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The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation: 131 grants to organizations, $2.8 million (tax year ended December 2024)
The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation, a private foundation in Buffalo, NY, paid 131 grants to organizations totaling $2,770,500 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 6, 2025. The largest was $585,000 to Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc in Buffalo, NY for operating support of symphony orchestra.
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- EIN
- 166029481
- Based in
- Buffalo, NY
- Assets
- $47,749,463
- Grants paid
- $2,770,500
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 6, 2025, IRS object ID 202523109349101907. It reported $2,770,500 in grants paid; 131 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc | Buffalo, NY | Operating support of symphony orchestra | Arts, culture and humanities | $585,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vipassana Community Foundation | Onalaska, WA | Programs supporting vipassana meditation | Religion-related | $170,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Disaster relief and poverty relief | International, foreign affairs and national security | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | General operating support and education programs | $140,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Let There Be Light International | Buffalo, NY | Solar light for families in africa | International, foreign affairs and national security | $102,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Health care for the poor | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association of America | Cherry Hill, NJ | Services for people with multiple sclerosis | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $85,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Feedmore Western New York | Buffalo, NY | Food assistance for families | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | National support for family planning | $68,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Fund for charitable giving | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | International programs to improve medical care and fight poverty | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood of Western and Central New York | Buffalo, NY | Support for family planning in western new york | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University at Buffalo Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | Music department programs | Education | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | Fistula repair surgeries for women | Health care | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sierra Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Inner city outings program in california | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | Truckee, CA | Support for truckee, california philanthropy | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Anns School | Brooklyn, NY | Support for education programs | Education | $28,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Burchfield Penney Art Center | Buffalo, NY | Student education programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $27,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amnesty International USA Inc | New York, NY | Protection of human rights | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Support for fund for the arts initiative | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grow Food Northampton | Florence, MA | Increasing access to locally and sustainably grown food | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| King Center Charter School | Buffalo, NY | Support for school sports programs | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Paul's Schools | Brooklandiville, MA | Endowed fund for student activities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Hawksbill Project | Riverton, UT | Support for sea turtle research | Animal-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Science-based advocacy for a healthy environment | International, foreign affairs and national security | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo Chamber Music Society | Buffalo, NY | Gift to the community concert series featuring young artists | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Computers for Children of America | Buffalo, NY | Education programs | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Free the Oppressed | Denver, CO | Humanitarian services in conflict zones | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | General operating support for opera performances | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc | Concord, CA | Support for family planning in concord, california area | Health care | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Martinez Education Foundation | Martinez, CA | Support for education programs | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Buffalo Seminary | Buffalo, NY | Support for educational institution | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | Support for environmental programs | Environment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Club Las Amigas | Calexico, CA | Support for secondary school children of san felipe | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Place for Youth | Oakland, CA | Foster youth programs | Human services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Support for cancer research | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| San Felipe Dog Rescue | Calexico, CA | Dog rescue services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southside Community Land Trust | Providence, RI | Support for urban agricultural programs | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Art Center | Buffalo, NY | Support for youth programs in media arts | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Volunteers Without Limits | Redlands, CA | Food bank and other services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | Operating support for human rights | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Medical research for niemann-pick disease | Medical research | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo Prep Inc | Buffalo, NY | Support for high school preparatory program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Buffalo Zoological Society | Buffalo, NY | General operating support of zoo | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cade's Corner | Southport, CT | Medical research - spastic paraplegia 50 | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Elder Law and Justice | Buffalo, NY | Legal services for low income, senior, or disabled individuals | Crime and legal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center | Twaine Harte, CA | Environmental protection of northern yosemite region | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Citrs Inc | Bryn Mawr, PA | Development of character-centered programs for students | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fam177a1 Research Fund | Mercer Island, WA | Medical research | Medical research | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maria M Love Convalescent Fund | Buffalo, NY | Financial assistance for erie co. residents with medical conditions | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Martinez Early Childhood Center Inc | Martinez, CA | Support for early childhood programs | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mountain Ways | Gatlinburg, TN | Assistance for people who lost homes to hurricane helene | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nichole Borchard Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Assistance to patients and families facing rare cancers | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Square Advocates Inc | Boston, MA | Legal services for gay and lesbian rights | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | San Diego, CA | Improving the health of the san diego river | Recreation and sports | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saving Mothers | New York, NY | Programs to reduce maternal deaths in underserved communities | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sierra Community House | Incline Village, NV | Community family services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Bail Project Inc | Pasadena, CA | Bail assistance for people in need | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Good Food Institute | Washington, DC | Support for alternatives to meat | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Support for capital campaign of unitarian church | Religion-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| West Side Rowing Club of Wny Inc | Buffalo, NY | Support for youth rowing programs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Programs | Buffalo, NY | Day care scholarships for financially disadvantaged children | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wheeler School | Providence, RI | Support for education programs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| African Hope Fund | Sacramento, CA | Preservation of wildlife in zambia | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pilots