Richard Baidas Memorial Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlyMilford, Michigan · EIN 20-5027803 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
51% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Scholarship | $17,500 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarship | $14,369 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Purdue University - Northwest | Hammond, IN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI | Scholarship | $4,427 |
| Florida State College | Jacksonville, FL | Scholarship | $3,980 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Macomb Community College | Warren, MI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| St Clair Community College | Port Huron, MI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Doane University | Crete, NE | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $2,349 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $1,755 |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Grace Christian University | Grand Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $1,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,980 | 29 |
| 2024 | $150,279 | 29 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641989349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5027803
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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