Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation

ROSCOE, IL EIN: 36-6046399 Website

Education Higher education Health Diseases and conditions Religion

The Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1959 and located in Roscoe, Illinois. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since November 1961. It functions as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$376K

+12.9% YoY

Grant Count

105

-8.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+23.7% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

Education (including higher education scholarships)
Catholic organizations and schools
Health organizations
Children and youth services
Religious organizations
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, with additional grants totaling $140,000 distributed among 35+ other recipients in 2024.

Grant Range

$1,000–$32,000

Average Grant

amount: Approximately $3,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Illinois, with emphasis on the Rockford area. Grantmaking also extends to organizations in Wisconsin and Oklahoma.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $552K (70%)

Wisconsin $93K (12%)

Iowa $48K (6%)

Florida $16K (2%)

Ohio $12K (2%)

Georgia $10K (1%)

Kentucky $10K (1%)

Nevada $9K (1%)

+15 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

Total assets: $5,381,032
Total revenues: $132,603
Total expenses: $389,711
Total liabilities: $0
Investment income and dividends: $131,969
Net gain/loss from sale of non-inventory assets: -$1,366

Historical Context: The foundation maintains a strong asset base and has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity. Revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boylan Catholic High School ($30,000), Holy Family Church ($14,000), Diocese of Rockford ($13,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	HUMANITARIAN	$2,000
BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE JANESVILLE, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,000
BOONE COUNTY CASA BELVIDERE, IL	HUMANITARIAN	$2,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ROCKFORD, IL	HUMANITARIAN	$2,000
BOYCE COLLEGE LOUISVILLE, KY	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
BOYLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ROCKFORD, IL	EDUCATIONAL	$30,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ROCKFORD, IL	HUMANITARIAN	$2,000
CALVIN UNIVERSITY GRAND RAPIDS, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,000
CARPENTER'S PLACE ROCKFORD, IL	HUMANITARIAN	$4,000
CARROLL UNIVERSITY WAUKESHA, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key trustees include:

Paul Baudhuin
Annette Baudhuin
Tom Baudhuin

Contact information: 815-621-8272

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PAUL BAUDHUIN	TRUSTEE	1.5	—
ANNETTE BAUDHUIN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
THOMAS BAUDHUIN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
MIKE BAUDHUIN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
PAT NARUZ	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
CYNTHIA BAUDHUIN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
NICK NARUZ	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
MATTHEW BAUDHUIN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Higher education Health Diseases and conditions Religion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation fund?

Guided by faith and family values, the foundation's mission is to empower individuals through educational opportunities and giving back to the community. The foundation is dedicated to creating lasting impacts that reflect its commitment to service and aims to facilitate a brighter future for generations to come. Primary funding areas include: • Education (including higher education scholarships) • Catholic organizations and schools • Health organizations • Children and youth services • Religio…

How do I apply for a grant from Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024):** • Total giving: $376,000 • Number of grants: 125 grants made • Grant range: $1,000–$32,000 • Average grant amount: Approximately $3,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Boylan Central Catholic High School: $30,000 • Catholic Diocese of Rockford: $13,000 • Rockford Rescue Mission: $12,000 The foundation makes grants to a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, with additional grants totaling $140,000 distributed among 35+ other recipients in 2024.

Where does Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Illinois, with emphasis on the Rockford area. Grantmaking also extends to organizations in Wisconsin and Oklahoma.