Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilford, Connecticut · EIN 81-0585669 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT L BERCHEM |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 BROAD STREET, MILFORD CT 06460 |
| Phone | 2037831200 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | General | $100,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | Norwalk, CT | General | $75,000 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | General | $50,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General | $35,000 |
| Sterling House Community Center | Stratford, CT | General | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Milford | Milford, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Hopkins School | New Haven, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | Bridgeport, CT | General | $25,000 |
| In a Heartbeat Inc | Wallingford, CT | General | $15,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center of Milford | Milford, CT | General | $15,000 |
| Saint Catherine's Academy | Fairfield, CT | General | $15,000 |
| The Thomas Merton Center | Bridgeport, CT | General | $15,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Mozaic Jewish Home | Bridgeport, CT | General | $10,000 |
| St Martin's de Porres Academy | New Haven, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Unique & Unified New Era Youth Movement Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $465,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $442,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101028
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0585669
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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