Glenn W. Bailey Charitable Trust / Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $10,059,000 (2023)
• Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
• Decision Time: 8-12 weeks from submission
• Grant Range: $10,000 - $50,000 (average $20,000-$35,000)
• Geographic Focus: United States only

Contact Details

• Website: www.gwbaileyfoundation.org
• Phone: Not publicly listed
• Email: info@gwbaileyfoundation.org (for material changes to submitted applications only)
• Application Portal: Online at gwbaileyfoundation.org

Overview

The Glenn W. Bailey Charitable Trust (operating as the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation) is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2022 with over $221 million in assets. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, the foundation honors the legacy of Glenn W. Bailey, a U.S. Navy veteran, Harvard MBA, and entrepreneur who founded Bairnco Corporation. The foundation's mission is to "foster pathways to success in globally competitive STEM careers for students in the United States," ensuring the country remains a global thought leader in science, mathematics, and technology. In 2023, the foundation awarded 85 grants totaling over $10 million, demonstrating rapid growth from 46 grants in 2022.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

• STEM Sprouts (K-5th grade): Up to $25,000 - Supports organizations introducing young children to foundational STEM concepts through hands-on learning (rolling basis)
• STEM Stars (Middle & High School): Up to $25,000 - Funds advanced STEM programs for students intending to pursue college STEM degrees (rolling basis)
• STEM Scholars (Post-Secondary): Up to $25,000 - Supports colleges and universities for internal STEM programs including clubs, research projects, and career counseling (rolling basis)
• Teen Tech Competition: Up to $50,000 - Supports large STEM organizations creating technology competitions with student-led design (rolling basis)
• Research Fellowships: Competitive funding for doctoral and post-doctoral researchers in STEM fields
• General LOI Pathway: For projects outside named programs or requiring more than $25,000

Priority Areas

• STEM-based hands-on, experiential learning at all educational levels
• Programs targeting underserved populations in STEM careers
• Biomedical research in underfunded high-mortality areas
• Programs demonstrating scalability and sustainability
• Innovative Environmental Projects using interdisciplinary research

What They Don't Fund

• International programs or non-U.S. beneficiaries
• Past projects or completed fiscal years
• More than 10% administrative costs or salaries
• Multi-year awards to first-time grantees
• Non-501(c)(3) organizations

Governance and Leadership

Co-Trustees:

• Stephen G. Vogelsang, Esq.
• Eileen J. Daly

Executive Director:

• Hayley J. Little

The Board reviews applications monthly, typically in the second or third week. The foundation's philosophy draws from Glenn W. Bailey's belief in "the latent talent inherent in every person" and his commitment to providing structured growth opportunities.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

1. Complete the Eligibility Quiz on the foundation website
2. Review the foundation's FAQ (required step)
3. Choose pathway:
   • Named Programs: Apply directly through program grant application
   • General/Large Grants: Submit Letter of Inquiry first
4. If LOI approved, submit full grant application via emailed link
5. Submit grant report within one year of award

Note: Only one application per organization per calendar year allowed. Applications submitted via website only - no email or postal submissions accepted.

Decision Timeline

• LOI to decision: 8-12 weeks
• Full cycle (LOI to check): 60-90 days
• Application processing: Up to 12 weeks
• Board meets monthly to review prior month's submissions

Success Rates

Made 85 awards in 2023 and 46 in 2022. Specific success rates not publicly disclosed.

Reapplication Policy

• One application per calendar year maximum
• Multi-year funding only after completing one full grant cycle including report
• Grant report required for future eligibility

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's stated criteria, successful applications:

• Demonstrate proven, measurable outcomes with specific data on student impact and learning gains from prior program delivery
• Show scalability and replicability - articulate how the program model could expand beyond current site
• Address a clear gap or inefficiency - frame work in terms of documented STEM access gaps or underrepresentation
• Prove financial stability through financial statements and historical data showing organizational growth
• Show collaboration willingness with other organizations having similar missions
• Include long-term sustainability planning to ensure program viability beyond grant period
• Maintain cost-effectiveness - requests should be directly programmatic with minimal overhead (10% cap)
• Choose the correct application pathway - named programs for standard requests up to $25,000, LOI for custom or larger requests

Recent funded examples include University of Florida Scripps Institute ($4 million for doctoral fellowships), Breakthrough Miami ($20,000 for entrepreneurship), and CAMBA Brooklyn ($25,000 for "Tech Titans" program).

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• One shot per year - Choose your single best-fit program carefully as simultaneous applications result in automatic denial
• Applications open periodically - Monitor website closely in early 2026 as applications were closed in late 2025
• Data drives decisions - Lead with evidence of past performance, not just future potential
• Grant reports are mandatory - Failure to report within one year disqualifies future funding
• Large investments possible - While named programs cap at $25,000-$50,000, multi-million dollar commitments are possible for established partners
• Details matter - Follow formatting requirements exactly (no ALL CAPS, correct dollar formatting)
• Build relationships first - First-time grantees cannot receive multi-year awards; prove success before seeking larger commitments

References

1. Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Official Website: www.gwbaileyfoundation.org - Accessed February 2026
2. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Glenn W Bailey Charitable Tr (EIN 88-6220262) - Accessed February 2026
3. University of Florida Foundation - "Bailey Foundation builds runway for future scientists" - Accessed February 2026
4. GrantStation - Glenn W. Bailey Foundation profile - Accessed February 2026
5. Cause IQ - Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust profile - Accessed February 2026