The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation
Milan, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
65-0540821
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MILAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN
Milan, IN
$99.1K
11%
ST PAUL CEMETERY
RIPLEY, TN
$17.5K
2%
Hanover College
Hanover, IN
$12.5K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation?
No. The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation give?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. 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 The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $183 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MILAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN, ST PAUL CEMETERY, and Hanover College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation?
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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