Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation
The Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation is a private foundation based in Gambrills, Maryland. It reported 10 grants totaling $51,892 in 2024, supporting organizations working in areas including children’s education and well-being, cancer services, child advocacy, scholarships, leadership development, and hospice care.
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation gave $52K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,892
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,189
- -52.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,144,463
- +12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (65% 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 Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2410 Evergreen Road Suite 200, Gambrills, MD 21054
Phone: (410) 987-0313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kaleidoscope Child Foundation Inc ($13K). Together the top 9 received $47K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (65%), Georgia (25%), and Pennsylvania (10%). Montana is listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $24K (2020) to $88K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Child Foundation Inc Tucker, GA | To empower the lives of children through education and quality of life assistance | $13,213 |
| Wellness House of Annapolis Annapolis, MD | To provides free services and programs to those who have been touched by cancer. | $10,008 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Assist the Poor and Vulnerable Overseas. | $9,971 |
| Anne Arundel County CASA Inc Annapolis, MD | To provide volunteers to advocate for and support abused and neglected children in the court system to ensure their right to safe, stable permanent homes. | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Center Valley, PA | To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled service members and first responders. | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Leadership Anne Arundel Inc Annapolis, MD | To provide people of diverse backgrounds with the education, resources and networks necessary to become successful proactive leaders. | $2,500 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Annapolis Annapolis, MD | To advance and sustain the design & construction industry through mentoring, professional networking, and scholarship opportunities. | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake Pasadena, MD | To improve the quality of life for those in our communities experiencing advanced illness or bereavement through hospice and other pallative care, compassionate support and education. | $100 |
| St Labre Indian School Educational Association Ashland, MT | To provide quality education which celebrates catholic faith and embraces native American cultures, primarily the northern cheyenne and crow tribes, so that native American individuals and communities of southeastern Montana are empowered to attain self-sufficiency. | $100 |
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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 | $1,144,463 | $77,601 | $61,250 | $51,892 | 10 | $54,952 | $5,784 | $53,271 |
| 2023 | $1,022,086 | $43,775 | $93,609 | $87,500 | 8 | $87,500 | $37,666 | $52,536 |
| 2022 | $1,132,612 | $102,812 | $51,016 | $40,642 | 5 | $41,174 | $3,318 | $62,107 |
| 2021 | $1,391,361 | $115,726 | $36,900 | $26,000 | 5 | $26,503 | $107,205 | $61,639 |
| 2020 | $1,307,241 | $40,308 | $30,981 | $23,500 | 4 | — | $34,374 | $63,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Kaleidoscope Child Foundation describes its mission as empowering children through education and quality-of-life assistance. Anne Arundel County CASA says it advocates for and supports abused and neglected children to help ensure safe, stable, permanent homes. Leadership Anne Arundel says it provides people of diverse backgrounds with education, resources, and networks to become proactive leaders. Hospice of the Chesapeake says it improves quality of life for people experiencing advanced illness or bereavement through hospice and other palliative care, support, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $51,892. The median grant was $5,000; grants ranged from $100 to $13,213.
Largest reported grants included $13,213 to Kaleidoscope Child Foundation, $10,008 to Wellness House of Annapolis, $9,971 to Catholic Relief Services, and $5,000 each to Anne Arundel County CASA, Folds of Honor, and an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peggy A. Baldwin as chairman, Patricia M. Baldwin as vice president, Christina B. O’Meara as president, Michael A. Baldwin as secretary, and Joseph G. Baldwin as treasurer.
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation is led by Christina B. O'Meara, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina B. O'Meara
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy A. Baldwin
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph G. Baldwin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Baldwin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Baldwin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation
How much does Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation give each year?
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation gave $52K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 8 grants.
What is Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,189, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation give grants?
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (4 grants).
Does Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kaleidoscope Child Foundation Inc ($13,213), Wellness House of Annapolis ($10,008) and Catholic Relief Services ($9,971), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation?
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Kaleidoscope Child Foundation describes its mission as empowering children through education and quality-of-life assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation?
The foundation makes 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 ↑
What is Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation's EIN?
Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1812998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas I & Peggy a Baldwin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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