Bayer Fund
St. Louis, MO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
43-6044736
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
St. Louis, MO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
43-6044736
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Bayer Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that has paid a total of $11.7 million in grants to 2,189 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed to Missouri, Iowa, and Washington, D.C. The fund is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit and learn more about their funding priorities.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$2.4M
2%
American Heart Association Inc
$2.2M
2%
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY
$2.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bayer Fund?
Yes. Bayer Fund accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Bayer Fund give?
Bayer Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Iowa, and District Of Columbia. 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 Bayer Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bayer Fund fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bayer Fund make each year?
In 2024, Bayer Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $11.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bayer Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Bayer Fund awarded grants to about 2,190 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, American Heart Association Inc, and FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bayer Fund?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Bayer Fund’s website.
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