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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$725K
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
19
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking focuses on:
- Arts and culture
- Museums
- Education (elementary and secondary)
- Health (in-patient medical care and hospital care)
- Religion (particularly Protestant Christianity)
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation provides excise tax refunds to grantees and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$10,000-$13,000
Average Grant
amount: varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Michigan
- South Carolina
- Illinois (limited activity)
Notable service areas include Hastings, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $10,993,995
- Total revenues: $2,104,966
- Total expenses: $764,259
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $278,944
Historical Asset Growth:
- 2023: $9.7 million
- 2022: $10.4 million
- 2021: $9.9 million
- 2020: $9.1 million
- 2019: $9.3 million
- 2011: $5.5 million
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|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Barry County Commission on Aging ($250,000), Friends of Performing Arts Center ($200,000), Hastings Area Schools ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BARRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HASTINGS, MI | SPIRITUAL CARE | $20,000 |
| BARRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HASTINGS, MI | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | $5,000 |
| BARRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HASTINGS, MI | HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY | $5,000 |
| BARRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HASTINGS, MI | HASTINGS BAND BOOSTERS | $5,000 |
| BARRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HASTINGS, MI | HASTINGS EDUCATIONAL ENRICH | $5,000 |
| BARRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HASTINGS, MI | FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER | $5,000 |
| BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING HASTINGS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $250,000 |
| BARRY COUNTY JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION HASTINGS, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $30,000 |
| BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY HASTINGS, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $5,000 |
| BLUFFTON SELF HELP BLUFFTON, SC | GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Larry R. Baum - Director and President
- A. Earlene Baum - Director and Secretary
- David L. Baum - Director and Vice President
None of the directors receive compensation for their roles. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees with 0 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID L BAUM | DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT | — | — |
| A EARLENE BAUM | DIRECTOR / SECRETARY | — | — |
| KEVIN L BAUM | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 660 Indian Hills Drive Hastings, MI 49058-9480
Telephone: 269-945-5009
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Baum Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking focuses on: • Arts and culture • Museums • Education (elementary and secondary) • Health (in-patient medical care and hospital care) • Religion (particularly Protestant Christianity) • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation provides excise tax refunds to grantees and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from The Baum Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $725,000 • Number of grants in 2024: 17-20 grants • Median grant size: $10,000-$13,000 • Grant range: $100-$465,000 • Average grant amount: varies by year **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Friends of the Hastings Performing Arts Center: $200,000 • Barry Community Foundation (Spiritual Care): $20,000 • Barry Community Foundation (Hastings Educational Enrichment): $5,000 **Historical Giving Trends:** • 2023: $712,000 across 20 grants • 2022: $750,00…
Where does The Baum Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Michigan • South Carolina • Illinois (limited activity) Notable service areas include Hastings, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island.
What size grants does The Baum Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Baum Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $725K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Baum Family Foundation's EIN?
The Baum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3443737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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