The Baldwin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Baldwin Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $770,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$770,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $658,622 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $540,000 | 11 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $658,622 | 12 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $770,000 | 11 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
The Baldwin Foundation 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 The Baldwin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $300,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $270,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters by the Sea | General purposes | $300,000 |
| York Hospital | Nurse residency & medical assistant program | $150,000 |
| Drew Univeristy | Scholar's program | $100,000 |
| New England College | Preston hall arts center | $50,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal Cathedral | Little sanctuary | $50,000 |
| Ogunquit Museum of American Art | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Old York Historical Society | General purposes | $25,000 |
| York Community Services Association | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Animal Welfare Society | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Laudholm Trust | General purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev D Stuart Dunnan
- Joan W Trimble
- Winifred D Faust
- Bruce R Dunnan
- Adelaide D Mueller
- Douglas M Dunnan
- John M Dunnan
- Freeman W Bliss
- Calvine Harvey
Questions people ask
Does The Baldwin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Baldwin Foundation give?
$770,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Baldwin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rev D Stuart Dunnan (President/Director), Joan W Trimble (Vice President), Winifred D Faust (Vice President) and Bruce R Dunnan (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Baldwin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.