The Baum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHastings, Michigan · EIN 38-3443737 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$735K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
21% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry County Junior Golf Association | Hastings, MI | General contributions | $250,000 |
| Friends of Performing Arts Center | Hastings, MI | General contributions | $200,000 |
| Hastings Area Schools | Hastings, MI | Pay-To-Play | $110,000 |
| City of Hastings | Hastings, MI | Plaza music | $60,000 |
| Corwell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General contributions | $50,000 |
| Cherry Health Foundation - Barry Community Health Center | Hastings, MI | General contributions | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Hastings, MI | General contributions | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | General contributions | $10,000 |
| Hastings Band Boosters | Hastings, MI | Instrument fund | $10,000 |
| Barry Community Foundation | Hastings, MI | General contributions | $5,000 |
| Bluffton Self Help | Bluffton, SC | General contributions | $5,000 |
| Hastings Public Library | Hastings, MI | General contributions | $5,000 |
| Hilton Head Humane Association | Hilton Head Island, SC | General contributions | $5,000 |
| Palmetto Animal League | Ridgeland, SC | General contributions | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $735,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $725,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $711,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349100838
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3443737
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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