Private foundation · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Cbjr Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $12K
- Typical grant
- $12K to $12K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 8 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $123K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123K | $12K | 1 |
| 2023 | $132K | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- B robert baker · houston · 7135339001
- What to send
- A letter can be submitted to a fund manager stating the purpose for which the funds will be used and the amount requested.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- B Robert BakerPresident
- Carmody Cronin BakerVice president
- Jackson Charles BakerSecretary
- Ryan BakerTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General use
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General use | $12K |