Clara and Art Bald Trust
The Clara and Art Bald Trust is a private charitable trust established in 1985 through the estate of Clara Bald, a member of a farming family from the Touchet area near Walla Walla, Washington. Clara and her brother Art built their success raising alfalfa seed on irrigated land. The Trust is now administered by Blue Mountain Community Foundation and supports nonprofit organizations and charitable entities throughout the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+2012.1% YoY
Grant Count
23
+53.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$118K
+1277.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust honors the legacy of Clara and Art Bald by supporting a wide range of charitable causes, including:
- Veterans
- Social services
- Health
- Environment
- Education
- Civic affairs
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
The Trust demonstrates a preference for funding capital programs and projects rather than ongoing operations, though general operating support is considered.
Grantmaking
The Clara & Art Bald Trust operates through two grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust serves Columbia, Garfield, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Counties in Washington, with particular emphasis on the Touchet area and the agricultural sector.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,084,822 | $2,215,942 |
| Revenue | $27,649 | $9,325 | $132,923 |
| Expenses | $2,729,447 | $140,445 | $148,176 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,719,318 | $128,750 | $132,625 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,520 | $91,633 | $117,372 |
| Distributable Amount | $115,136 | $118,578 | $126,126 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert Zagelow initially oversaw administration of the Trust. Tom Scribner served as Trustee during a period when Robert Zagelow held the position of Superior Court Judge. The Trust is currently held at Blue Mountain Community Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ZAGELOW | TRUSTEE | 5 | $6,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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