The Baldridge Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ADDISON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 25 grants totaling $527K. Net investment income was $9K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$527K
+37.9% YoY
Grant Count
25
+56.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-11.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baldridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Baldridge Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Baldridge Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ADDISON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 25 grants totaling $527K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $518,575 | $175,107 |
| Revenue | $10,760 | $592,090 | $6,711 |
| Expenses | $529,335 | $384,915 | $70,320 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $527,435 | $382,400 | $58,215 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,277 | $67,090 | $6,794 |
| Distributable Amount | $11,576 | $13,878 | $21,292 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Girls Inc of Santa Fe ($100,000), Tex Protects ($50,000), Literacy Achieves ($37,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chrystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | To aid and support children charities for a healthier and more productive future. | $10,000 |
| Georgia O'Keefe Museum Santa Fe, NM | Art and historical conservation and education | $25,000 |
| Dallas After School Dallas, TX | Funding After School programs for the community | $25,000 |
| Uplift Education Dallas, TX | Pre-K Teaching Strategies - The Creative Curriculum | $25,000 |
| Education First Steps Dallas, TX | Providing an early social-emotional and academic foundation for children | $1,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Promoting education, clinical care and medical research in connection with the Brain Stimulation Clinical Trials | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Housing Coalition Dallas, TX | Education of Homeless Children | $20,800 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Restore and preserve Central Park, New York City | $1,000 |
| Dallas CASA Dallas, TX | Protective care for abused and neglected children in the courts system | $10,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | Providing nutritious food for needy children, families and seniors | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerald T Baldridge | P/T/Director | 1 | — |
| Emily Z Baldridge | VP/S/Dire | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Turner Baldridge | Director | — | — |
| Kimberly Baldridge Solomon | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Baldridge Foundation?
The Baldridge Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ADDISON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Baldridge Foundation operate?
The Baldridge Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Texas.
What size grants does The Baldridge Foundation award?
In 2023, The Baldridge Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $527K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Baldridge Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Baldridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Baldridge Foundation's EIN?
The Baldridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1806185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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