Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation
The Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Calabasas, California. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2022 (avg $84K), mostly in California. 67% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,520,114
- +18.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 18
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $84,451
- -40.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $87,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (12 of 18, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation
- 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: 23500 Park Sorrento No H24, Calabasas, CA 91302-4138
Phone: (818) 887-5177
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($152K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 39 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, recipients in California received 73% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Illinois and Washington, DC, at 10% each, and Tennessee at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 12 of 18 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $66K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $58K first-time, $115K repeat.
- 11% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Donation to Worthy Charity | $152,114 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington DC, DC | Donation to Worthy Charity | $150,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | Donation to Worthy Charity | $150,000 |
| Congregation or Ami Calabasas, CA | Donation to Worthy Charity | $149,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Van Nuys, CA | Donation to Worthy Charity | $124,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation to Worthy Charity | $105,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Donation to Worthy Charity | $100,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Donation to Worthy Charity | $100,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CA | Donation to Worthy Charity | $100,000 |
| Alzheimer's Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Donation to Worthy Charity | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— Assets were not provided for 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,678 | $1,554,255 | $1,520,114 | 18 | $1,520,114 | — | $25,739 |
| 2021 | $1,549,577 | $606,272 | $1,288,651 | $1,280,310 | 9 | $1,280,310 | $153 | $119,697 |
| 2020 | $2,226,613 | $2,241,271 | $111,100 | $110,730 | 12 | — | $7,170 | $70,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas including university philanthropy, humanitarian food relief, cancer and diabetes, Jewish human rights, Alzheimer’s care and research, hunger relief, and animal rescue. For example, the Campanile Foundation describes its work as managing philanthropic assets and supporting private giving for San Diego State University; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Foxy and the Hounds describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $1,520,114 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $152,114, with a median grant of $87,500. Among the largest were $152,114 to Alzheimer’s Association, $150,000 each to World Central Kitchen and the Campanile Foundation, and $149,000 to Congregation Or Ami. Other notable grants included $124,000 to Jewish National Fund; $105,000 to St Jude Children’s Hospital; $100,000 each to City of Hope, Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Yosemite Conservancy; and $75,000 each to Alzheimer’s Los Angeles and Alzheimer’s Orange County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara L. Baim was listed as a trustee on the 2022 filing.
Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation is led by Barbara L. Baim, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Barbara L. Baim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation
How much does Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation give each year?
Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.3M across 9 grants.
What is Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $87,500, and its average grant was $84,451, across 18 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation that year got $66K on average.
Where does Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation give grants?
Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants).
Does Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Worthy Charity" (18 grants).
Who are Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($152,114), World Central Kitchen ($150,000) and The Campanile Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas including university philanthropy, humanitarian food relief, cancer and diabetes, Jewish human rights, Alzheimer’s care and research, hunger relief, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation's EIN?
Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6930319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Roslyn and Joseph Baim Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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