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BakerRipley

Private foundation TXEIN 23-7062976

BakerRipley is a private foundation based in TX (EIN 23-7062976). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $1.9M in grants paid across 8 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Human Services, Community Development. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$1.9M
Grants paid (FY2024)
8
Grants awarded
$241K
Avg grant
$33K
Median grant
Human ServicesCommunity Development

Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)

From BakerRipley's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$187M
Total assets (capacity)
1.0% of assets
Annual giving rate
$635M
Total revenue

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from BakerRipley's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Claudia Aguirre
President & CEO
$492K
Kate Birenbaum
COO, CLO
$323K
H Rene Solis
Chief Program Officer
$301K
Kirk G Rummel Jr
CFO, CAO
$243K
Mary R Cahill
Chief Development Officer
$212K
Muhammadou Drammeh
Sr Dir, Controller
$205K
Ernest Lewis III
VP, Community Impact & Vitality
$190K
Julie Jenkins
Sr Dir, P&C
$180K
Michael Napoleon Jr
Sr Dir, IT
$179K
Mary Ghattas
Dir, Accounting & Budget
$169K
Regina E Harris
Chief of Staff
$168K
Tanya Treece
Sr Dir, Health & Wellness
$165K

Who does the BakerRipley fund?

The BakerRipley is a private foundation that awards grants primarily in TX. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $1.9M across 8 grants, concentrated in Human Services and Community Development.

What types of organizations does the BakerRipley fund?

The BakerRipley's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Human Services and Community Development. Recent recipients include United Way of Greater Houston, Church World Service Inc, Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith Towers. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the BakerRipley give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2024, the BakerRipley awarded about $1.9M across 8 grants — an average grant of about $241K and a median of about $33K.

Where does the BakerRipley award grants?

The BakerRipley awards grants primarily in TX, based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the BakerRipley accept unsolicited grant applications?

Like most private foundations, the BakerRipley generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the BakerRipley's current guidelines before reaching out.

Who are recent BakerRipley grant recipients?

Recent BakerRipley grant recipients include United Way of Greater Houston ($1.2M); Church World Service Inc ($522K); Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith Towers ($52K); Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith Towers ($40K); Chinese Community Center Inc ($34K); Chinese Community Center Inc ($32K). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Example BakerRipley grant recipients

A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.

United Way of Greater HoustonTX$1.2M
Church World Service IncTX$522K
Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith TowersTX$52K
Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith TowersTX$40K
Chinese Community Center IncTX$34K
Chinese Community Center IncTX$32K
Wesley Community Center IncTX$32K
South Park Baptist ChurchTX$32K

Based on the BakerRipley's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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