George M Baldwin Foundation
The George M Baldwin Foundation was a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says all assets were transferred to United Way of Northeast Florida as an endowed fund; the foundation appears to have wound down.
George M Baldwin Foundation at a glance
In short: George M Baldwin Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $88K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,055,000
- +15.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $87,917
- +25.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George M Baldwin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also says all assets were transferred to United Way of Northeast Florida as an endowed fund.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 West Forsyth Street 1300, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 354-9900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George M Baldwin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was United Way of Northeast FL ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 38 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2022 went to recipients in Florida. The listed 2022 grants were primarily to Jacksonville organizations, with one grant to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation in Tallahassee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George M Baldwin Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $905K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Northeast FL Jacksonville, FL | Home svcs for srs, success by 6, and summer camp programs | $400,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Ne FL Jacksonville, FL | Scholarships 225,500 tipping the scale and career launch 74,500 | $300,000 |
| Sulzbacher Homeless Center Jacksonville, FL | Services for Homeless Men, Women and Children | $150,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Jacksonville, FL | Financial Assistance Program, Mentoring Program | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army Jacksonville, FL | Support Homelesschildren | $25,000 |
| St Vincents Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Provide Mobile Health Outreach in Jax Area | $25,000 |
| YMCA of FL First Coast Jacksonville, FL | Camper Scholarships for Camp Immokalee | $25,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville, FL | Fund medical services to uninsured, medically needy in jax area | $25,000 |
| Cathedral Arts Project Jacksonville, FL | Support Classes and General Programs for at-Risk Children | $20,000 |
| Florida Fish Wildlife Conservation Tallahassee, FL | Support Youth Summer Fishing Program in Jax | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,306,563 | $1,160,465 | $1,055,000 | 12 | $1,089,762 | $1,250,860 | $1,005,550 |
| 2021 | $12,732,774 | $1,062,875 | $1,004,599 | $910,000 | 13 | $942,763 | $1,013,039 | $1,059,810 |
| 2020 | $12,674,498 | $900,067 | $993,891 | $905,000 | 13 | — | $853,688 | $909,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George M Baldwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas such as child and family services, homelessness, health care, youth programs, and arts education. For example, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council describes its mission as inspiring girls through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to develop courage, confidence, and character. Cathedral Arts Project describes its mission as empowering children’s creative spirits, elevating arts educators, and advocating for access to arts education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $1,055,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $400,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants included $400,000 to United Way of Northeast Florida for home services for seniors, Success By 6, and summer camp programs; $300,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida for scholarships, Tipping the Scale, and Career Launch; and $150,000 to Sulzbacher Homeless Center for services for homeless men, women, and children. Other recipients included Girl Scouts of Gateway Council ($50,000), Salvation Army ($25,000), St. Vincents Foundation ($25,000), YMCA of Florida’s First Coast ($25,000), Volunteers in Medicine ($25,000), and Cathedral Arts Project ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists John G. Grimsley as Trustee.
George M Baldwin Foundation is led by John G. Grimsley, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John G. Grimsley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $40K, to John G Grimsley (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George M Baldwin Foundation
How much does George M Baldwin Foundation give each year?
George M Baldwin Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $910K across 13 grants.
What is George M Baldwin Foundation's typical grant size?
George M Baldwin Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $87,917, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George M Baldwin Foundation give grants?
George M Baldwin Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (11 grants).
Does George M Baldwin Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of George M Baldwin Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George M Baldwin Foundation's largest grantees?
George M Baldwin Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include United Way of Northeast FL ($400,000), Boys Girls Clubs of Ne FL ($300,000) and Sulzbacher Homeless Center ($150,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does George M Baldwin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas such as child and family services, homelessness, health care, youth programs, and arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George M Baldwin Foundation?
The foundation stated in its final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is George M Baldwin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, George M Baldwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George M Baldwin Foundation's EIN?
George M Baldwin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1377117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does George M Baldwin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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