Gail L Baird Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-5239860
Foundation Overview
Based in Sarasota, FL, Gail L Baird Foundation Inc has awarded 152 grants totaling $4,250,970 to organizations in Florida, Virginia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $650,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 7 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
70% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Sarasota (72%), Tampa (11%), Tallahassee (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 8 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 (48%). 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 Gail L Baird Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Manasota Inc | $17,056 | Bradenton, FL, US | Veterans Giveaway | 2024 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $408,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | 2024 Donation | 2024 |
| Suncoast Flag Football | $1,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Suncoast Flag Football Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Catholic University Students | $300 | Denver, CO, US | Brigid Rowan Fellowship | 2024 |
| The Louis And Glorida Flanzer Philanthropic Trust | $100 | Sarasota, FL, US | Second Heart Homes Donation | 2024 |
| Adriene Battie | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Battie Family Tragedy | 2024 |
| Ringling College Library Association | $100 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Donors Of Distinction Inc | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Drinks With Donors Fundraising Event | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor | $220 | Longwood, FL, US | Folds Of Honor Donation | 2023 |
| Goodwill Manasota Inc | $9,713 | Bradenton, FL, US | Veterans Giveaway | 2023 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $573,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | 2023 Donation | 2023 |
| Jacyn Armstrong | $368 | Sarasota, FL, US | Fundraiser For Aunt Pam - Cancer Diagnosis | 2023 |
| Jason O'rourke | $1,800 | Sarasota, FL, US | First Step Of Sarasota Rehab Treatment | 2023 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | $300 | Tampa, FL, US | 2023 Mission Possible Luncheon | 2023 |
| Restored Image Inc | $309 | Sarasota, FL, US | Christmas On Bridge Street Kids' Bazaar. Young Entrepreneurs Event Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Sarasota Contemporary Dance | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Sarasota Middle School | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | 2023 Sarasota Middle School Panther Pounce | 2023 |
| Suncoast Flag Football | $1,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Suncoast Flag Football Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Suncoast Sports Club Inc | $60 | Sarasota, FL, US | Sports Scholarships | 2023 |
| The Circus Arts Conservatory | $18,007 | Sarasota, FL, US | Wonderball 2023 Sponsorship | 2023 |
| University Of South Carolina | $1,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Educational Foundation Give4garnet Campaign | 2023 |
| Phi Mu Foundation | $100 | Peachtree City, GA, US | Phi Mu Foundation Donation | 2022 |
| Indian River State College | $200 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | 2022 Indian River State College Volleyball Challenge | 2022 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $275 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Navy Seal Foundation Event On 11/1/22 | 2022 |
| Louis And Gloria Flanzer Trust | $300 | Sarasota, FL, US | Sertoma Club Of Greater Sarasota 2022 Sporting Clays Tournament | 2022 |
| Florida Sheriff Association | $400 | Tallahassee, FL, US | 2023 Honorary Gold Membership, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $500 | Rochester, MN, US | Donation From Eric In Honor Of Gail Baird | 2022 |
| Second Heart Homes Inc | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Second Heart Homes Annual Donation For Homeless In Sarasota | 2022 |
| Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Sparcc Donation Matched By Flazer Foundation Up To $500 | 2022 |
| Sarasota High School | $558 | Sarasota, FL, US | Shs Lax Boosters, Llc - Sarasota High School Lacrosse 2022; Wrestling Team Donation | 2022 |
| Suncoast Flag Football | $800 | Sarasota, FL, US | Fall Suncoast Flag Football Sponsorship | 2022 |
| University Of South Carolina Foundation | $1,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Carolina Cares Fund In Honor Of Mckenzie Baird | 2022 |
| Cardinal Mooney High School | $1,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Gift Card Donation For Cmhs Fundraiser | 2022 |
| Discovery Days Preschool | $2,100 | Sarasota, FL, US | 2022 Teacher Holiday Gift | 2022 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $8,497 | Sarasota, FL, US | 100 Gbf Fleeces For Veterans Event | 2022 |
| Bill Ayers | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Gofundme - Bill Ayers Fighting Brain Cancer, Stage 4 Glioblastoma | 2022 |
| Usf Foundation | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Gail L. Baird Entrepreneurship Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ovarian Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ovarian Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ovarian Cancer Research Fellowships Donation | 2022 |
| Phi Mu Foundation | $100 | Peachtree City, GA, US | Phi Mu Foundation Donation | 2022 |
