Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati
Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati gives
- In 2022 it paid out 457% 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 $14K (2022) to $495K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14497 SHS Peruvian & E Euro Fund Combined Jewish Philantropies of Boston, MA | Educational and other charitable purposes to organizations under section 501(c)(3) | $14,133 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $14,833 | $14,133 | 1 | $14,133 | — | $3,095 |
| 2021 | $67,276 | $-2,447 | $23,020 | — | — | $11,202 | — | $3,527 |
| 2020 | $90,176 | $174,774 | $510,703 | $494,524 | 18 | — | $36,786 | $12,562 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati is led by Ruth Baum, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ruth Baum
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Baum Hopper
V.p. & Treasurer
Secretary → V.p. & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Baum
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Theodore B. Baum (2020–2021) — V.p. & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased 82321
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati
Where does Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati operate?
Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
What is Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati's EIN?
Theodore & Ruth Baum Charitable Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6088058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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