Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Marion, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$360,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $320,300 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,000 | 19 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $320,300 | 26 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 24 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable 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 Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 24 | $360,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Co Historical | Morter brick repaircommunity support | $40,000 |
| Leapin Outreach Ministeries | Persinal hygeneutilitieshvac | $30,000 |
| Osu Marion Greg Rose | Greg rose faculty fund | $30,000 |
| Osu #315922 | Community cupboadauditorium renovatefood pantry | $25,000 |
| Marion Palace Theater | Hvacmembership matchcommunity support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Community support | $20,000 |
| Tri-Rivers Career Ctr | 20 programs supportprogram support | $20,000 |
| Marion Technical College | Matchingschloraships | $20,000 |
| Marion Community Fdn | Contengencynon designated grant | $20,000 |
| Osu Marion | Current use 9000endowment 10000 | $19,000 |
| Iberia Presbyterian Church | Food pantry | $13,500 |
| Aspire Ministeries | Communications it systemcommunity support | $12,000 |
| River Valley Music Boosters | Band uniforms | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Desaster reliefblood services | $10,158 |
| Dayspring Church | Community supportsenior transp. | $10,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | Meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Byckeye Ridge | Critical home repair community support | $10,000 |
| Marion Historical Society | Operations | $10,000 |
| Marion Community Foundation | Imagination librarycommunity support | $9,000 |
| Marion Noon Kiwanis | Fund raising matchice bath | $7,000 |
| Marion Concert Band | Community support | $5,000 |
| Chapel Hill House | Operations | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Food services | $2,342 |
| Marion Civic Chorus | Community support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald D Cramer
- Marcia A Cramer
Questions people ask
Does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust give?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald D Cramer (Trustee) and Marcia A Cramer (Trustee).
What does Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and environment and conservation.