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Private Foundation
THE BAKEWELL FOUNDATION
Based in SAINT LOUIS, MO, THE BAKEWELL FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $754K in revenue, $1.1M in expenses, $18.6M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 26 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $4.5M.
EIN: 431434313
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$754K
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$18.6M
Grants Given26
Grant Total$4.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
$446,887
The Mark Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
$250,000
The V Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
$200,000
DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
$419,341
DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
$560,000
Showing up to 5 of 26 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Edward L Bakewell Iii
SECRETARY
Richard W Meier
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $754K | $1.1M | $18.6M |
| 2024 | $3.6M | $516K | $14.0M |
| 2023 | $513K | $625K | $10.9M |
| 2022 | $340K | $351K | $10.8M |
| 2021 | $4.3M | $542K | $12.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $4.3M to $754K (-83%), with total assets most recently reported at $18.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CO, FL, IL, MA, MO, and 4 other states.
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