The Baum Family Foundation for
The Baum Family Foundation for is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jupiter, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $250K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $35K.
The Baum Family Foundation for at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,519,520
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $101,068
- +900.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $250,428
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $276,711
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Baum Family Foundation for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Baum Family Foundation for gives
- In 2024 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $16K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary to Maxx Inc Dunnellon, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $6,000 |
| Barky Pines Rescue Loxahatchee, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $2,500 |
| From Kennels to Homes Delray Beach, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $2,250 |
| Humans and Animals United Brooksville, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $1,300 |
| Saving Grace and Furry Friends Resc Plantation, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $1,200 |
| Southeast Veterinary Ft Lauderdale, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $1,064 |
| Pet Rescue Miami N Miami Beach, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $1,000 |
| Cats Exclusive Margate Margate, FL | Contribution for Veterinary Services | $932 |
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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 | $3,519,520 | $101,068 | $276,711 | — | — | $250,428 | $35,276 | $169,132 |
| 2023 | $3,296,378 | $10,100 | $419,114 | — | — | $402,898 | $34,630 | $158,407 |
| 2022 | $3,262,569 | $17,898 | $407,523 | $16,246 | 8 | $384,193 | $29,889 | $173,369 |
| 2021 | $4,172,035 | $4,520,603 | $457,921 | $4,775 | 5 | $445,762 | $130,907 | $152,277 |
| 2020 | $83,971 | $350,000 | $340,178 | $5,624 | 3 | — | — | $2,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baum Family Foundation for reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Baum Family Foundation for is led by Karen Baum, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Baum
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Balduzzi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Deshong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Calloway
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Baum Family Foundation for
How large is The Baum Family Foundation for?
The Baum Family Foundation for reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Baum Family Foundation for?
The Baum Family Foundation for is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jupiter, FL. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Baum Family Foundation for operate?
The Baum Family Foundation for has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia.
What is The Baum Family Foundation for's EIN?
The Baum Family Foundation for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0747608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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