Baker & Baker Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Baker & Baker Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 1983, with $50,000 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 12397, Columbia, SC, 29211 EIN 57-0752311 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2025)
$50K
Expenses (FY2025)
$36K
Net assets
$20K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Baker & Baker Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +29% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Baker & Baker Foundation Inc: 7 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Baker & Baker Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Baker & Baker Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 12397, Columbia, SC, 29211
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2020) to $50K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $20K
Operating margin
28.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$20K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,000 | $35,534▼10.0% | $20,228▲251% | $20,228▲251% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $0▼100% | $39,462▼71.4% | $5,762▼87.3% | $5,762▼87.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $100,000 | $137,830▲20.8% | $45,224▼45.5% | $45,224▼45.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $100,000▲33.3% | $114,070▲59.0% | $83,054▼14.5% | $83,054▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $75,000 | $71,748▼13.1% | $97,124▲3.5% | $97,124▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $0 | $82,551 | $93,872 | $93,872 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Baker & Baker Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Baker & Baker Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0752311, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Baker & Baker Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Baker & Baker Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0752311.
- How much revenue does Baker & Baker Foundation Inc report?
- Baker & Baker Foundation Inc reported $50,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Baker & Baker Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Baker & Baker Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Baker & Baker Foundation Inc (EIN 57-0752311) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.