G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic
The G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund is a private foundation established in 2014, based in Stilwell, Kansas. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation functions as a grantmaking entity with no employees, distributing funds to various charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.1M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
97
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+11.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable areas including:
- Arts, Culture & Humanities — including support for cultural institutions
- Education — promoting educational initiatives and institutions
- Human Services — addressing various social welfare needs
- Health Care — supporting medical and health-related organizations
- Religious & Synagogue Support — funding faith-based organizations
- Housing Preservation — supporting housing-related initiatives
- Civil and Human Rights — funding organizations that teach the history of civil and human rights
- Environmental Protection — promoting environmental conservation
- Animal Welfare — supporting organizations that address animal cruelty
- Public and Societal Benefit — including organizations addressing hunger, housing, shelter, and health care
- Domestic Violence Services — supporting hotline and crisis services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 67 grants in its most recent reporting year. Grant sizes typically range from $35,000 to $350,000, with notable recent grants including:
Grant Range
s typically range from $35,000 to $350,000, with notable recent grants including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas in Missouri, Massachusetts, and Kansas. Recent grants have supported organizations in Texas and the greater Kansas City region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $24,499,842
- Total Revenues: $2,582,021
- Total Expenses: $2,320,423
- Total Giving: $2,066,290
The foundation maintains substantial financial resources with consistent annual grantmaking activity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,072,787 | $24,499,842 | $24,221,798 |
| Revenue | $2,249,758 | $2,582,021 | $1,339,894 |
| Expenses | $2,670,535 | $2,320,423 | $2,183,631 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,360,890 | $2,098,630 | $1,948,889 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,985,184 | $2,347,766 | $1,093,809 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,463,200 | $1,313,580 | $1,372,552 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
G Kenneth Baum is identified as the principal officer of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN KAUFMANN BAUM | CLASS A TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRUCE C DAVISON | CLASS B TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANICE C KREAMER | CLASS B TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking operations, with the most recent tax filings dated December 1, 2023. Recent grant activity demonstrates ongoing support for cultural institutions, social services, and community organizations across its geographic focus areas.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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