Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
The Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving Maui County. The foundation was established in 1910 by Emily Alexander Baldwin and Henry Perrine Baldwin as part of their philanthropic commitment to the community. Originally created to provide operating funds for a home for the elderly, the foundation transitioned to a charitable grantmaking program when the home closed during World War II. Today, it continues the Baldwin family's legacy of supporting community initiatives across Maui County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$263K
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
41
+5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-10.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs and projects that benefit the people of Maui County, with particular emphasis on:
- Arts and Culture — funding performances, exhibits, equipment, and facilities
- Education — supporting youth and educational organizations that create robust learning environments
- Environment — supporting environmental organizations dedicated to improving and preserving natural resources
- Health — funding health organizations that provide services for vulnerable populations
- Human Services and Housing — supporting organizations that provide safety nets of services for those most vulnerable in the community
- Historical and Heritage Organizations — supporting historical documentation and cultural awareness
Grantmaking
The foundation evaluates applications based on community need and quality of proposed initiatives. The foundation contracts with the Hawaii Community Foundation to provide grantmaking support services.
Grant Range
** $1,000 to $10,000
Review Cycle
** August 1, 2025
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Maui County, Hawaii
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 99-0075264
Total Assets: $5,309,078
Total Giving: $273,577
Total Revenue: $597,652
Total Expenses: $351,610
Most Recent Filing: 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,309,078 | $5,063,036 | $5,324,711 |
| Revenue | $597,652 | $105,250 | $391,352 |
| Expenses | $351,610 | $366,925 | $454,502 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $273,577 | $291,106 | $381,260 |
| Net Investment Income | $519,619 | $106,963 | $318,110 |
| Distributable Amount | $300,730 | $282,988 | $301,140 |
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
183 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kristina E Lyons Lambert — President/Trustee
- Shaun B Lyons — Vice President/Trustee
- Frances Cameron — Secretary/Trustee
- Elizabeth Norcross — Treasurer/Trustee
- Jeremy Baldwin — Assistant Treasurer/Trustee
- Wendy Rice Peterson — Assistant Secretary/Trustee
- Claire C Sanford — Trustee
- Edward Baldwin — Trustee
- Morag Rice Miranda — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA E LYONS LAMBERT | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 1.25 | — |
| SHAUN B LYONS | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| WENDY RICE PETERSON | ASS'T SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| ELIZABETH NORCROSS | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| JEREMY BALDWIN | ASS'T TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| CLAIRE C SANFORD | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| EDWARD BALDWIN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| FRANCES CAMERON | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| MORAG RICE MIRANDA | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 566-5524
Fax: (808) 521-6286
Email: foundations@hcf-hawaii.org
Website: fredbaldwinfoundation.org
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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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