Guided by faith and family values, our mission is to empower individuals through educational opportunities and giving back to our community. We are dedicated to creating lasting impacts that reflect our commitment to service, and strive to facilitate a brighter future for generations to come.
A repeated pattern stands out in the Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation C/o Thomas Baudhuin’s recent giving: large support for Catholic schools, churches, and relief organizations in Rockford, alongside scholarship awards for colleges in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. Boylan Catholic High School received the foundation’s three largest recent grants, including $32,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in both 2024 and 2025, showing sustained support over multiple years. The foundation also backed Rockford Rescue Mission with several humanitarian grants, including $12,000 in 2025 and $10,000 in 2024 and 2023, and it extended scholarship support to Iowa State University, Marquette University, and Boyce College. Its mission statement emphasizes educational opportunities, community giving, and service, and the recent grants reflect that mix through education, religion, humanitarian aid, and local community support. The foundation funds individuals as well as organizations, and its active programs include scholarship support, community donations, sponsorships, and other requests reviewed through a board process.
Education is a central lane in the foundation’s grantmaking. Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford received $32,000 in 2023, $30,000 in 2024, and $30,000 in 2025 for educational support. The foundation also gave scholarship funding to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, with $12,000 in 2023 and $10,000 in 2025, plus $8,000 to Marquette University in Milwaukee in 2023 and $8,000 to Boyce College in Louisville in 2025. Humanitarian and relief work appears as a second theme. Rockford Rescue Mission received $12,000 in 2025 and $10,000 in both 2024 and 2023 for humanitarian purposes. Yeshua Institute in Durand, Illinois, received $10,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2023, also coded as humanitarian. Community and faith-based support is another recurring area, including grants to churches and the Diocese of Rockford for religious purposes.
Typical grants are modest and tightly clustered: the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile are $2,000, $2,000, and $3,000. The recent grants list also shows a smaller number of much larger awards, especially in education and institutional support. Recipients appear across multiple years, including the same schools, churches, and relief groups receiving repeated grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation operates community support and scholarship programs, accepts unsolicited requests, and reviews first-time community support requests at an annual board meeting in early December. It funds individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $3K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$3K
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Grantmaking is regional and heavily concentrated in Illinois, with 62% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Rockford appears most often in the recent grants list, including Boylan Catholic High School, Rockford Rescue Mission, the Diocese of Rockford, Holy Family Church, and Northern Illinois Food Bank. Iowa is the top state by grant count overall, and Iowa State University in Ames is a repeated scholarship recipient. Other recipient cities include Durand, Loves Park, Beloit, Sturgeon Bay, Milwaukee, and Louisville, all within the foundation’s U.S. footprint.
Recent grants show support for schools, churches, relief organizations, and scholarship recipients. Examples include Boylan Catholic High School for educational support, Rockford Rescue Mission for humanitarian work, and Iowa State University for scholarship funding. The active programs also include community donations, sponsorships, and scholarship support.
Yes. The active scholarship program and community support programs both state that applications or requests are accepted, including through an online form for community support. First-time community support requests are reviewed at the annual board meeting held in early December.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is tightly centered at low amounts: the 25th percentile and median are both $2,000, and the 75th percentile is $3,000. Recent awards also show larger exceptions for schools, churches, and relief groups.
By grant count, Iowa is the top state, while 62% of grants go to recipients in Illinois, the foundation’s HQ state. The recent grants list shows repeated giving in Rockford, as well as awards in Ames, Milwaukee, Louisville, Durand, Beloit, Loves Park, and Sturgeon Bay.
The foundation’s stated focus areas include scholarships, higher education support, community donations, sponsorships, and youth programs. Recent grants also show religious and humanitarian support, alongside educational grants to schools and universities.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Who can apply: Open to requestors seeking a donation, sponsorship, or other support from the foundation.
