Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$376K
+12.9% YoY
Grant Count
105
-8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+23.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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
- 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
States
Cities
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.
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| 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
No grants recorded for .
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 | — |
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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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