John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $171,965, including support for arts, scientific, educational, and medical scientific activities.
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R at a glance
In short: John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R gave $172K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,965
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,748
- +74.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $478,469
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 50065, Pasadena, CA 91115-0065
Phone: (626) 395-6088
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasadena Consevatory of Music ($48K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 108 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, with 1% each going to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The listed California grantees were primarily in Pasadena and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 397% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $172K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Consevatory of Music Pasadena, CA | Advancement of Arts | $47,500 |
| Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | Advancement of Arts | $42,100 |
| Caltech Association Pasadena, CA | Scientific Activities | $30,000 |
| Huntington Society of Fellows San Marino, CA | Educational | $12,000 |
| Huntington Hospital Medic Society Pasadena, CA | Medical Scientific Activities | $10,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Operations Pasadena, CA | Medical Scientific Activities | $10,000 |
| A Noise Within Pasadena, CA | Advancement of Arts | $8,500 |
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA | Advancement of Arts | $2,000 |
| American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Nation Acadency of Sciences Pasadena, CA | Advancement of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $478,469 | $253,650 | $181,550 | $171,965 | 16 | $174,920 | $166,998 | $44,087 |
| 2024 | $479,027 | $319,578 | $139,844 | $135,310 | 22 | $137,807 | $145,637 | $37,985 |
| 2023 | $446,581 | $190,044 | $153,305 | $147,435 | 18 | $149,697 | $102,615 | $32,904 |
| 2022 | $485,197 | $216,159 | $101,906 | $95,600 | 27 | $97,727 | $94,972 | $36,492 |
| 2021 | $414,011 | $148,782 | $100,077 | $95,385 | 25 | — | $87,113 | $31,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with purposes including advancement of the arts, scientific activities, education, and medical scientific activities. Among its grantees, A Noise Within says it produces classic theatre to enrich its community, while the American Philosophical Society describes its mission as promoting useful knowledge. The American Academy of Arts & Sciences says it convenes leaders to examine ideas and address issues of importance; the Laguna Art Museum says it promotes understanding of the role of art and artists in American culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $171,965. Grants ranged from $250 to $47,500, with a median of $2,000. Larger awards included $47,500 to Pasadena Conservatory of Music and $42,100 to Pasadena Symphony Association, both for advancement of the arts; $30,000 to Caltech Association for scientific activities; and $12,000 to Huntington Society of Fellows for educational purposes. Other grants included $10,000 each to Huntington Hospital Medic Society and Huntington Medical Research Operations for medical scientific activities, and $8,500 to A Noise Within for advancement of the arts. The foundation also gave $2,000 each to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, and $700 to Laguna Art Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John D Baldeschwieler as president and Marlene R Konnar as vice president and secretary.
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R is led by John D. Baldeschwieler, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John D. Baldeschwieler
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene R. Konnar
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R
How much does John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R give each year?
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R gave $172K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 22 grants.
What is John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R's typical grant size?
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $10,748, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R that year got $18K on average.
Where does John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R give grants?
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (8 grants), San Marino, CA (2 grants) and Laguna Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants) and "Advancement of Arts" (5 grants).
Who are John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R's largest grantees?
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R's largest 2025 grantees include Pasadena Consevatory of Music ($47,500), Pasadena Symphony Association ($42,100) and Caltech Association ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R?
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R reported $478K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with purposes including advancement of the arts, scientific activities, education, and medical scientific activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R's EIN?
John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4756278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does John D Baldeschwieler and Marlene R 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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