New England, New York, and St. Louis.  As a native of St. Louis, a resident of Boston for many years, and a supporter of mental health programs in the greater New York area, the Foundation's primary focus will be on applications supporting programs located in Mr. Baer's birth and adopted cities.  No grants will be made for international activities or to foreign charitable institutions.

Current and Future Programs. While Mr. Baer realized that relief of the suffering of the mentally ill and research into its causes could be a long-term project, he also realized the immediate needs of those suffering mental illness were equally important.  It is a purpose of the Foundation to remain faithful to Mr. Baer's spirit of both expeditious action and quests for long term solutions.  The Foundation's goals include the alleviation of immediate and quantifiable needs and the accomplishments of long term projects.  Requests for multi year grants will be considered.

Scope of Grants.  The Sidney R. Baer Foundation is not an operating charitable foundation.  Its purpose is to disburse funds to public charities that are presently recognized as qualified 501(c)(3) organizations for accomplishment of the Foundation's charitable purposes.  Accordingly, grants will not be made directly to individuals or to medical researchers.  Grants will also not be made for current operating funds, annual fund-raising drives, or for the establishment of, or additions to, endowments.  Charitable needs that are beyond the scope of the Foundation's missions are mental retardation, physical disability, and drugs and alcohol addiction. Grants will only be awarded for institutions in Boston, New York, and St. Louis. No grants will be made for international activities or to foreign charitable institutions. Grants will only be awarded to organizations that agree to expend no more than seven percent of the received funds on the organization¹s administrative expenses.

Equality of Opportunity.  Sidney Baer did not differentiate in the treatment of human beings on the basis of race, national origin, or gender.  It is a purpose of the Trust to act accordingly.

Applications and Conditions for Grants.  Applications for grants must be made on the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation Grant Application form which is available on the web site.  Grant applications will only be considered after receipt by the Foundation of a fully completed form and all additional information requested on the application.  To be considered, the fully completed grant application should be received 60 days prior to the trustees' meeting.  Successful grantees will be required to file a final report and financial accountings regarding accomplishment of the grant purpose.  Interim reports and financial accountings will also be required for multi year projects.