Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 2016, with $331,400 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
545 Michigan St Ne Ste 201, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 EIN 81-0927729 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2025)
$331K
▼ 2.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$273K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation— 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 rating46 mo reserves · +18% 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 Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation: 46 mo reserves · +18% 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 Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation— 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 Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 545 Michigan St Ne Ste 201, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7,480 (FY2016) to $331K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $86KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
17.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,400▼2.4% | $272,617▲1.6% | $1,034,061▲6.0% | $1,120,061▲14.8% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $339,620▲2.2% | $268,404▲21.1% | $975,278▲7.9% | $975,278▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $332,366▼34.9% | $221,572▼50.7% | $904,062▲14.0% | $1,012,562▲27.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $510,289▲50.8% | $449,594▲93.2% | $793,268▲8.3% | $793,268▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $338,359▲8.8% | $232,724▲900% | $732,573▲16.8% | $732,573▲16.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $310,849▲1.7% | $23,284▼82.6% | $626,938▲84.4% | $626,938▲84.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $305,798▲3013% | $134,164▲403% | $339,899▲99.9% | $339,899▲99.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $9,822▼90.7% | $26,676▲69.8% | $170,056▼9.4% | $170,056▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $106,057▲1318% | $15,706▲65.4% | $187,733▲91.6% | $187,733▲91.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,480 | $9,494 | $97,986 | $97,986 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0927729, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation's EIN?
- Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0927729.
- How much revenue does Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation report?
- Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation reported $331,400 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation (EIN 81-0927729) 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.