FBB Baumann Foundation
FBB Baumann Foundation is a private foundation, based in Claremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $135K.
FBB Baumann Foundation at a glance
In short: FBB Baumann Foundation gave $135K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +121.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,500
- +121.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,500
- Total assets
- $26,752
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who FBB Baumann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of La Verne ($110K). Together the top 2 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How FBB Baumann Foundation gives
- Giving grew 343% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne La Verne, CA | Support of the university choral deparatment, travel scholarships-youth educational | $110,000 |
| House of Ruth Claremont, CA | Counseling,educational and work placement assistance, and temporary sheltler for victims of domestic abuse and their children. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,752 | $140,000 | $138,250 | $135,000 | 2 | $135,000 | $1,268 |
| 2024 | $21,802 | $60,000 | $64,050 | $61,000 | 2 | $61,000 | $1,229 |
| 2023 | $22,852 | $70,000 | $71,799 | $70,510 | 2 | $70,510 | $1,361 |
| 2022 | $24,651 | $25,000 | $31,025 | $30,500 | 3 | $30,500 | $1,297 |
| 2021 | $30,676 | $60,000 | $54,581 | $53,920 | 4 | $53,920 | $1,208 |
| 2020 | $25,257 | $35,000 | $24,010 | $22,700 | 4 | — | $973 |
| 2018 | $7,332 | $57,000 | $62,046 | $60,881 | 3 | — | $448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FBB Baumann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FBB Baumann Foundation is led by Frederick Bbbaumann, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick Bbbaumann
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julianne Baumann
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frederick Bb Baumann (2018–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 FBB Baumann Foundation
How much does FBB Baumann Foundation give each year?
FBB Baumann Foundation gave $135K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 2 grants.
How large is FBB Baumann Foundation?
FBB Baumann Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does FBB Baumann Foundation operate?
FBB Baumann Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is FBB Baumann Foundation's EIN?
FBB Baumann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8483351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 14, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
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