G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic is a private foundation based in Stilwell, Kansas. In 2024, it reported 97 grants totaling $2,066,290 to charitable organizations, including recipients working in arts and culture, health care, education, human services, food access, and other areas.
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic at a glance
In short: G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic gave $2.1M across 97 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Missouri. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,066,290
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,302
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $24,072,787
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (23 of 97, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (54% 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 G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5000 West 175Th Street, Stilwell, KS 66085
Phone: (816) 474-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nelson Gallery Foundation ($262K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
409 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 355 grants of 409 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Missouri received 54% of grant dollars, those in Minnesota received 24%, and those in Kansas received 11%. Recipients in Massachusetts received 4% and those in Pennsylvania received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 97 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.4M (2020) to $3.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 97 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Gallery Foundation Kansas City, MO | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $261,915 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Healthcare | $260,000 |
| Carleton College Northfield, MN | Educational | $237,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Philanthropy, Volunteerism & Grantmaking Foundation | $105,186 |
| KC Uncornered Kansas City, MO | Support Mental Health | $100,400 |
| Jewish Family Services Kansas City, MO | Human Services | $61,000 |
| New Reform Temple Kansas City, MO | Religious | $58,743 |
| Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, MO | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $56,000 |
| Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $55,000 |
| Harvesters - the Community Food Network Kansas City, MO | Food, Agriculture & Nutrition | $50,000 |
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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 | $24,072,787 | $2,249,758 | $2,670,535 | $2,066,290 | 97 | $2,360,890 | $1,985,184 | $1,463,200 |
| 2023 | $24,499,842 | $2,582,021 | $2,320,423 | $1,846,942 | 97 | $2,098,630 | $2,347,766 | $1,313,580 |
| 2022 | $24,221,798 | $1,339,894 | $2,183,631 | $1,630,770 | 86 | $1,948,889 | $1,093,809 | $1,372,552 |
| 2021 | $25,065,535 | $1,883,651 | $3,679,424 | $3,298,400 | 67 | $3,451,612 | $1,656,871 | $1,714,313 |
| 2020 | $26,861,308 | $3,883,280 | $1,923,261 | $1,422,700 | 62 | — | $3,637,749 | $1,507,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 show support for arts, culture and humanities; health care; education; philanthropy and grantmaking; mental health; human services; religious organizations; food, agriculture and nutrition; and constitutional liberties.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the work of some supported organizations. Mayo Clinic says it aims to contribute to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Harvesters says it works to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the causes and impacts of hunger. The an individual recipient Symphony describes its mission as performing great performances for greater audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 97 grants totaling $2,066,290. Grants ranged from $65 to $261,915, with a median grant of $5,500.
The largest 2024 grants included $261,915 to Nelson Gallery Foundation for arts, culture and humanities; $260,000 to Mayo Clinic for health care; and $237,500 to Carleton College for education. Other notable grants included $105,186 to Jewish Federation of an individual recipient, $100,400 to KC Uncornered for mental health support, and $61,000 to Jewish Family Services for human services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Kaufmann Baum as a Class A Trustee and Bruce C Davison and Janice C Kreamer as Class B Trustees.
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Kaufmann Baum
Class A Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce C. Davison
Class B Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice C. Kreamer
Class B Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ann Drake (2020–2021) — Class B Trustee
- Former: Barbara Head (2020–2021) — Class B Trustee
- Former: G. Kenneth Baum (2020–2021) — Class A 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.
Frequently asked questions about G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic
How much does G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic give each year?
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic gave $2.1M across 97 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 97 grants.
What is G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's typical grant size?
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $21,302, across 97 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic that year got $6K on average.
Where does G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic give grants?
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic gives mostly in Missouri: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (24%) and Kansas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (41 grants), Vineyard Haven, MA (9 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 97) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Arts, Culture & Humanities" (13 grants), "Educational" (12 grants) and "Religious" (7 grants).
Who are G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's largest grantees?
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's largest 2024 grantees include Nelson Gallery Foundation ($261,915), Mayo Clinic ($260,000) and Carleton College ($237,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic?
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic reported $24.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts, culture and humanities; health care; education; philanthropy and grantmaking; mental health; human services; religious organizations; food, agriculture and nutrition; and constitutional liberties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic?
The foundation states that it 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 G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's EIN?
G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4198523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic 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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Grantable. (2026). G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/g-kenneth-and-ann-baum-philanthropic-morg_9f139b7431244fc8a19bbf1889bbc75d
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