The Baldridge Foundation
The Baldridge Foundation is a private foundation based in Addison, Texas. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation reported distributing 100% of its assets to qualified charitable organizations and terminating under the applicable general rule. It therefore appears to have wound down and is not presented here as an active grantmaker.
The Baldridge Foundation at a glance
In short: The Baldridge Foundation gave $527K across 25 grants in 2023 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $527,435
- +37.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 25
- +56.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $21,097
- -11.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Baldridge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16415 Addison Rd 810, Addison, TX 75001
Phone: (214) 361-2509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Baldridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Girls Inc of Santa Fe ($100K). Together the top 10 received $363K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 102 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 24% to recipients in New Mexico; the reported share for New York was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Baldridge Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 12% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−18%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $641K (2020). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $527K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Inc of Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Tex Protects Dallas, TX | Reduction in child abuse and neglect in Texas - Home Visit Program | $50,000 |
| Literacy Achieves Dallas, TX | Assist immigrant and refugee families through early childhood education programs | $37,500 |
| 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 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Promoting education, clinical care and medical research in connection with the Brain Stimulation Clinical Trials | $25,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | Providing nutritious food for needy children, families and seniors | $25,000 |
| Vogel Alcove Dallas, TX | Assistance for homeless children by providing a high quality educational environment specifically designed for homeless children | $25,000 |
| Teach for America DFW Dallas, TX | Confront educational inequities in the Dallas Fort Worth community by developing and retaining a diverse network to expand opportunities for kids in/outside classroom | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 25 grants. Asset figures for 2023 were not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,760 | $529,335 | $527,435 | 25 | $527,435 | $9,277 | $11,576 |
| 2022 | $518,575 | $592,090 | $384,915 | $382,400 | 16 | $382,400 | $67,090 | $13,878 |
| 2021 | $175,107 | $6,711 | $70,320 | $58,215 | 14 | $58,215 | $6,794 | $21,292 |
| 2020 | $376,118 | $91,216 | $641,805 | $640,819 | 47 | — | $91,216 | $36,118 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, children and families, food assistance, homelessness, health care, and arts and historical conservation.
Grantee missions illustrate the types of organizations supported. Uplift Education describes its mission as creating and sustaining public schools of excellence that help students reach their potential. Vogel Alcove says it helps young children and families prevent and overcome the effects of homelessness and poverty. The North Texas Food Bank describes itself as a hunger-relief organization distributing food through a network of partner agencies. Other 2023 recipients included Dallas CASA, which says it advocates for children affected by abuse and neglect, and Mommies in Need, which provides childcare and support to parents experiencing a health crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $527,435. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest listed grants were $100,000 to Girls Inc of Santa Fe for general operations, $50,000 to Tex Protects for its Home Visit Program, and $37,500 to Literacy Achieves for early childhood education programs serving immigrant and refugee families.
Other listed grants included $25,000 each to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum for art and historical conservation and education; Dallas After School for after-school programs; Uplift Education for Pre-K teaching strategies; UT Southwestern Medical Center for education, clinical care and medical research related to brain stimulation clinical trials; North Texas Food Bank for food assistance; Vogel Alcove for education for homeless children; Teach for America DFW for addressing educational inequities; and WINGS for Women and Children for its Nurse-Family Partnership program. Interfaith Housing Coalition received $20,800 for education of homeless children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Jerald T Baldridge as P/T/Director, Emily Z Baldridge as VP/S/Dire, Jeffrey Turner Baldridge as Director, and Kimberly Baldridge Solomon as Director.
The Baldridge Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Emily Z Baldridge
Vice President, S & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Turner Baldridge
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerald T Baldridge
P, T & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Baldridge Solomon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Baldridge Foundation
How much does The Baldridge Foundation give each year?
The Baldridge Foundation gave $527K across 25 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $382K across 16 grants.
What is The Baldridge Foundation's typical grant size?
The Baldridge Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,097, across 25 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Baldridge Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Baldridge Foundation give grants?
The Baldridge Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (19 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does The Baldridge Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Baldridge Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Baldridge Foundation's largest grantees?
The Baldridge Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Girls Inc of Santa Fe ($100,000), Tex Protects ($50,000) and Literacy Achieves ($37,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Baldridge Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, children and families, food assistance, homelessness, health care, and arts and historical conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Baldridge Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
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.
Does The Baldridge Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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