William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation
The William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilsonville, Oregon. Its 2025 grants supported educational institutions and organizations working in areas including ministry, family services, children’s services, women’s health, youth programs, animal rescue, and services for veterans.
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation at a glance
In short: William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation gave $611K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Oregon. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $610,500
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,875
- +27.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,750
- Total assets
- $7,689,872
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William H & Mary L Bauman 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: 7991 Sw Edgewater Dr E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (503) 651-1153
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Fox University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 76 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant list includes 11 Oregon recipients and one Indiana recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $39K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $580K (2019) to $611K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $611K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Fox University Newberg, OR | Student Center Building Program & Student Scholarships | $200,000 |
| Pacific Conference of Evangelical Church NA Clackamas, OR | School of Ministry General Funding | $150,000 |
| Warner Pacific College Portland, OR | Student Scholarships and Academic Programs | $60,000 |
| Family Peace Center Portland, OR | General Program Funding | $55,000 |
| Childrens Center of Clackamas County Oregon City, OR | General Program Funding | $50,000 |
| Ohsu Center for Womens Health Portland, OR | General Program Funding | $42,500 |
| Trillium Family Services Portland, OR | Youth Programs & General Program Funding | $35,000 |
| Portland OPP Industrial Center Inc DBA Rosemary Anderson High School Portland, OR | Clyde Brual Memorial Fund | $6,000 |
| Hope Village Foundation Canby, OR | General Program Funding | $3,000 |
| One Mission Society Greenwood, IN | General Program Funding | $3,000 |
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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 | $7,689,872 | $420,056 | $758,239 | $610,500 | 12 | $625,018 | $295,858 | $600,704 |
| 2024 | $8,028,055 | $676,361 | $731,430 | $600,000 | 15 | $616,147 | $562,781 | $526,058 |
| 2023 | $8,083,124 | $427,183 | $726,865 | $610,000 | 15 | $625,522 | $323,953 | $448,735 |
| 2022 | $8,382,806 | $650,486 | $747,324 | $600,000 | 16 | $615,538 | $544,794 | $458,616 |
| 2021 | $8,479,644 | $1,154,594 | $725,790 | $600,000 | 18 | $615,220 | $1,046,553 | $496,546 |
| 2020 | $8,050,840 | $317,946 | $695,382 | $585,000 | 17 | — | $225,138 | $419,015 |
| 2019 | $8,428,276 | $480,866 | $706,199 | $580,000 | 17 | — | $374,943 | $491,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $601K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for student scholarships, academic programs, a student center building program, a school of ministry, and general or youth program funding.
Among its grantees, George Fox University describes its mission as preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Trillium Family Services describes its work as building brighter futures with children and families. Returning Veterans Project says it offers free and confidential services to veterans, active service members, and their families in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $610,500. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $38,750. Notable awards included $200,000 to George Fox University for its student center building program and student scholarships; $150,000 to Pacific Conference of Evangelical Church NA for school of ministry general funding; $60,000 to Warner Pacific College for student scholarships and academic programs; and $55,000 to Family Peace Center for general program funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bill Vermillion, Paul Schwindt, and Julietta Bauman Freres as trustees. Rod Vermillion is listed as a former trustee.
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill Vermillion
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Julietta Bauman Freres
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Paul Schwindt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$11K (2019) → $11K (2025)
Rod Vermillion
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Paul Schwindt (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation
How much does William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation give each year?
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation gave $611K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $600K across 15 grants.
What is William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's typical grant size?
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $38,750, and its average grant was $50,875, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation give grants?
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (6 grants).
Does William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's largest grantees?
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include George Fox University ($200,000), Pacific Conference of Evangelical Church NA ($150,000) and Warner Pacific College ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation?
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $601K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for student scholarships, academic programs, a student center building program, a school of ministry, and general or youth program funding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William H & Mary L Bauman 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 ↑
What is William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's EIN?
William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6234071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). William H & Mary L Bauman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-h-and-mary-l-bauman-foundation-morg_8572c10fb0a84748805653c77bdd0076
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