Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$53,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,400 the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $52,400 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $52,350 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,400 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $53,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin 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 Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $48,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,800 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Theater Arts | Support rental of performance spaces | $10,000 |
| CS Kim Karate Child Safety Program | Outreach and general support | $10,000 |
| Woodlands Foundation | General programs and support | $10,000 |
| Sewickley Academy | Circle of stewards | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Pittsburgh | In/out school time program | $8,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian University Students | General support | $4,800 |
| American Heroes Flagpoles Foundatio | General programs and support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward B Aufman
Questions people ask
Does Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin Charitable Trust give?
$53,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward B Aufman (Manager).
What does Helen Forde Gander and Mary A Baldwin Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.