Irvin C & Evea J Bainum
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum is a private foundation based in Glenwood, Arkansas. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $525,893 to organizations in several states.
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum at a glance
In short: Irvin C & Evea J Bainum gave $526K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Texas. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $525,893
- +81.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,935
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,742
- Total assets
- $4,271,955
- -5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (52% 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 Irvin C & Evea J Bainum
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Michael Walsh and submit a letter explaining the nature of the organization. Awards are restricted to Section 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Walsh
Mailing address: Grossberg Co 6500 Rock Spring Dr, 200, Bethesda, MD 20008
Phone: (301) 571-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irvin C & Evea J Bainum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Adventist University ($226K). Together the top 10 received $482K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 86 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (52%), Arkansas (36%), California (5%), Louisiana (4%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Irvin C & Evea J Bainum open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% 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 $290K (2023) to $917K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Adventist University Keene, TX | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $225,761 |
| Ozark Adventist Academy Gentry, AR | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $94,000 |
| Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $36,709 |
| Pike County Library Assoc Glenwood, AR | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $30,851 |
| Arkansas Louisiana Conference of SDA Shreveport, LA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $23,500 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fayetteville, AR | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $16,741 |
| Maranatha Volunteers International Roseville, CA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Union College Schenectady, NY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $13,742 |
| Special Pals of the Shelter Glenwood, AR | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,500 |
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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 | $4,271,955 | $279,663 | $532,238 | $525,893 | 17 | $529,065 | $440,774 | $406,257 |
| 2023 | $4,524,530 | $246,534 | $296,191 | $290,027 | 18 | $293,109 | $246,370 | $376,176 |
| 2022 | $4,574,187 | $359,136 | $922,558 | $916,658 | 15 | $919,608 | $355,904 | $407,353 |
| 2021 | $5,137,609 | $309,238 | $355,696 | $350,165 | 16 | $352,421 | $306,504 | $403,913 |
| 2020 | $5,179,582 | $261,975 | $381,298 | $293,910 | 20 | — | $259,124 | $337,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irvin C & Evea J Bainum reported a distributable amount of $406K 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 included support for education, libraries, medical sciences, volunteer service, and other organizations. Southwestern Adventist University describes its mission as offering quality higher education in a Christ-centered environment. Maranatha Volunteers International describes itself as a nonprofit providing community structures through volunteer service. Southern Arkansas University says its mission is to provide scholarship funds to qualified students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $525,893 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $225,761, with a median grant of $13,742.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $225,761 to Southern Adventist University, $94,000 to Ozark Adventist Academy, $36,709 to Southwestern Adventist University, and $30,851 to Pike County Library Association. The filing lists the stated purpose for these grants as furthering each recipient’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tim Bainum as president, secretary, and treasurer, and Laura Habighorst as treasurer.
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum is led by Tim Bainum, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Bainum
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Habighorst
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Irvin C & Evea J Bainum
How much does Irvin C & Evea J Bainum give each year?
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum gave $526K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $290K across 18 grants.
What is Irvin C & Evea J Bainum's typical grant size?
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum's median grant in 2024 was $13,742, and its average grant was $30,935, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irvin C & Evea J Bainum that year got $11K on average.
Where does Irvin C & Evea J Bainum give grants?
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum gives mostly in Texas: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Keene, TX (3 grants), Glenwood, AR (3 grants) and Roseville, CA (2 grants).
Who are Irvin C & Evea J Bainum's largest grantees?
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Adventist University ($225,761), Ozark Adventist Academy ($94,000) and Southwestern Adventist University ($36,709), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Irvin C & Evea J Bainum?
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $529K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $406K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Irvin C & Evea J Bainum fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, libraries, medical sciences, volunteer service, and other organizations. Southwestern Adventist University describes its mission as offering quality higher education in a Christ-centered environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irvin C & Evea J Bainum?
The filing says to contact Michael Walsh and submit a letter explaining the nature of the organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Irvin C & Evea J Bainum's EIN?
Irvin C & Evea J Bainum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2135981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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