Baldwin Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Baldwin Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Lakeville, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,200 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$163,200
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $241,700 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $220,000 | 20 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $241,700 | 21 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $163,200 | 15 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Baldwin Foundation Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Baldwin Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $65,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $38,200 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan School of Painting Sculpt | General | $30,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | General | $30,000 |
| Brave Trails | General | $30,000 |
| Timbuctoo Institute | General | $30,000 |
| Dreamweaver Equine Center | General | $26,000 |
| Poland Springs | General | $6,200 |
| Pro Bono Net Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Gaza Biennale | General | $2,000 |
| North Country School and Camp Treet | General | $1,000 |
| Friends Academy | General | $1,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | General | $1,000 |
| Reed College | General | $1,000 |
| Book Harvest | General | $1,000 |
| Wabanaki Public Health and Wellnes | General | $1,000 |
| Gateway Community Services | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Grill
- Maria M Grill
- Andrew Hamill
- Jane Hamill
- Sarah B Walker
- Sarah B Hamill
- Louisa A Walker
- Samuel W Lambert
- Charles F Morgan Jr
- Nora Morgan
- Kelly L Walker
- Channing L Walker
- Michael Grill
- Catherine Morgan
- Sarah H Lambert
Questions people ask
Does Baldwin Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baldwin Foundation Trust give?
$163,200 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Baldwin Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Grill (Chair), Maria M Grill (Secretary), Andrew Hamill (Chair) and Jane Hamill (Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Baldwin Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.