Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable is a private foundation based in Seminole, Florida. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations in Ohio and Kentucky, including organizations working in education, human services, the arts, and animal welfare.
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable at a glance
In short: Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable gave $122K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,000
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,519
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,934,887
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (6 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% 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 Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable
- 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: 9039 Baywood Park Drive, Seminole, FL 33777
Phone: (727) 656-8257
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alice Lloyd College ($7K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Ohio received 86% of grant dollars and recipients in Kentucky received 14%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 $122K (2024) to $133K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Student Work Program Grant | $7,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | Funding of Family Center | $7,000 |
| Toledo Symphony Toledo, OH | Youth Programming | $7,000 |
| Bittersweet Inc Whitehouse, OH | Equipment for Culinary Program | $6,000 |
| The Toledo Zoo Toledo, OH | Community Partner Membership | $6,000 |
| Berea College Berea, KY | Tuition Scholarships for Two Student | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Youth Services Toledo, OH | School Support Program | $5,000 |
| Imagination Station Toledo, OH | STEAM Education and Enrichment | $5,000 |
| New Opportunity School for Women Berea, KY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Council on Domestic Viole Findlay, OH | Harmony House Supervised Visitation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,934,887 | $72,282 | $158,944 | $122,000 | 27 | $122,000 | $37,054 | $122,983 |
| 2023 | $2,023,002 | $29,597 | $158,762 | $124,653 | 27 | $124,653 | $31,970 | $112,174 |
| 2022 | $2,161,431 | $59,291 | $168,039 | $133,122 | 29 | $133,122 | $27,480 | $115,984 |
| 2021 | $2,279,059 | $215,897 | $181,148 | $132,047 | 30 | $132,047 | $58,152 | $132,339 |
| 2020 | $2,228,587 | $218,627 | $161,712 | $127,074 | 29 | — | $28,314 | $130,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable reported a distributable amount of $123K 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 grants support a range of organizations and programs. For example, Alice Lloyd College describes its mission as educating mountain people for leadership and making college accessible to qualified students regardless of financial circumstances. Bittersweet says it provides support and active treatment programs for people with autism, while Diabetes Youth Services describes its work as providing educational services and year-round school support for local children with type 1 diabetes. Humane Ohio says it works to end dog and cat overpopulation in the greater Toledo area through spay/neuter services and responsible-pet-care promotion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $122,000 across 27 grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $7,000 to Alice Lloyd College for a student work program, $7,000 to Toledo Museum of Art for its family center, and $7,000 to Toledo Symphony for youth programming. Other grants included $6,000 to Bittersweet for culinary program equipment and $5,000 each to Berea College for tuition scholarships for two students, New Opportunity School for Women for general operating support, and Sylvania Area Family Services for summer camp scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Preis, Jori Jex, and Eliza Severson as trustees.
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eliza Severson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Nancy Preis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jori Jex
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Puckett (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $4K, to Nancy Preis (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable
How much does Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable give each year?
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable gave $122K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 27 grants.
What is Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's typical grant size?
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,519, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable that year got $4K on average.
Where does Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable give grants?
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (18 grants), Berea, KY (2 grants) and Sylvania, OH (2 grants).
Does Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's largest grantees?
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Alice Lloyd College ($7,000), Toledo Museum of Art ($7,000) and Toledo Symphony ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable?
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (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 Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants support a range of organizations and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable?
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 Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's EIN?
Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1300465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable 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 2020–2024
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