The Jerome and Sonia Baum
The Jerome and Sonia Baum is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $277K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $40K.
The Jerome and Sonia Baum at a glance
In short: The Jerome and Sonia Baum gave $53K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,500
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $277,457
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jerome and Sonia Baum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc ($20K). Together the top 6 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jerome and Sonia Baum gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | High Touch Medical Program | $20,000 |
| Univ of MD St Joseph Medical Ctr Towson, MD | Operations | $15,000 |
| Beth El Congregation Baltimore, MD | Annual Appeal | $5,000 |
| The Arc Baltimore Baltmore, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Charities Baltimore, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
| Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Ctr Baltimore, MD | Jewish Life Programs | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $277,457 | $53,571 | $58,257 | $52,500 | 6 | $54,127 | $39,775 | $59,834 |
| 2024 | $282,143 | $-4,972 | $45,420 | $41,000 | 6 | $42,288 | $9,608 | $53,285 |
| 2023 | $332,535 | $5,674 | $46,264 | $41,500 | 7 | $42,841 | $9,229 | $42,152 |
| 2022 | $373,125 | $23,810 | $36,349 | $32,000 | 7 | $33,171 | $21,079 | $43,744 |
| 2021 | $385,664 | $79,330 | $37,533 | $34,295 | 8 | — | $32,189 | $37,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerome and Sonia Baum reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jerome and Sonia Baum is led by Louis F. Friedman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louis F. Friedman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles J. Bishow
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan G. Isaacson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Jerome and Sonia Baum
How much does The Jerome and Sonia Baum give each year?
The Jerome and Sonia Baum gave $53K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 6 grants.
What is The Jerome and Sonia Baum's typical grant size?
The Jerome and Sonia Baum's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,750, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jerome and Sonia Baum give grants?
The Jerome and Sonia Baum gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants).
Does The Jerome and Sonia Baum give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Jerome and Sonia Baum's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
Who are The Jerome and Sonia Baum's largest grantees?
The Jerome and Sonia Baum's largest 2025 grantees include Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc ($20,000), Univ of MD St Joseph Medical Ctr ($15,000) and Beth El Congregation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerome and Sonia Baum?
The Jerome and Sonia Baum reported $277K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 is The Jerome and Sonia Baum's EIN?
The Jerome and Sonia Baum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2006380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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