Lamb Baldwin Foundation
Accepts applications
Lamb Baldwin Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,741 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,600 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$168,741
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,600
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $152,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $156,100 | 25 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $152,000 | 23 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $168,741 | 21 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lamb Baldwin Foundation Co Britta E 805 SW Broadway Suite 1900, Portland, OR 97205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 224-5560 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Lamb Baldwin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 17 | $130,741 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $14,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy in Rome | Operations support for families program | $20,000 |
| Friends of Pir | Support youth initiatives | $15,000 |
| Japanese American Museum of Oregon | Costs related to projects and exhibits | $15,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Underwriting free admission and family activities at the museum | $15,000 |
| Willamette University | Support annual scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Community Transitional School | General support | $12,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Support for walter lamb endowed scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Four Rivers Cultural Center | Provide funding for new sound system and general programs | $9,141 |
| Cares Northwest | Child abuse prevention education program | $7,500 |
| Ride Connection | Support ridetogether program | $7,500 |
| Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition | Coast watch volunteer program | $5,600 |
| Crag Law Center | Support for legal representation in or coast environmental law issues | $5,000 |
| Portland Youth Philharmonic | General fund services | $5,000 |
| Tucker Maxon School | Early intervention services for deaf infants and toddlers | $5,000 |
| Confluence | Support for voices from the river program | $4,000 |
| Pickleberry Pie Hospital Concerts for Kids | Hospital project for hospitalized and disabled children | $4,000 |
| Dress for Success Oregon | General fund services | $3,500 |
| Antfarm | Indoor and outdoor learning programs | $3,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | Support national policy consensus center | $2,500 |
| Transition Projects | Support ongoing programs and services | $2,500 |
| Vintage Trolley Inc | Trolley conversion to electric battery | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Lamb Baldwin
- Benjamin Baldwin
- Steven Schell
- Sera Baldwin Kimura
- Chi Baldwin
- Brian Kimura
- Britta Warren
Questions people ask
Does Lamb Baldwin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lamb Baldwin Foundation give?
$168,741 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,600.
Who runs Lamb Baldwin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Lamb Baldwin (TTEE & President), Benjamin Baldwin (TTEE & Treasurer), Steven Schell (Trustee) and Sera Baldwin Kimura (TTEE & Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lamb Baldwin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.