Bainum Family Foundation
The Bainum Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Washington, DC, established in 1968 by entrepreneur Stewart Bainum Sr. and his wife, Jane Bainum. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission centered on creating lasting systems change for children and families experiencing racial and economic disparities. The foundation employs 44 staff members and maintains a collaborative work environment designed to support its mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$731.8M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.1M
+82.3% YoY
Grant Count
94
+32.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$129K
+37.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's vision is a society where all children thrive. The organization works alongside communities to co-create lasting systems change for the well-being of young children and families, recognizing the tremendous power, expertise, and lived experience within every community.
The foundation's primary focus is Early Childhood, with emphasis on five interconnected aspects that contribute to healthy growth and development:
- Housing Stability
- Family Economic Security
- Health, including Prenatal and Perinatal Care
- Mental Health and Well-being
- Early Learning
The foundation also maintains Legacy Programs that reflect other interests of the Bainum family, including Family Philanthropy, Bainum Foundation Farm, and the Seventh-day Adventist Initiative.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants ranging from $18,000 to $1 million, with a median grant size of $50,000. Recent tax filings indicate 94 grants distributed, with total giving of approximately $12.1 million in recent years.
Grant Range
of $50,000. Recent tax filings indicate 94 grants distributed, with total giving of approximately $12.1 million in recent years.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on the District of Columbia, California, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $731.8 million (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $12.1 million in total grants (2024)
Total Revenues: $33.8 million (2024)
Total Expenses: $49.3 million (2024)
Tax-Exempt Status: Since March 1969 (EIN: 23-7000192)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $731,761,315 | $745,909,231 | $786,306,492 |
| Revenue | $33,761,780 | $50,008,492 | $74,291,632 |
| Expenses | $49,263,699 | $52,595,382 | $49,185,209 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $43,132,098 | $39,456,636 | $35,824,007 |
| Net Investment Income | $25,062,732 | $21,370,366 | $57,478,461 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Executive Leadership:
- Barbara Bainum, Chair
- David Daniels, Chief Executive Officer
- Michael Brannan, Chief Financial Officer
- Marica Cox Mitchell, Vice President, Early Childhood
- Rebecca Cisek, Vice President, Organizational Learning
- Mae Cheung, Secretary
Board Members:
- Charles Ledsinger
- Tammy Mann
- Brooke Bainum
- Felicia DeHaney Russell
- Amanda Misiko Andere
- Scott Renschler
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID DANIELS | CEO | 40 | $625,760 |
| MAE CHEUNG | SECRETARY | 40 | $203,292 |
| CHARLES LEDSINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMMY MANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BROOKE BAINUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA BAINUM | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| FELICIA DEHANEY RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA MISIKO ANDERE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT RENSCHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BRANNAN | CFO | 40 | $296,699 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced a significant **5-year, $100 million funding commitment to early childhood education**, representing a major expansion of its grantmaking capacity and strategic focus.
Bainum Family Foundation Announces 5-Year, $100 Million ...The foundation has launched the **Global Education Fund**, which supports early childhood initiatives internationally, with recent activity including a fourth cohort of grants focused on early childhood development.
Expanding International Impact: Global Education Fund Launches Fourth CohortSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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