for Kids | Orlando, FL | Support for hospitalized children | Human services | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodlands High School Scholarship Fund | Hartsdale, NY | Educational assistance to woodlands hs graduates | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Explore Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Promotion of tourism in buffalo, new york | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Above It All Mentoring | Concord, CA | Mentoring for young football players | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Breast cancer research | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Friends Service Committee | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arts Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | Funding for the buffalo hive, an online calendar for arts organziations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Hurricane relief | Housing and shelter | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Edenlake Shore | Eden, NY | Youth programs | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Buffalo Arts Studio | Buffalo, NY | Arts programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus | Buffalo, NY | Support for musical performances | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Casa of Contra Costa County | Concord, CA | Court-appointed legal advocates | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cepa Gallery | Buffalo, NY | Support for photo-related art gallery | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chapter 510 | Oakland, CA | Youth writing and bookmaking center | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Womens Club | Chautauqua, NY | Support for children's hospital of philadelphia | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chop Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Support of children's hospital of philadelphia | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clemson Fencers | Clemson, SC | Support for fencing programs at clemson university | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Design Build Fly at Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Student competition to design and build aircraft | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dorcas International Institute of Ri | Providence, RI | Citizenship and immigration programs | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail Inc | Orchard Park, NY | Building of walking/bicycling trail | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Night People | Buffalo, NY | Food and shelter for the homeless | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Baltimore, MD | Support for learning center | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hope for Horses | Leceister, NC | Support and care for horses in western north carolina | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Investigative Post Inc | Buffalo, NY | Support for investigative research | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa County | Martinez, CA | Providing foor for the needy | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loving Food Resources | Asheville, NC | Food, health and personal care in asheville area | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park School of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Secondary school programs | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Partnership for the Public Good | Buffalo, NY | General operating support | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | Education services | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | New Haven, CT | Support for family planning in southern new england | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roycroft Chamber Music Festival | East Aurora, NY | Support for chamber music festival | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Friday Harbor, WA | Marine conservation | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Spca Serving Erie County | West Seneca, NY | Support of spca in erie county | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stand Against Domestic Violence (stand Inc) | Concord, CA | Programs to prevent domestic violence | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | New York, NY | Support for enforcement of environmental laws | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Temple Beth Zion | Buffalo, NY | Synagogue promoting lifetime learning | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Hun School of Princeton | Princeton, NJ | Support for school programs | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Support for young lgbtq persons | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tre & Associates Inc | Buffalo, NY | Youth development programs in buffalo new york | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vision Possible (bravo Workshop) | Buffalo, NY | Chamber music programs for children | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble | Oakland, CA | Support for vocal ensemble | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western New York Book Arts Collaborative | Buffalo, NY | Support for printing education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western New York Law Center Inc | Buffalo, NY | Legal representation of low-income individuals | Crime and legal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Conservation of natural resources at yosemite national park | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | Brooklyn, NY | Music programs | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cradle Beach | Angola, NY | Programs for special needs children | Recreation and sports | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| McLean Hospital | Belmont, MA | Operating support for hospital | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Meals On Wheels of Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Providing meals for the elderly and disabled | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Serve Your Cityward 6 Mutual Aid | Washington, DC | Support for needs of studends and their families | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Baird Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Music in senior residential facilities | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of the Virgin Islands | St Thomas, VI | Scientific research studying hawk-bill turtles | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 101 Inc | Princeton, NJ | Financial assistance for princeton high school graduates for college | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | Support for symphony orchestra | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bridges To Housing | Yuba City, CA | Low income housing support for homeless families | Housing and shelter | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo String Works | Buffalo, NY | Support for student music programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo Sunrise Rotary Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Support for charitable programs in the buffalo area | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Forgotten Dogs of San Felipe | Calexico, CA | Dog rescue programs | Animal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Junior Achievement of Western New York Inc | Buffalo, NY | General operating support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc | Buffalo, NY | Support for literary programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Justice Defenders (USA) | Claymont, DE | Legal services to prevent unjust imprisonment | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maryland Opera | Baltimore, MD | Support for operating program | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| New York Funders Alliance | Syracuse, NY | Promotion of philanthropy in central and western new york | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nichols School | Buffalo, NY | Secondary school programs | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Palliative Care for Uganda Inc | Norwalk, CT | Patient care and education | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Passion To the Streets | Martinez, CA | Support of families in need | Community improvement and capacity building | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Garrett Club Historic Preservation Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Support for historic preservation | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sky's the Limit Fund | Milpitas, CA | Wilderness therapy programs for youth | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $677,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $282,500 |
| Religion-related | $180,000 |
| Education | $141,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $95,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $90,500 |
| Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $85,000 |
| Health care | $60,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| New York | $1,564,000 |
| Massachusetts | $358,000 |
| California | $289,500 |
| Washington | $185,000 |
| New Jersey | $92,500 |
| Ohio | $65,000 |
| Rhode Island | $33,000 |
| Utah | $25,000 |
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Updated November 6, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.