Bainum Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland · EIN 23-7000192
- Maryland
- Bethesda
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Maryland
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $19MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 108Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $750MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING FROM BIRTH TO THREE. IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS PRACTICE PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION ENHANCES THE QUALITY AND SIZE OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS BY SUPPORTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAND FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS. THESE QUALITY-IMPROVEMENTMEASURES HELP PROGRAMS SECURE OR RETAIN SUSTAINABLE PUBLICFUNDING. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WORKS WITH ITS PRACTICEPARTNERS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH ANDFAMILY-SUPPORT PROGRAMS PRIORITIZING YOUNG CHILDREN,ESPECIALLY INFANTS AND TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES LIVING INHISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S PRACTICES ARE ANCHORED IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENGAGES POLICY AND ADVOCACY PARTNERS TO INCREASE PUBLIC FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THIS WORK INCLUDES PUBLIC AWARENESS, POLICY IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE AND COALITION BUILDING
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Forge Academy | $1M | 2025 |
| Path | $940K | 2025 |
| Educare DC | $930K | 2025 |
| DC Action for Children | $800K | 2025 |
| Brynmor Early Education & Preschool | $650K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (108 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.bainumfdn.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.