Deadline: First-time community support requests are reviewed at the annual board meeting held in early December.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLY FAMILY CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $22,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD | ROCKFORD, IL | $17,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE | ROCKFORD, IL | $17,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION | ROCKFORD, IL | $12,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | AMES, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK | ROCKFORD, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | DURAND, IL | $8,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | ROSCOE, IL | $8,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL - HOLY FAMILY | ROCKFORD, IL | $8,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST BRIDGET CATHOLIC CHURCH | LOVES PARK, IL | $7,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $7,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST RITA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $7,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST JOHN BOSCO SCHOOLS | STURGEON BAY, WI | $7,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| SALVATION ARMY | ROCKFORD, IL | $7,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| CARPENTER'S PLACE | ROCKFORD, IL | $6,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| VAN VLEET FAMILY FOUNDATION | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $6,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| BOYCE COLLEGE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $6,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL - ST JAMES | ROCKFORD, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| KETTLE MORIANE LAND TRUST INC | ELKHORN, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | CONSERVATION |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL - DURAND | DURAND, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE HAITI PROJECT | ALEXANDRIA, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| ROCK RIVER CHAPLAINS | ROCKFORD, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $4,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON | MADISON, WI | $4,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| PATRIOT'S GATEWAY CENTER | ROCKFORD, IL | $4,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP | ROCKFORD, IL | $4,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | $4,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | NOTRE DAME, IN | $4,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CORPUS CHRISTI MONASTERY OF POOR CLARES | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST MARY'S ORATORY | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST PATRICKS CATHOLIC CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ST PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| HOPE FOR HAITIANS | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER | DEKALB, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| SEVERSON DELLS | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| NATIONAL MS SOCIETY GREATER ILLINOIS CHAPTER | CHICAGO, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| ROCK RIVER PANTRY | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| SHELTER CARE MINISTRIES | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CENTER | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| REMEDIES RENEWING LIVES | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| STEPPING STONES OF ROCKFORD INC | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| SALVATORIAN MISSION WAREHOUSE | NEW HOLSTEIN, WI | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN | ROCKFORD, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| LIFESCAPE | ROCKFORD, IL | $2,500 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
$22,000RELIGIOUS
DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD
$17,000RELIGIOUS
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE
$17,000SCHOLARSHIP
ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION
$12,000HUMANITARIAN
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
$8,500RELIGIOUS
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
$8,500RELIGIOUS
ST VINCENT DEPAUL - HOLY FAMILY
$8,000RELIGIOUS
ST BRIDGET CATHOLIC CHURCH
$7,000RELIGIOUS
ST JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH
$7,000RELIGIOUS
ST RITA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
$7,000RELIGIOUS
ST JOHN BOSCO SCHOOLS
$7,000EDUCATIONAL
SALVATION ARMY
$7,000HUMANITARIAN
VAN VLEET FAMILY FOUNDATION
$6,000HUMANITARIAN
BOYCE COLLEGE
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
ST VINCENT DEPAUL - ST JAMES
$5,000RELIGIOUS
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
KETTLE MORIANE LAND TRUST INC
$5,000CONSERVATION
ST VINCENT DEPAUL - DURAND
$5,000RELIGIOUS
THE HAITI PROJECT
$5,000HUMANITARIAN
ROCK RIVER CHAPLAINS
$5,000HUMANITARIAN
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
$4,000SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON
$4,000SCHOLARSHIP
PATRIOT'S GATEWAY CENTER
$4,000HUMANITARIAN
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
$4,000HUMANITARIAN
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
$4,000SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
$4,000SCHOLARSHIP
CORPUS CHRISTI MONASTERY OF POOR CLARES
$3,500RELIGIOUS
ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
$3,500RELIGIOUS
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CHURCH
$3,500RELIGIOUS
ST MARY'S ORATORY
$3,500RELIGIOUS
ST BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
$3,500RELIGIOUS
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH
$3,500RELIGIOUS
ST PATRICKS CATHOLIC CHURCH
$3,500RELIGIOUS
ST PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
$3,500RELIGIOUS
HOPE FOR HAITIANS
$3,000HUMANITARIAN
NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER
$3,000RELIGIOUS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD
$3,000RELIGIOUS
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY GREATER ILLINOIS CHAPTER
$3,000HUMANITARIAN
ROCK RIVER PANTRY
$3,000HUMANITARIAN
SHELTER CARE MINISTRIES
$3,000HUMANITARIAN
ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CENTER
$3,000HUMANITARIAN
STEPPING STONES OF ROCKFORD INC
$3,000HUMANITARIAN
SALVATORIAN MISSION WAREHOUSE
$3,000HUMANITARIAN
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN
$3,000HUMANITARIAN