Harold C and Janet A Baldauf Foundation
Invitation OnlyHemlock, Michigan · EIN 38-2956559 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Lutheran Church | Hemlock, MI | Operations and missions | $1,618,500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Traverse City, MI | General Fund | $500,000 |
| St Peters Lutheran School | Hemlock, MI | Upgrade Chrome books | $30,000 |
| Garuna Foundation | Pheonix, AZ | Missions in Cambodia, Thailand, etc | $17,600 |
| Valley Lutheran High School | Saginaw, MI | Lutheran High School Education | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $3,750 |
| MI District LCMS | Ann Arbor, MI | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Church | Hemlock, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| MD Anderson Clinic | Houston, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Youth leadership school | $2,000 |
| Christ Care Ministries | Melbourne, FL | General Fund | $1,500 |
| American Cornerstone Institute Inc | Washington, DC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | At-risk family/kid assistance | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | St Louis, MO | Radio ministry | $1,000 |
| Patrick Henry College | Purcellville, VA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Pheonix, AZ | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Martin Luther Chapel | East Lansing, MI | Operations and missions | $500 |
| Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch | Minot, ND | General Fund | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,200,650 | 20 |
| 2024 | $306,600 | 16 |
| 2023 | $415,150 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102080
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2956559
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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