About Bayer Fund
The Bayer Fund appears to operate as a corporate philanthropic vehicle that issues large, planned grants rather than many small discretionary awards. In this dataset all giving is recorded as three grants classified as "Grants Approved for Future Payment" with unspecified purposes, so specific programmatic priorities are not visible from these records. The pattern suggests the foundation makes sizeable, scheduled commitments (likely tied to corporate strategic initiatives or multi‑year pledges) rather than frequent one‑off grants.
Focus Areas
Undisclosed / Grants approved for future payment (purpose not specified)Corporate philanthropy likely aligned with Bayer priorities (e.g., agricultural development and farmer support) — inferredCorporate public health and access-to-medicine initiatives — inferredSTEM education and workforce development programs — inferred
Who They Fund
farmers / agricultural communitiesunderserved populations with limited access to medicinestudents and early-career STEM workforce
About Bayer Fund
Bayer Fund’s recent record is dominated by three very large grants approved for future payment, all tied to St. Louis, Missouri, and all recorded as various unspecified commitments. The largest of those awards was $14,883,935 in 2023, followed by $12,288,763 in 2024 and $11,725,467 in 2025. That pattern points to scheduled, high-value philanthropy rather than a long tail of smaller discretionary grants. The foundation’s public program pages show that its giving framework includes Food & Nutrition Grants, Health & Wellness Grants, STEM Education Grants, a Macro Grant, and an Employee Matching Gifts Program. Those offerings place the funder within a corporate philanthropy model that supports community nutrition, patient and family wellness, education, and employee-linked charitable giving. In the recent-grants record, the named recipients are not program grantees with described purposes; instead, the entries are classified as Grants Approved for Future Payment. Even so, the size and structure of the awards indicate a foundation that makes large, planned commitments within a local Missouri footprint.
What Bayer Fund Funds
Food and nutrition is one of Bayer Fund’s named program areas, with grants intended to support high-quality food and nutrition programs that address malnutrition and improve access to nutritious foods. The program description emphasizes underserved and rural communities and families in need, and it is offered in eligible Bayer communities. Health is another clear focus. The funder lists Health & Wellness Grants for programs serving patients and families managing cardiovascular disease and cancer, including education, awareness, and supportive services. The program page gives priority to cardiovascular disease programs in African American communities. Education appears through STEM Education Grants, which support STEM education programs in schools and nonprofit organizations in eligible Bayer communities. Bayer Fund also lists an Employee Matching Gifts Program, showing that some of its support is routed through employee giving.
How Bayer Fund Gives
Bayer Fund’s typical grant size is very large: the 25th percentile is $12,937,556, the median is $13,586,349, and the 75th percentile is $14,235,142. The recent record shows three grants, each classified as Grants Approved for Future Payment, which suggests scheduled commitments rather than many one-off awards. The foundation is a Regular Funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The available records show a local scope of giving, with 100% of grants going to recipients in Missouri. The grant list also includes a 2023, 2024, and 2025 payment, indicating activity across multiple years.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$11.7M
Total Assets
$33.5M
Total Revenue
$4M
Total Expenses
$12M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $12.9M and $14.2M, with a median of $13.6M.
25th Percentile
$12.9M
Median
$13.6M
75th Percentile
$14.2M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in MO.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Bayer Fund Funds
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Bayer Fund.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 3 | $38.9M | 75.0% |
| 2 | Senegal | 1 |
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