Charles C Baum Foundation Inc
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Severna Park, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including community and educational institutions, arts and journalism organizations, and groups working in areas such as mindfulness and animal rescue.
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles C Baum Foundation Inc gave $92K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,523
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,160
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $736,639
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles C Baum Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Patricia B Baum. No specific forms or materials are required, and there are no restrictions on awards. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia B Baum
Mailing address: 457 Holly Farms Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
Phone: (410) 703-1025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles C Baum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greenlight Fund (Baltimore) ($27K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 85 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Maryland (60%) and Massachusetts (30%), with additional amounts going to California (5%), North Carolina (3%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles C Baum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2023) to $204K (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Fund (Baltimore) Boston, MA | General | $26,523 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | General | $20,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Library Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| The Seed School of Maryland Baltimore, MD | General | $7,500 |
| Sheppard Pratt Baltimore, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Case at Duke University Durham, NC | General | $3,000 |
| Prison Yoga Project San Quentin, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Center for Hope (Lifebridge) Baltimore Child Abuse Baltimore, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Give Well Oakland, CA | General | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $736,639 | $64,541 | $96,208 | $91,523 | 22 | $91,523 | $60,770 | $94,483 |
| 2023 | $768,306 | $38,341 | $86,085 | $81,600 | 12 | $81,600 | $34,734 | $82,675 |
| 2022 | $816,050 | $33,938 | $107,786 | $105,250 | 17 | $105,250 | $31,882 | $88,824 |
| 2021 | $889,898 | $135,531 | $191,470 | $191,355 | 19 | — | $135,416 | $96,575 |
| 2020 | $945,837 | $137,405 | $223,305 | $204,090 | 15 | — | $118,190 | $85,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles C Baum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Baltimore Community Foundation describes its work as improving quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, civic leadership, and strategic investments. The SEED School of Maryland describes itself as a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school. Prison Yoga Project says it seeks a healing-centered approach to crime, addiction, and mental illness through yoga and embodied mindfulness. Other 2024 grantees include Baltimore School for the Arts, Thread, Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery, and Wet Noses Rescue, whose stated work includes supporting arts education, young people, cemetery preservation, and abandoned dogs and puppies, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $91,523. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $26,523, with a median of $1,250. Its largest grants were $26,523 to Greenlight Fund (Baltimore), $20,000 to Baltimore Community Foundation, $10,000 to Enoch Pratt Library, $7,500 to The SEED School of Maryland, and $5,000 to Sheppard Pratt. The listed purposes for these grants were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia B Baum as president/treasurer; Sylvia Horowitz as vice president/assistant secretary; John E Baum as vice president/secretary; and Katie Baum and Matthew Baum as assistant vice presidents.
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc is led by Patricia B. Baum, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia B. Baum
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Baum
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Baum
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Baum
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Horowitz
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles C Baum Foundation Inc
How much does Charles C Baum Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc gave $92K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 12 grants.
What is Charles C Baum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $4,160, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles C Baum Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Charles C Baum Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles C Baum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles C Baum Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles C Baum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greenlight Fund (Baltimore) ($26,523), Baltimore Community Foundation ($20,000) and Enoch Pratt Library ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles C Baum Foundation Inc?
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc reported $737K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles C Baum Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Baltimore Community Foundation describes its work as improving quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, civic leadership, and strategic investments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles C Baum Foundation Inc?
Contact Patricia B Baum. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles C Baum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles C Baum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1342909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Charles C Baum Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-c-baum-foundation-inc-morg_d64329078ede45e081ea6b484780ef62
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