| Indian River State College | $200 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | 2022 Indian River State College Volleyball Challenge | 2022 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $275 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Navy Seal Foundation Event On 11/1/22 | 2022 |
| Louis And Gloria Flanzer Trust | $300 | Sarasota, FL, US | Sertoma Club Of Greater Sarasota 2022 Sporting Clays Tournament | 2022 |
| Florida Sheriff Association | $400 | Tallahassee, FL, US | 2023 Honorary Gold Membership, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $500 | Rochester, MN, US | Donation From Eric In Honor Of Gail Baird | 2022 |
| Second Heart Homes Inc | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Second Heart Homes Annual Donation For Homeless In Sarasota | 2022 |
| Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Sparcc Donation Matched By Flazer Foundation Up To $500 | 2022 |
| Sarasota High School | $558 | Sarasota, FL, US | Shs Lax Boosters, Llc - Sarasota High School Lacrosse 2022; Wrestling Team Donation | 2022 |
| Suncoast Flag Football | $800 | Sarasota, FL, US | Fall Suncoast Flag Football Sponsorship | 2022 |
| University Of South Carolina Foundation | $1,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Carolina Cares Fund In Honor Of Mckenzie Baird | 2022 |
| Cardinal Mooney High School | $1,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Gift Card Donation For Cmhs Fundraiser | 2022 |
| Discovery Days Preschool | $2,100 | Sarasota, FL, US | 2022 Teacher Holiday Gift | 2022 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $8,497 | Sarasota, FL, US | 100 Gbf Fleeces For Veterans Event | 2022 |
| Bill Ayers | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Gofundme - Bill Ayers Fighting Brain Cancer, Stage 4 Glioblastoma | 2022 |
| Usf Foundation | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Gail L. Baird Entrepreneurship Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ovarian Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ovarian Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ovarian Cancer Research Fellowships Donation | 2022 |
| Phi Mu Foundation | $100 | Peachtree City, GA, US | Phi Mu Foundation Donation | 2022 |
| Indian River State College | $200 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | 2022 Indian River State College Volleyball Challenge | 2022 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $275 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Navy Seal Foundation Event On 11/1/22 | 2022 |
| Louis And Gloria Flanzer Trust | $300 | Sarasota, FL, US | Sertoma Club Of Greater Sarasota 2022 Sporting Clays Tournament | 2022 |
| Florida Sheriff Association | $400 | Tallahassee, FL, US | 2023 Honorary Gold Membership, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $500 | Rochester, MN, US | Donation From Eric In Honor Of Gail Baird | 2022 |
| Second Heart Homes Inc | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Second Heart Homes Annual Donation For Homeless In Sarasota | 2022 |
| Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Sparcc Donation Matched By Flazer Foundation Up To $500 | 2022 |
| Sarasota High School | $558 | Sarasota, FL, US | Shs Lax Boosters, Llc - Sarasota High School Lacrosse 2022; Wrestling Team Donation | 2022 |
| Suncoast Flag Football | $800 | Sarasota, FL, US | Fall Suncoast Flag Football Sponsorship | 2022 |
| University Of South Carolina Foundation | $1,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Carolina Cares Fund In Honor Of Mckenzie Baird | 2022 |
| Cardinal Mooney High School | $1,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Gift Card Donation For Cmhs Fundraiser | 2022 |
| Discovery Days Preschool | $2,100 | Sarasota, FL, US | 2022 Teacher Holiday Gift | 2022 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $8,497 | Sarasota, FL, US | 100 Gbf Fleeces For Veterans Event | 2022 |
| Bill Ayers | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Gofundme - Bill Ayers Fighting Brain Cancer, Stage 4 Glioblastoma | 2022 |
| Usf Foundation | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Gail L. Baird Entrepreneurship Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ovarian Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ovarian Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ovarian Cancer Research Fellowships Donation | 2022 |
| All Faith Food Bank | $20,345 | Sarasota, FL, US | Veterans Day Thanksgiving Meal Giveway | 2021 |
| Children Of Fallen Patriots Foundation | $50,000 | Dulles, VA, US | Supports Children Of Us Troops Who Have Died While Serving | 2021 |
| Florida Sheriff Association | $100 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Florida Police Officers | 2021 |
| Go Fund Me | $500 | Los Altos, CA, US | Als | 2021 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $280,000 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Fund Through Gulf Coast Community Foundation. | 2021 |
| Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust | $300 | Sarasota, FL, US | Service Organization | 2021 |
| Ocra | $225,000 | New York, NY, US | Ovarian Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Shs Jrotc (sarasota County School Board) | $200 | Sarasota, FL, US | Shs Jrotc Program | 2021 |
| Sarasota Middle School (sarasota County School Board) | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Local Schools Fundraiser | 2021 |
