The Baldwin Foundation
The Baldwin Foundation is a private foundation established in 1980, based in New York City. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.9M
-4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$659K
+22.0% YoY
Grant Count
12
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+11.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baldwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $747K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for:
- Health care
- Education
- Environmental conservation
- Animal welfare
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$5,000–$200,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Maine
- Rhode Island
- New Jersey
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $8,925,167
- Total revenues: $351,142
- Total expenses: $782,240
- Investment income and dividends: $380,053
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $9,356,668
- Total revenues: $1,483,224
- Total expenses: $633,770
- Total giving: $586,509
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,925,167 | $9,356,668 | $8,525,285 |
| Revenue | $351,142 | $1,483,224 | $188,410 |
| Expenses | $782,240 | $633,770 | $782,557 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $710,563 | $586,509 | $736,770 |
| Net Investment Income | $326,793 | $1,433,227 | $244,197 |
| Distributable Amount | $747,206 | $644,036 | $642,807 |
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
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Drew Univeristy ($177,272), Saint James School ($150,000), York Hospital ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DREW UNIVERISTY MADISON, NJ | SCHOLAR'S PROGRAM | $177,272 |
| LAUDHOLM TRUST WELLS, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| OGUNQUIT MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART OGUNQUIT, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE OGUNQUIT, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| OLD YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY YORK, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| SAINT JAMES SCHOOL HAGERSTOWN, MD | GENERAL PURPOSES | $150,000 |
| ST PETERS BY THE SEA NARRAGANSETT, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| THE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC WEST KENNEBUNKPORT, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL NORTH PALM BEACH, FL | PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT | $25,000 |
| YORK COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION YORK, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rev D Stuart Dunnan (President/Director)
- Mrs Joan W Trimble (Vice President)
- Winifred D Faust (Vice President)
- Adelaide D Mueller (Secretary)
- Douglas M Dunnan (Director)
- Bruce R Dunnan (Treasurer)
- John M Dunnan (Director)
- Freeman W Bliss (Director)
- Calvine Harvey (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV D STUART DUNNAN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOAN W TRIMBLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| WINIFRED D FAUST | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| BRUCE R DUNNAN | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ADELAIDE D MUELLER | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| DOUGLAS M DUNNAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN M DUNNAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FREEMAN W BLISS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CALVINE HARVEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: Co FTCI, One Madison Avenue, Suite 200, New York City, NY 10010
- Telephone: 212-632-3333
- EIN: 13-3039728
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Baldwin Foundation fund?
The foundation provides giving primarily for: • Health care • Education • Environmental conservation • Animal welfare
How do I apply for a grant from The Baldwin Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 16 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $658,622 (2024) • Grant range: $5,000–$200,000 • Median grant amount: $33,000–$75,000 • Giving rate: 6.4–7.4% of assets **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Saint James School: $150,000 (General Purposes) • York Hospital: $100,000 (Nurse Residency & Medical Assistant Program) • St Peters By the Sea Church: $50,000 (General Pur…
Where does The Baldwin Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on: • Maine • Rhode Island • New Jersey
What size grants does The Baldwin Foundation award?
In 2024, The Baldwin Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $659K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Baldwin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Baldwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $747K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Baldwin Foundation's EIN?
The Baldwin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3039728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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