The Banks Baldwin Foundation
The Banks-Baldwin Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Established in Cleveland in 1994 by Jeff Lucier and Craig Fraser, it was initially funded with part of the proceeds from the sale of The Banks-Baldwin Law Publishing Company to West Publishing Company. The foundation describes its work as supporting education, human services, and youth development.
The Banks Baldwin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Banks Baldwin Foundation gave $87K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- Average grant
- $2,815
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $735,803
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (15 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Banks Baldwin Foundation
- How to Apply
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Grant applications are submitted online through the foundation’s website. The foundation states that there are no specific application-material requirements and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Chad Green
Mailing address: 2760 Derbyshire Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Phone: (978) 973-0829
Website: https://banks-baldwinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Banks Baldwin Foundation
Who The Banks Baldwin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assemby for the Arts ($5K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Banks Baldwin Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 31 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 246% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $87K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assemby for the Arts Cleveland, OH | GRANT | $5,000 |
| Life Act Chagrin Falls, OH | GRANT | $5,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | GRANT | $4,500 |
| Fairmont Montessori School Dublin, OH | GRANT | $4,000 |
| America Scores Cleveland Cleveland, OH | GRANT | $3,500 |
| Brite Energy Innovators Warren, OH | GRANT | $3,500 |
| Lake Erie Ink Cleveland, OH | GRANT | $3,500 |
| Near West Theatre Cleveland, OH | GRANT | $3,500 |
| Talespinner Childrens Theatre Cleveland, OH | GRANT | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ne OH Cleveland, OH | GRANT | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $735,803 | $70,202 | $101,535 | $87,250 | 31 | $91,650 | $26,458 | $37,281 |
| 2023 | $767,273 | $-45,317 | $10,515 | — | — | $2,663 | $23,724 | $40,997 |
| 2022 | $821,570 | $79,473 | $47,372 | $42,000 | 25 | $42,306 | $50,847 | $35,053 |
| 2021 | $791,657 | $23,201 | $83,678 | $75,500 | 27 | $75,794 | $9,190 | $47,796 |
| 2020 | $853,346 | $6,492 | $86,925 | $79,400 | 29 | — | $5,746 | $48,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Banks Baldwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s website identifies education, human services, and youth development as areas it supports. Its grant program description also identifies education, the arts, self-sufficiency, and youth leadership.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. College Now Greater Cleveland says its mission is to increase postsecondary educational attainment through college and career advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services. America SCORES Cleveland says it inspires urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and build confidence and character. Lake Erie Ink describes itself as a writing space for youth that provides creative expression. Brite Energy Innovators says it accelerates the advanced energy economy, while Near West Theatre says it creates theatre arts experiences that empower its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $87,250. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median award of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to Assembly for the Arts and LIFE ACT; $4,500 to College Now Greater Cleveland; and $4,000 to Fairmont Montessori School. Other notable awards included $3,500 each to America SCORES Cleveland, Brite Energy Innovators, Lake Erie Ink, Near West Theatre, and Talespinner Children’s Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chad Green as president, Kathryn Green as vice president, Caitlin van Haren as secretary, and Rob van Haaren as treasurer. It also lists P. Jeffrey Lucier, Craig W. Fraser, Susan Lucier, Candace Hatton, Martha Fraser, and Wilson Fraser as trustees.
The Banks Baldwin Foundation is led by Chad Green, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chad Green
President
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2022
President & Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Hatton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig W. Fraser
Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2021
Vice President & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
P. Jeffrey Lucier
Trustee
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
President, Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lucier
Trustee
Secretary → Secretary & Trustee, 2021
Secretary & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Lucier
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Fraser
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Fraser
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Green
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2022
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Van Harren
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2022
Treasurer & Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Van Harren
Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Madalyn Lucier (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Banks Baldwin Foundation
How much does The Banks Baldwin Foundation give each year?
The Banks Baldwin Foundation gave $87K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Banks Baldwin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Banks Baldwin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,815, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Banks Baldwin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Banks Baldwin Foundation give grants?
The Banks Baldwin Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (20 grants) and Chagrin Falls, OH (2 grants).
Does The Banks Baldwin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Banks Baldwin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (31 grants).
Who are The Banks Baldwin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Banks Baldwin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Assemby for the Arts ($5,000), Life Act ($5,000) and College Now Greater Cleveland ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Banks Baldwin Foundation?
The Banks Baldwin Foundation reported $736K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Banks Baldwin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies education, human services, and youth development as areas it supports. Its grant program description also identifies education, the arts, self-sufficiency, and youth leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Banks Baldwin Foundation?
Grant applications are submitted online through the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Banks Baldwin Foundation's EIN?
The Banks Baldwin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-4006013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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