $5,000
  88. Investigative Post IncBuffalo, NY

    Support for investigative research

    $5,000
  89. Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa CountyMartinez, CA

    Providing foor for the needy

    $5,000
  90. Loving Food ResourcesAsheville, NC

    Food, health and personal care in asheville area

    $5,000
  91. Park School of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Secondary school programs

    $5,000
  92. Partnership for the Public GoodBuffalo, NY

    General operating support

    $5,000
  93. Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MA

    Education services

    $5,000
  94. Planned Parenthood of Southern New EnglandNew Haven, CT

    Support for family planning in southern new england

    $5,000
  95. Roycroft Chamber Music FestivalEast Aurora, NY

    Support for chamber music festival

    $5,000
  96. Sea Shepherd Conservation SocietyWoodbridge, VA

    Marine conservation

    $5,000
  97. SPCA Serving Erie CountyWest Seneca, NY

    Support of SPCA in erie county

    $5,000
  98. Stand Against Domestic Violence (stand Inc)Concord, CA

    Programs to prevent domestic violence

    $5,000
  99. Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY

    Support for enforcement of environmental laws

    $5,000
  100. Temple Beth ZionBuffalo, NY

    Synagogue promoting lifetime learning

    $5,000
  101. The Hun School of PrincetonPrinceton, NJ

    Support for school programs

    $5,000
  102. The Trevor ProjectW Hollywood, CA

    Support for young LGBTQ persons

    $5,000
  103. Tre & Associates IncCheektowaga, NY

    Youth development programs in buffalo new york

    $5,000
  104. Vision Possible (bravo Workshop)Buffalo, NY

    Chamber music programs for children

    $5,000
  105. Voci Women's Vocal EnsembleOakland, CA

    Support for vocal ensemble

    $5,000
  106. Western New York Book Arts CollaborativeBuffalo, NY

    Support for printing education

    $5,000
  107. Western New York Law Center IncBuffalo, NY

    Legal representation of low-income individuals

    $5,000
  108. Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CA

    Conservation of natural resources at yosemite national park

    $5,000
  109. Brooklyn Conservatory of MusicBrooklyn, NY

    Music programs

    $4,000
  110. Cradle BeachAngola, NY

    Programs for special needs children

    $4,000
  111. McLean HospitalBelmont, MA

    Operating support for hospital

    $3,000
  112. Meals on Wheels of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    Providing meals for the elderly and disabled

    $3,000
  113. Serve Your Cityward 6 Mutual AidWashington, DC

    Support for needs of studends and their families

    $3,000
  114. The Baird FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Music in senior residential facilities

    $3,000
  115. University of the Virgin IslandsSt Thomas, VI

    Scientific research studying hawk-bill turtles

    $3,000
  116. 101 IncPrinceton, NJ

    Financial assistance for princeton high school graduates for college

    $2,500
  117. Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MD

    Support for symphony orchestra

    $2,500
  118. Bridges to HousingYuba City, CA

    Low income housing support for homeless families

    $2,500
  119. Buffalo String WorksBuffalo, NY

    Support for student music programs

    $2,500
  120. Buffalo Sunrise Rotary FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Support for charitable programs in the buffalo area

    $2,500
  121. Forgotten Dogs of San FelipeCalexico, CA

    Dog rescue programs

    $2,500
  122. Junior Achievement of Western New York IncAmherst, NY

    General operating support

    $2,500
  123. Just Buffalo Literary Center IncBuffalo, NY

    Support for literary programs

    $2,500
  124. Justice Defenders (USA)Claymont, DE

    Legal services to prevent unjust imprisonment

    $2,500
  125. Maryland OperaBaltimore, MD

    Support for operating program

    $2,500
  126. New York Funders AllianceSyracuse, NY

    Promotion of philanthropy in central and western new york

    $2,500
  127. Nichols SchoolBuffalo, NY

    Secondary school programs

    $2,500
  128. Palliative Care for Uganda IncNorwalk, CT

    Patient care and education

    $2,500
  129. Passion to the StreetsMartinez, CA

    Support of families in need

    $2,500
  130. Garrett Club Historic Preservation FoundationBuffalo, NY

    Support for historic preservation

    $2,000
  131. Sky's the Limit FundS Lake Tahoe, CA

    Wilderness therapy programs for youth

    $2,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture11 grants $817,00037% of the total
  2. International aid7 grants $335,00015% of the total
  3. Health6 grants $313,00014% of the total
  4. Religion2 grants $180,0008% of the total
  5. Education12 grants $151,0007% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture2 grants $95,0004% of the total
  7. 11 other causes34 grants $344,00015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York59 grants $1,564,000
  2. Massachusetts9 grants $358,000
  3. California26 grants $289,500
  4. Washington3 grants $185,000
  5. New Jersey3 grants $92,500
  6. Ohio1 grant $65,000
  7. Rhode Island4 grants $33,000
  8. Utah1 grant $25,000
  9. Colorado1 grant $20,000
  10. Pennsylvania3 grants $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Brian D BairdTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sarah M BairdTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Bruce C BairdTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Bridget B BairdTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Martha B SenturiaTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Peter C ClausonTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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