Bayer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-1789656
Foundation Overview
Based in Bridgeview, IL, Bayer Family Foundation has awarded 235 grants totaling $3,356,161 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 19 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $250 to $250,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,356,161
Total Assets
$18,695,841
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%
12 of 48 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
45% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 21 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (88%), Skokie (6%), Rolling Meadows (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+1217%
Strong 1217% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bayer Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Anti-cruelty Society | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Brothers For Life | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Camp Out For Kids | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Cash Birdwell Endowment For Athletics | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Media | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Chicago Foundation | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Clayco Foundation | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Commit 2 Change | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Congregation Shaarey Zedek | $10,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ellas Kids Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| First | $3,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Francis W Parker School | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Hart & Taytrain Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Clay, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Imerman Angels | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Marwen | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Mask | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Michigan Athletic Department | $100,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Michigan Medicine Office Of Development | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contempory Art | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Nami Foundation | $2,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $10,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Nicaragua Resource Network | $4,675 | Westfield, IN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Niles Athletic Boosters Club | $15,000 | Niles, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Oakland University | $10,000 | Rochester, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Palm Valley Animal Society | $10,000 | Edinburg, TX, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $10,000 | Westmont, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Richard H Driehaus Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Robert Connor Dawes Foundation | $2,500 | Elm Grove, WI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Saint Ignatius College Prep | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Spanish River Concerts | $5,000 | Westford, MA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation | $2,000 | Three Oaks, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen 3 Day | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Teaching Tolerance | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Troy High School | $50,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan | $35,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wellness House | $1,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Camp Out For Kids | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Media | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Chicago Foundation | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Clayco Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Commit 2 Change | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ellas Kids Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Field Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Berrien County Trails | $10,000 | New Buffalo, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Gladd | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Jdrf Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | $10,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Marwen | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Mask | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contempory Art | $80,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Nami Foundation | $2,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $10,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Nicaragua Resource Network | $2,150 | Westfield, IN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Oakland University | $10,000 | Rochester, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Parker Fund | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Pat Tillman Foundation | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Prosper Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Robert Connor Dawes Foundation | $2,500 | Elm Grove, WI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Secure Community Network | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation | $1,000 | Three Oaks, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen 3 Day | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Teaching Tolerance | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Templer Foundation | $25,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Troy High School | $50,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $160,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wings Program Inc | $10,000 | Rolling Meadows, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| World Jewish Congress | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Asian Human Services | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Bear Necessities | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Boca Helping Hands | $2,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Braws | $5,000 | Vienna, VA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Brothers For Life | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Capital Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Artists Coalition | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | $100,000 | Sawyer, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Commit 2 Change | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Covenant House Toronto | $5,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ellas Kids Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Feeding South Florida | $10,000 | Pembroke Pines, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Field Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| First | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Francis W Parker School | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Friends Of Pulaski | $3,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Full Spectrum Agency | $15,000 | Bay City, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Gladd | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Hart & Taytrain Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Clay, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Hoops For Peace | $5,000 | El Paso, TX, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $45,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Imerman Angels | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Marwen | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Mask | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel | $12,800 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Nami Foundation | $1,500 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $10,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | $3,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation | $2,840 | Three Oaks, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Susan G Komen 3 Day | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Triology Behavioral Health | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Troy High School | $30,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Unicef | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan | $95,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Commit 2 Change | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Cranbrook Academy Of Art | $15,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ellas Kids Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Feed Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Francis W Parker School | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Friends Of Pulaski | $3,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Hillel International | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Hope Health Hospice | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of The United States | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $25,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Imerman Angels | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Jubilee Women's Center | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Nami Foundation | $1,500 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| New York University | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Nicaragua Resource Network | $4,250 | Westfield, IN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| No Kid Hungry | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Solario Academy High School | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation | $1,000 | Three Oaks, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Susan G Komen 3 Day | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Temple Rodef Shalom | $10,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Tgr Foundation | $2,500 | Irvine, CA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Triology Behavioral Health | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Troy High School | $30,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| University Of Michigan | $85,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Asian Human Services | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Brrh Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Cardiac Kids | $3,900 | Oldsmar, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Commit 2 Change | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Donors Choose | $860 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Ellas Kids Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Esophageal Cancer Action Network | $2,500 | Stevenson, MD, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Joe Namath Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Mask | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Michigan Athletic Department | $60,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Nami Foundation | $1,500 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| One Mission | $1,000 | Mt Vernon, IA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Temple Rodef Shalom | $10,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Tgr Foundation | $3,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| The Nora Project | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Triology Behavioral Health | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Troy High School | $20,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Washington - Lee Crew Boosters | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Wings Program Inc | $10,000 | Rolling Meadows, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| American Jewish Committee | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| American Theatre Wing | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Clews | $10,500 | Orland Park, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Cardiac Kids | $6,000 | Oldsmar, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Cares | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Commit 2 Change | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Ellas Kids Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Friends Of Pulaski | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contempory Art | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Nami Foundation | $1,500 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| One Mission | $1,000 | Mt Vernon, IA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Refugee One | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Sunshine School And Development Center | $1,000 | Rogers, AR, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Teaching Tolerance | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| The Avon Walk For Breast Cancer | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Triology Behavioral Health | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Troy High School | $20,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Foundation For Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types | $1,020 | Colmar, PA, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Lights | $816 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Brrh Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Commit 2 Change | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| The Avon Walk For Breast Cancer | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Troy High School | $20,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Threewalls | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Nami Foundation | $1,500 | Plymouth, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Friends Of Pulaski | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Animal Welfare League | $2,500 | Chicago Ridge, IL, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Gladd | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Michigan Athletic Department | $12,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Bayer Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 06-1789656 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 7852 SAYRE AVE Bridgeview, IL 60455-4800 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bayer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/sec/treas/dir | Matthew Bayer |
|---|---|
| Director | Walter Bayer |
| Director | Priscilla Bayer |
| Director | Irene Joyce Yaung |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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This comprehensive foundation profile for Bayer Family Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.