Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMorton, Illinois · EIN 37-1379627 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$343K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian Lifepoints | Morton, IL | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Ft Myers Ac Church | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Morton, IL | Charitable | $45,650 |
| Loving Shepherd | Bluffton, IN | Charitable | $27,200 |
| Harvest Call | West Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Morton Apostolic Church | Morton, IL | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| We Trust in Him | Naples, FL | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Salvation Army | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $12,800 |
| Gateway Woods | Leo, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| South Side Mission | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Spread Truth | Bloomington, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pathway Ministries | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Morton Community Foundation | Morton, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Osf Foundation | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| Wbnh Radio | Pekin, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| St Jude | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $342,850 | 19 |
| 2024 | $354,835 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1379627
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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