Arthur & Helen Baer | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 43-1353474
Foundation Overview
Based in St Louis, MO, Arthur & Helen Baer has awarded 123 grants totaling $3,151,000 to organizations in Missouri, District of Columbia and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $106,750, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 30 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
97% of all grants are concentrated in Missouri, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in St Louis (94%), Maryland Heights (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Arthur & Helen Baer'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Neediest Cases | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Archeological Institute Of America | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Baer Lecture Series | 2023 |
| Books For Stl Kids | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Cardinal Glennon | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Child Safety Center | 2023 |
| Girls Inc | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Jazz St Louis | $55,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Jazz U Education Program And Gala Sponsor | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | $75,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Early Childhood Programs And Gala | 2023 |
| The Backstoppers | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Uso Of Missouri Inc | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants For The Arts | $7,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| St Louis University | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Foundation Scholarship | 2023 |
| Pedal The Cause | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Archeological Institute Of America | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Baer Lecture Series | 2023 |
| Books For Stl Kids | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Cardinal Glennon | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Child Safety Center | 2023 |
| Girls Inc | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Jazz St Louis | $55,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Jazz U Education Program And Gala Sponsor | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | $75,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Early Childhood Programs And Gala | 2023 |
| The Backstoppers | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Uso Of Missouri Inc | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants For The Arts | $7,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| St Louis University | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Foundation Scholarship | 2023 |
| Pedal The Cause | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Archeological Institute Of America | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Baer Lecture Series | 2022 |
| Books For Stl Kids | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Cardinal Glennon | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Child Safety Center | 2022 |
| Center For Contemporary Arts | $75,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gallery Exhibits | 2022 |
| Jazz St Louis | $80,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Jazz U Education Program And Gala Sponsor | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Lift For Life Academy | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Migrant & Immigrant Community Action Project | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | $25,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | $80,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Early Childhood Programs And Gala | 2022 |
| The Backstoppers | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Leadership Foundation | $20,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Uso Of Missouri Inc | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants For The Arts | $7,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Good Mews | $10,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| New Mt Sinai Cemetery | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Archeological Institute Of America | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Baer Lecture Series | 2022 |
| Books For Stl Kids | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Cardinal Glennon | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Child Safety Center | 2022 |
| Center For Contemporary Arts | $75,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gallery Exhibits | 2022 |
| Jazz St Louis | $80,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Jazz U Education Program And Gala Sponsor | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Lift For Life Academy | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Migrant & Immigrant Community Action Project | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | $25,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | $80,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Early Childhood Programs And Gala | 2022 |
| The Backstoppers | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Leadership Foundation | $20,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Uso Of Missouri Inc | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants For The Arts | $7,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Good Mews | $10,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| New Mt Sinai Cemetery | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Archeological Institute Of America | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Baer Lecture Series | 2022 |
| Books For Stl Kids | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Cardinal Glennon | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Child Safety Center | 2022 |
| Center For Contemporary Arts | $75,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gallery Exhibits | 2022 |
| Jazz St Louis | $80,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Jazz U Education Program And Gala Sponsor | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Lift For Life Academy | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Migrant & Immigrant Community Action Project | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | $25,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | $80,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Early Childhood Programs And Gala | 2022 |
| The Backstoppers | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Leadership Foundation | $20,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Uso Of Missouri Inc | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants For The Arts | $7,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Good Mews | $10,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| New Mt Sinai Cemetery | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Archeological Institute Of America | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Baer Lecture Series | 2021 |
| Arts And Education Council | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Teacher's Art Appreciation | 2021 |
| Books For Stl Kids | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Cardinal Glennon | $20,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Child Safety Center | 2021 |
| Center For Contemporary Arts | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gallery Exhibits | 2021 |
| Jazz St Louis | $75,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Jazz U Education Program And Gala Sponsor | 2021 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Lift For Life Academy | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | $35,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | $75,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Early Childhood Programs And Gala | 2021 |
| The Backstoppers | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| The Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants For The Arts | $6,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Uso Of Missouri Inc | $17,750 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Arts And Education Council | $6,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Arts Awards | 2021 |
| Migrant & Immigrant Community Action Project | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Archeological Institute Of America | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Baer Lecture Series | 2020 |
| Arts And Education Council | $20,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Crowd Funding Website | 2020 |
| Books For Stl Kids | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Cardinal Glennon | $20,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Child Safety Center | 2020 |
| Center For Contemporary Arts | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gallery Exhibits | 2020 |
| Jazz St Louis | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Jazz U Education Program And Gala Sponsor | 2020 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | $47,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Early Childhood Programs And Gala | 2020 |
| St Louis University | $106,750 | St Louis, MO, US | Art Acquisition | 2020 |
| The Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Consulate General Of Jamaica | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Jamaica's Promise Foundation | 2020 |
| Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants For The Arts | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Rankenjordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | $10,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| The Backstoppers | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Lift For Life Academy | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 43-1353474 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | UHY ADVISORS MO 15 SUNNEN DR 100 St Louis, MO 63143-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Arthur & Helen Baer's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Patrick E Stark |
|---|---|
| Advisory Director | David Lacks |
Forms 990-PF
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