| Shs Jrotc (sarasota County School Board) | $550 | Sarasota, FL, US | Shs Jrotc Program | 2021 |
| Suncoast Flag Football | $1,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Youth Football Team Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Suncoast Sports Club Inc | $300 | Sarasota, FL, US | Supports Local Youth Sports | 2021 |
| Team Yessuh Entertainment Llc | $1,500 | Bradenton, FL, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| The Trey Mancini Foundation | $527 | Hilton, NY, US | Cancer Research Fundraising | 2021 |
| Urban Outreach Center Of Nyc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | The Urban Outreachcenter Is A Human Services Nonprofit, Committed To Ending The Hunger Gap In East Harlem And The Upper East Side For Food-insecurenyc | 2021 |
| American Funds Service Company | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Tuition Payment For Underpreviliged Youth | 2021 |
| Cardinal Mooney High School | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Florida Sheriffs Association | $100 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Greater Sarasota Sertoma Foundation Inc | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $650,000 | Venice, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Southside Pto | $20,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Suncoast Sports Inc | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Usa | $50 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Ymca - Save Our Y | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $6,300 | Sarasota, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | $6,100 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $300 | New York, NY, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Make-a-wish Central And Northern Florida | $13,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Ovarian Cancer National Alliance | $10,700 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Rhs Boys Basketball | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Sms Ptso | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Southside Elementary School | $20,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| The Urbanite Theatre | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Wreaths Across America | $750 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Camp Trach Me Away | $300 | Rutledge, GA, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Sarasota Middle School | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Sarasota | $1,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Ocrfa | $135,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Gulf Coast Communuty | $340,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| V Foundation For Cancer Research | $10,000 | Cary, NC, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Boca Grande Charities | $1,500 | Boca Grande, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Straz Center For The Performing Arts | $1,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Sarasota Volleyball Booster | $750 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Jane Cirkensa Sarasota | $750 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Global Giving | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Houston Food Bank | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Greater Houston | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Sarasota Police Foundation | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Houston Spca | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Memorial Sloan | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| Florida Nets | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2017 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | $25,325 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Brandi's Wish Foundation | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Children Of Fallen Patriots Foundation | $57,800 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Make-a-wish Central And Northern Florida | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Ovarian Cancer National Alliance | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Rhs Boys Basketball | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Sms Ptso | $1,275 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Southside Elementary School | $20,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| The Urbanite Theatre | $250 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Van Wezel Foundation | $50,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium | $2,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Kidbacker Foundation | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Suncoast School For Innovative Studies | $875 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Circuelle Foundation Inc | $100 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Usf Foundation | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | $300 | Parrish, FL, US | Charitable/general Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-5239860 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1440 MAIN ST Sarasota, FL 34236-5715 |
Key People (3)
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| Director | Eric R Baird |
|---|---|
| Director | Mckenzie Baird |
| Director | William W Baird |
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