LR Bauman Foundation Inc
LR Bauman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Little Falls, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports 15 grants totaling $827,736, and its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
LR Bauman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: LR Bauman Foundation Inc gave $828K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $55K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $827,736
- +37.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $55,182
- +19.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $20,512,421
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to LR Bauman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Aprio 150 Clove Road Suite 70, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Phone: (973) 808-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LR Bauman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Montefiore Medical Center ($271K). Together the top 10 received $791K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 37 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% each to recipients in New Jersey, Illinois, and Florida, and 4% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LR Bauman Foundation Inc gives
- 33% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 78% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% 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 (2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2024) to $3.8M (2023). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $828K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY | Sustaining | $271,236 |
| Endangered Rainforest Rescue Narrowsburg, NY | Sustaining | $212,500 |
| Congenital Hyperinsulinism International Glen Ridge, NJ | Sustaining | $42,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Guide DOF Foundation for the Blind Smithtown, NY | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| The Pink Agenda New York, NY | Sustaining | $40,000 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | Sustaining | $35,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Sustaining | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,512,421 | $3,513,995 | $1,302,730 | $827,736 | 15 | $1,007,161 | $3,276,676 | $1,007,980 |
| 2025 | $18,301,156 | $2,817,359 | $1,054,673 | $601,500 | 13 | $789,029 | $2,585,714 | $880,952 |
| 2024 | $16,538,470 | $2,011,970 | $713,020 | $240,000 | 1 | $444,946 | $1,770,897 | $802,437 |
| 2023 | $15,239,520 | $1,171,804 | $4,323,930 | $3,830,000 | 7 | $4,050,639 | $965,332 | $813,235 |
| 2022 | $18,391,646 | $1,967,001 | $1,119,766 | $550,000 | 1 | $769,180 | $1,634,915 | $982,026 |
| 2021 | $17,544,411 | $1,099,813 | $1,937,240 | $1,403,414 | 1 | — | $784,229 | $1,018,973 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LR Bauman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations including a medical center, a rainforest rescue organization, health-related nonprofits, hunger-relief organizations, and groups working in areas such as breast cancer research, youth mental health, and civic participation.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: Montefiore Medical Center says its mission is to heal, teach, discover, and advance community health. Congenital Hyperinsulinism International says it works to improve the lives of people affected by congenital hyperinsulinism. Food Bank for New York City says it works to empower New Yorkers to achieve food security. The Pink Agenda says it raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Helen Keller International says it partners with communities to advance health, nutrition, and vision. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Sounds of Saving describes itself as a music and mental-health organization serving young people, and The Andrew Goodman Foundation says it works to make young voices and votes a powerful force in democracy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $827,736. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $271,236, with a median of $40,000.
Notable 2026 grants included $271,236 to Montefiore Medical Center, $212,500 to Endangered Rainforest Rescue, $42,500 to Congenital Hyperinsulinism International, and $40,000 each to Alzheimer’s Association, Food Bank for New York City, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Parkinson’s Foundation, and The Pink Agenda. The listed grants identify their purpose as “sustaining.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2026 filing are John Landrum Bryant, Vice President and CFO; Walter G. Lewis, Trustee; Lawrence Leaf, Trustee; Amine Mamlouk, Trustee; and Milad S. Bader, President.
LR Bauman Foundation Inc is led by Milad S. Bader, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Milad S. Bader
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$10K (2025) → $25K (2026)
Lawrence Leaf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Walter G. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amine Mamlouk
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
John Landrum Bryant
Vice President & CFO
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Vice President & CFO, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $250K (2026)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Msgr Kevin W. Irwin (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Bauman Decd (2024) — President
- Former: Gerald Torres (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Bauman (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $250K, to John Landrum Bryant (Vice President and CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about LR Bauman Foundation Inc
How much does LR Bauman Foundation Inc give each year?
LR Bauman Foundation Inc gave $828K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $602K across 13 grants.
What is LR Bauman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
LR Bauman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $40,000, and its average grant was $55,182, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LR Bauman Foundation Inc give grants?
LR Bauman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does LR Bauman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on LR Bauman Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining" (15 grants).
Who are LR Bauman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
LR Bauman Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Montefiore Medical Center ($271,236), Endangered Rainforest Rescue ($212,500) and Congenital Hyperinsulinism International ($42,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is LR Bauman Foundation Inc?
LR Bauman Foundation Inc reported $20.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 LR Bauman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LR Bauman Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LR Bauman Foundation Inc's EIN?
LR Bauman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1312674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does LR Bauman Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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