David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation
The David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. Its stated purpose was to support other tax-exempt organizations through contributions, rather than conducting direct charitable activities.
David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 28 grants in 2021 (avg $73K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,030,610
- +1127.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 28
- +64.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $72,522
- +645.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $770
- Primary geography
- Arizona (89% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It stated that it did not presently receive applications.
- Contact
Application contact: David Baum
Mailing address: 60 Woodcrest Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (973) 564-5060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Brown University Donor Advised Fund ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, reported grant dollars by recipient state were Arizona, 89%; Rhode Island, 6%; Massachusetts, 4%; New Jersey, 1%; and California, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation gives
- 36% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $2.0M (2021). In 2021 it made 28 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Donor Advised Fund Siloam Springs, AZ | General Support to Various Charities. | $1,811,877 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Education | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Boston, MA | General Support to Various Charities. | $50,232 |
| Martha's Vineyard Youth Vineyard Haven, MA | Medical Support for Children | $26,795 |
| Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israeli South Orange, NJ | Religious | $13,316 |
| Brown Risd Hillel Providence, RI | Religious | $11,800 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Brookline, MA | Community Services | $2,500 |
| Millburn-Short Hills Business Organiztion Millburn, NJ | Community Services | $2,500 |
| You'veve Got a Friend West Tisbury, MA | To aid islanders in need, suffering from catastrophic events or illnesses, and to aid other charitable organizations that serve the island of martha's vineyard. | $2,500 |
| Temple B'nai Abraham Oakland, CA | Religious | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reported 28 grants; the 2020 filing reported 17.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $538,272 | $2,048,797 | $2,030,610 | 28 | $411,653 | $34,647 |
| 2020 | $1,491,284 | $149,507 | $176,211 | $165,461 | 17 | $138,757 | $78,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2021 — 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 foundation’s stated activity was making contributions to organizations qualifying for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2021 grants included support for education, religious organizations, arts, medical support for children, and community services.
Among the grantees, The City School Inc. describes its mission as developing youth leadership for civic involvement and social change. MRCC Foundation Inc. describes its purpose as administering scholarships for eligible Mountain Ridge Country Club employees, family members, and service providers, and raising funds for public charities.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $2,030,610. The median grant was $770; grants ranged from $50 to $1,811,877. The largest grants included $1,811,877 to Brown University Donor Advised Fund for general support to various charities, $100,000 to Brown University for education, and $50,232 to Fidelity Charitable for general support to various charities. Other notable grants included $26,795 to Martha’s Vineyard Youth for medical support for children and $13,316 to Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israeli for religious purposes.
The foundation stated that its trustees selected organizations based on their knowledge of those organizations’ activities. It did not make grants, gifts, loans, or scholarships to individuals and did not conduct donation programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed David Baum and Andrea Terzi Baum as trustees.
David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andrea Terzi Baum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Baum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation
How much does David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation give each year?
David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 28 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $165K across 17 grants.
What is David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $770, and its average grant was $72,522, across 28 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation give grants?
David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Millburn, NJ (4 grants), Edgartown, MA (3 grants), Providence, RI (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (7 grants), "Education" (5 grants) and "Medical" (4 grants).
Who are David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Brown University Donor Advised Fund ($1,811,877), Brown University ($100,000) and Fidelity Charitable ($50,232), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated activity was making contributions to organizations qualifying for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2021 grants included support for education, religious organizations, arts, medical support for children, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's EIN?
David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7178822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does David and Andrea Baum Family Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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