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EIN 81-1174658

General Baker Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Highland Park
State
Michigan
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
Description
General Baker Institute serves as a center for scholarship, teaching of Detroit history, and examination of contemporary issues and social movements. Its mission is to study the life of General Gordon Baker JR. and make widely known the social causes he was involved in, organizations he co-founded, and his passion for continuing education. The organization develops educational materials and programs, raises funds to aid economically disadvantaged communities, and is located in Highland Park, MI.
Total revenues
$208,851
2023
Total expenses
$190,498
2023
Total assets
$774,598
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at General Baker Institute

The organization was a center for scholarship and the teaching of history in detroit and beyond, examined contemporary issues, social movements, and developed educational materials and programs. The organization raised funds and aided economically disadvantaged students in their pursuit of higher education.

Grants made by General Baker Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEAC)Sponsorship of 2nd International Gathering on Water$7,000

Who funds General Baker Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
GS Daf (GSPF)Community & Human Services$181,000
The Davoudi Family FoundationFund Think Tank$10,000
Justice FundGeneral Operations$2,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at General Baker Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Carolyn BakerExecutive Director and Former President / President and Executive Director$66,193

Financials for General Baker Institute

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$208,851
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$208,851

Form 990s for General Baker Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-02990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Justice Fund
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Justice Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
29 Mclean St
Highland Park, MI 48203
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
generalbakerinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(248) 420-9530
IRS details
EIN
81-1174658
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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