Baxter International Foundation
The Baxter International Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc.; information about its grants, partnerships and corporate responsibility work is published on Baxter’s official site. The foundation (EIN 36-3159396) is referenced in Baxter newsroom items and corporate responsibility reports hosted on baxter.com.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations that can be supported through employee-driven matching or corporate-sponsored initiatives—ranging from small local nonprofits to large national NGOs active in health, disaster relief, education, and community services.
Good Fit
- • Ability to receive matching gifts or employee-driven donations.
- • Programs in health, disaster response, education, or community services.
- • Existing connections to Baxter employees or corporate partners.
- • Capacity to accept many small-to-midsize gifts as well as occasional larger awards.
- • Presence or programs in states with notable giving (Connecticut, Illinois, Texas).
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year covered roughly 45 states, indicating a national footprint even though one state (Connecticut) accounted for a large share of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nearly 900 distinct recipients including many small grants and a mix of local organizations and large NGOs, which demonstrates broad institutional and mission variety for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new grantees in 2024 (about 853 new recipients), so new entrants do join the portfolio, but the foundation explicitly states it does not accept unsolicited proposals, making direct application unlikely and indicating new access typically occurs via employee matching, referrals, or internal selection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
