Bauman Family Foundation Inc
Bauman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Little Falls, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports 16 grants totaling $837,736, including support for medical, health, hunger-relief, and environmental organizations.
Bauman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bauman Family Foundation Inc gave $838K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $52K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $837,736
- +84.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $52,359
- +49.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $9,990,546
- -7.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bauman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Aprio 150 Clove Road Suite 701, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Phone: (973) 808-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bauman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Montefiore Medical Center ($271K). Together the top 10 received $791K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 60 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to New Jersey, 5% each to Florida and Illinois, and 4% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bauman Family Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $454K (2025) to $8.5M (2024). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $838K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY | Sustaining | $271,236 |
| Endangered Rainforest Rescue Narrowsburg, NY | Sustaining | $212,500 |
| Congenital Hyperinsulinism International Glen Ridge, NJ | Sustaining | $42,500 |
| The Pink Agenda New York, NY | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Guide DOF Foundation for the Blind Smithtown, NY | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | Sustaining | $35,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Sustaining | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,990,546 | $1,055,991 | $1,834,731 | $837,736 | 16 | $1,145,416 | $511,666 | $726,800 |
| 2025 | $10,769,286 | $698,476 | $1,519,806 | $454,000 | 13 | $811,895 | $142,980 | $761,165 |
| 2024 | $11,590,616 | $1,074,127 | $9,879,764 | $8,495,000 | 21 | $9,231,233 | $573,810 | $1,006,662 |
| 2023 | $20,396,253 | $590,835 | $3,504,077 | $1,900,000 | 9 | $2,786,158 | $52,530 | $1,236,486 |
| 2022 | $23,309,495 | $2,794,664 | $10,508,393 | $8,205,000 | 1 | $9,010,066 | $1,363,899 | $1,547,976 |
| 2021 | $31,023,224 | $2,051,341 | $6,434,362 | $4,495,000 | 1 | — | $1,160,299 | $1,796,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bauman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $727K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical care and research, disease-related services, food security, and environmental work.
Grantee missions illustrate this range. Congenital Hyperinsulinism International says it is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by congenital hyperinsulinism. Food Bank for New York City says its mission is to empower New Yorkers to achieve food security. The Pink Agenda says it raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Sounds of Saving describes itself as a music and mental-health organization serving young people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $837,736. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $271,236, with a median of $37,500.
The largest reported grants included $271,236 to Montefiore Medical Center and $212,500 to Endangered Rainforest Rescue. Other grants included $42,500 to Congenital Hyperinsulinism International; $40,000 each to The Pink Agenda, Food Bank for New York City, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Parkinson’s Foundation, and Alzheimer’s Association; $35,000 to Helen Keller International; and $30,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The filing lists these grants as sustaining.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John Landrum Bryant as vice president and CFO; Milad Bader as president; and Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Larry Leaf, and Amine Manlouk as directors.
Bauman Family Foundation Inc is led by Milad Bader, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Milad Bader
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $240K (2026)
Larry Leaf
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Walter G. Lewis
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amine Manlouk
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
John Landrum Bryant
Vice President & CFO
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Vice President & CFO, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Msgr Kevin W. Irwin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Gerald Torres (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia Bauman (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Gary D. Bass (2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $240K, to Milad Bader (President).
Frequently asked questions about Bauman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Bauman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Bauman Family Foundation Inc gave $838K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $454K across 13 grants.
What is Bauman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bauman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $37,500, and its average grant was $52,359, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bauman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Bauman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Bauman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Bauman Family Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining" (16 grants).
Who are Bauman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bauman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Montefiore Medical Center ($271,236), Endangered Rainforest Rescue ($212,500) and Congenital Hyperinsulinism International ($42,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Bauman Family Foundation Inc?
Bauman Family Foundation Inc reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $727K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bauman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical care and research, disease-related services, food security, and environmental work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bauman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bauman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bauman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3119290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Bauman Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Bauman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bauman-family-foundation-inc-morg_f6dba0bdd7084c6b8c650406b75cf9a0
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