Mission
To support the arts, education, outdoor educational programs, and social services through grants to organizations located in and serving the residents of Fort Worth, Texas.
Application deadlines
February 1
Program areas
Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Education
Human Services
Public/Society Benefit
States served
Texas
Geographic limitations
Grants are limited to Fort Worth, Texas.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The C. B. Baird, Jr. Foundation was established exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. The Foundation currently focuses its support on the arts, education, outdoor educational programs, and social services through grants to organizations located in and serving the residents of Fort Worth, Texas.
Requirements
- Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 10
Average total giving per year: $54,000
Application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by February 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in April.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by June for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports are required for funded projects 6 months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
The C. B. Baird, Jr. Foundation was created in 2004 by C. B. Baird, Jr. of Fort Worth, TX. The Foundation currently focuses its giving on the arts, education, outdoor educational programs, and social services in Fort Worth, TX.
