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BAIRD FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking primarily in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Kentucky, having disbursed a total of $6.6 million across 9,008 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC
$3.7M
8%
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC
$1.7M
3%
University of Notre Dame du Lac
$1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
3.8K
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$493
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAIRD FOUNDATION INC?
No. BAIRD FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAIRD FOUNDATION INC give?
BAIRD FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Kentucky. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BAIRD FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAIRD FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BAIRD FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BAIRD FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3,750 grants, totaling nearly $6.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAIRD FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BAIRD FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 9,010 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC, UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC, and University of Notre Dame du Lac. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAIRD FOUNDATION INC?
BAIRD FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.