Private foundation · EIN 46-1622048 · Del Mar, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rick and Donna Baldridge Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $55K total, median $5,000. 89% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
9
$55K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2023

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Legacy Gold Charityrolf Beirschke ISan Diego, CAFundraising$10K
Legacy FoundationPlymouth Meeting, PACommunity development$8,705
Patrons of the PradoSan Diego, CAEducation$7,500
Switchfoot Bro-AmPasadena, CACommunity development$5,346
Redeemer Prsbyterian ChurchEncinitas, CAReligious$5,000
LA Jolla PlayhouseLA Jolla, CAEducation & arts$5,000
National Conflict Resolution CenterSan Diego, CAEducation$5,000
Rise Up IndustriesSan Diego, CACommunity development$5,000
Various Public Charities Under 5000San Diego, CACommunity development$3,600

By state: California 8 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Rick and Donna Baldridge Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Del Mar, California, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rick and Donna Baldridge Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Rick and Donna Baldridge Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $55K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Rick and Donna Baldridge Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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