Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust
The Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Marion, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and projects including historical preservation, community services, education, food pantries, and cultural institutions.
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust gave $360K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,000
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $8,601,265
- +7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 520, Marion, OH 43301-0520
Phone: (740) 378-9093
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marion Co Historical ($40K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 107 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The listed 2025 recipients include organizations in Marion and other Ohio communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2023) to $360K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Co Historical Marion, OH | Morter Brick Repaircommunity Support | $40,000 |
| Leapin Outreach Ministeries Marion, OH | Persinal Hygeneutilitieshvac | $30,000 |
| OSU Marion Greg Rose Marion, OH | Greg Rose Faculty Fund | $30,000 |
| OSU #315922 Marion, OH | Community Cupboadauditorium Renovatefood Pantry | $25,000 |
| Marion Palace Theater Marion, OH | Hvacmembership Matchcommunity Support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Marion, OH | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Tri-Rivers Career Ctr Marion, OH | 20 Programs Supportprogram Support | $20,000 |
| Marion Technical College Marion, OH | Matchingschloraships | $20,000 |
| Marion Community Fdn Marion, OH | Contengencynon Designated Grant | $20,000 |
| OSU Marion Marion, OH | Current Use 9000ENDOWMENT 10000 | $19,000 |
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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 | $8,601,265 | $266,951 | $470,084 | $360,000 | 24 | $418,027 | $156,867 | $394,908 |
| 2024 | $8,001,729 | $202,826 | $423,466 | $320,300 | 26 | $355,898 | $194,820 | $369,747 |
| 2023 | $7,567,928 | $190,553 | $312,159 | $210,000 | 19 | $262,612 | $88,394 | $348,227 |
| 2022 | $6,830,305 | $90,526 | $463,805 | $336,964 | 22 | $411,137 | — | $361,458 |
| 2021 | $8,266,333 | $151,316 | $449,980 | $331,924 | 16 | $392,312 | $1,202,082 | $371,503 |
| 2020 | $7,858,617 | $253,824 | $405,894 | $292,000 | 16 | — | $185,479 | $365,932 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $395K 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 trust is provided. Its listed grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and projects. Among the supported organizations, the Boys & Girls Club describes its mission as providing participation in recreation, education, and safety for boys and girls. LifeCare Alliance says it delivers health and nutrition services to meet community needs, and Marion Community Foundation says it works to improve the Marion area through philanthropy, leadership, and civic engagement.
Grantmaking
The trust awarded 24 grants totaling $360,000 in 2025. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $12,000. Recent giving was $210,000 across 19 grants in 2023 and $320,300 across 26 grants in 2024.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to Marion County Historical for Morter Brick repair and community support; $30,000 to Leapin Outreach Ministries for personal hygiene, utilities, and HVAC; and $30,000 to OSU Marion Greg Rose for a faculty fund. Other listed grants included $25,000 to OSU for a community cupboard, auditorium renovation, and food pantry; $20,000 each to Marion Palace Theater, Boys & Girls Club, Tri-Rivers Career Center, Marion Technical College, and Marion Community Foundation; and $19,000 to OSU Marion for current use and endowment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald D. Cramer and Marcia A. Cramer as trustees.
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald D. Cramer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Marcia A. Cramer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $16K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William T. Rogers (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Ronald D Cramer (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust
How much does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust give each year?
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust gave $360K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $320K across 26 grants.
What is Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust that year got $15K on average.
Where does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust give grants?
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, OH (21 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Marion Co Historical ($40,000), Leapin Outreach Ministeries ($30,000) and OSU Marion Greg Rose ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust?
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $418K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $395K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its listed grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and projects. Among the supported organizations, the Boys & Girls Club describes its mission as providing participation in recreation, education, and safety for boys and girls. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes 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 ↑
What is Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-1186763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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