Harold C and Janet A Baldauf

Foundation · Grantmaker HEMLOCK, MI EIN: 38-2956559

Harold C and Janet A Baldauf is a private foundation established in 1991 and based in Hemlock, Michigan. The foundation operates as a family grantmaking foundation focused on charitable giving primarily to Lutheran churches and related organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.1M

+5.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$307K

-26.1% YoY

Grant Count

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-7.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold C and Janet A Baldauf reported a distributable amount of $321K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities center on:

Lutheran churches and related organizations
Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made a grant of $7,500 to Christ Lutheran Church - 3167 Christ Lutheran School in Saginaw, Michigan in 2023 for general fund support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Arizona, and Virginia, with a particular emphasis on Michigan-based Lutheran institutions.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $1.1M (87%)

Arizona $116K (9%)

Missouri $13K (1%)

District of Columbia $10K (1%)

Nebraska $9K (1%)

Minnesota $6K (0%)

Virginia $6K (0%)

New Jersey $982 (0%)

+1 more states

States

Arizona District of Columbia Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Jersey Virginia

Cities

AlmaAnn ArborArlingtonBoys TownEast LansingGrand RapidsHemlockHillsdalePheonixPhoenixPresque IsleRochesterSaginawSt LouisTopekaWashingtonWoodbridge

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):

Total assets: $3,863,673
Total giving: $415,150

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,061,295	$3,863,673	$3,894,145
Revenue	$547,169	$412,323	$340,601
Expenses	$349,547	$452,254	$253,959
Qualifying Distributions	$306,600	$415,150	$202,350
Net Investment Income	$209,222	$76,441	$64,633
Distributable Amount	$321,258	$284,048	$268,900

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

94 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Peter Lutheran Church ($219,500), St Peters Lutheran School ($30,000), Garuna Foundation ($22,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
American Cornerstone Institute Inc Washington, DC	General Fund	$500
Boys Town Boys Town, NE	At-risk family/kid assistance	$1,500
Christ Lutheran School Tuition Org Phoenix, AZ	Education	$5,000
Garuna Foundation Pheonix, AZ	Missions in Cambodia, Thailand, etc	$22,600
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI	Education	$2,000
Lutheran Hour Ministries St Louis, MO	Radio ministry	$1,000
Martin Luther Chapel East Lansing, MI	Operations and missions	$6,000
Mary Free Bed Foundation Grand Rapids, MI	General Fund	$500
Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN	General Fund	$2,500
St Mary's Foundation Saginaw, MI	General Fund	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Harold C Baldauf	President	1	—
Janet A Baldauf	Sec/Treas	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 13130 Spencer Road Hemlock, MI 48626

Telephone: 989-799-6871

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harold C and Janet A Baldauf fund?

The foundation's giving priorities center on: • Lutheran churches and related organizations • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Harold C and Janet A Baldauf?

**Financial Capacity:** • Total assets: $3,863,673 • Total annual giving: $415,150 • Typical grant awards range from $250 to $309,300 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made a grant of $7,500 to Christ Lutheran Church - 3167 Christ Lutheran School in Saginaw, Michigan in 2023 for general fund support.

Where does Harold C and Janet A Baldauf make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Arizona, and Virginia, with a particular emphasis on Michigan-based Lutheran institutions.

What size grants does Harold C and Janet A Baldauf award?

In 2024, Harold C and Janet A Baldauf awarded 16 grants totaling $307K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Harold C and Janet A Baldauf required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harold C and Janet A Baldauf reported a distributable amount of $321K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.