Private foundation · EIN 31-1535223 · Stuart, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert P & Patricia J Bauman Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 75 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $7,500. 21% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
75
$1.4M
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in FL
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 75 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
KbiaKennebunk, MECharitable - environmental services$107K
Auburn UniversityAuburn, ALCharitable - education services$100K
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens IncBoothbay, MECharitable - cultural services$100K
Friends of Mounts Botanical GardensWest Palm Beach, FLCharitable - cultural services$100K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNCharitable - health services$100K
Maine Golf House IncCumberland, MECharitable - community services$100K
Christ ChurchExeter, NHCharitable - religious services$80K
Exeter Hospital IncExeter, NHCharitable - health services$68K
Maine Medical CenterPortland, MECharitable - health services$55K
Martin Memorial Foundation IncStuart, FLCharitable - community services$50K
Seacoast Classical AcademyExeter, NHCharitable - education services$40K
Boys and Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLCharitable - community services$35K
Seacoast Mental Health Center IncPortsmouth, NJCharitable - health services$30K
Southern District YMCA - Camp Lincoln IncKingston, NHCharitable - community services$30K
Flamingo Gardens IncDavie, FLCharitable - cultural services$25K
Farmsteads of New England IncHillsborough, NHCharitable - cultural services$20K
Grace Presbyterian ChurchStuart, FLCharitable - religious$20K
My Breast Cancer SupportPortsmouth, NHCharitable - health services$20K
Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation IncBoston, MACharitable - community services$20K
University of Connecticut Foundation IncStorrs Mansfield, CTCharitable - education services$18K
Sailfish Point Foundation IncStuart, FLCharitable - community services$15K
Brick Store MuseumKennebunk, MECharitable - cultural services$10K
Childrens Museum of the Treasure CoastStuart, FLCharitable - cultural services$10K
Connors Climb FoundationExeter, NHCharitable - community services$10K
EariclesManhattan Beach, CACharitable - community services$10K
Friends of Karen IncPurdys, NYCharitable - health services$10K
Friends of the Martin County Library System IncStuart, FLCharitable - community services$10K
Greater Seacoast Community HealthPortsmouth, NHCharitable - health services$10K
Hospice of the Treasure Coast IncStuart, FLCharitable - health services$10K
Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation IncExeter, NHCharitable - cultural services (4th of 5 year)$10K
Middlesex HospitalMiddletown, CTCharitable - health services (2nd of 5 year)$10K
Place of HopePalm Beach Gardens, FLCharitable - community services$10K
Seacoast Soul ModelsKittery, MECharitable - health services$10K
The Lyric Theatre IncStuart, FLCharitable - community services$10K
Victorias Victory FoundationStratham, NHCharitable - health services$10K
HavenPortsmouth, NHCharitable - community services$10K
Palace TheatresManchester, NHCharitable - entertainment$10K
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding IncOld Lyme, CTCharitable - community services$7,500
Live Free Animal RescueSalem, NHCharitable - evironmental services$7,000
Maine RiversYarmouth, MECharitable - environmental services$5,500
A Place to Start for DementiaKennebunk, MECharitable - health services$5,000
American National Red CrossBridgeport, CTCharitable - health services$5,000
Camp KitaNorth Berwick, MECharitable - community services$5,000
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute IncBoston, MACharitable - health services$5,000
Easter Seals New Hampshire IncManchester, NHCharitable - community services$5,000
Environmental Studios Council IncJensen Beach, FLCharitable - environmental services$5,000
Hero PupsStratham, NHCharitable - community services$5,000
Key CollectiveExeter, NHCharitable - cultural services$5,000
Molly's HouseStuart, FLCharitable - community services$5,000
Proctor AcademyAndover, NHCharitable - education services$5,000
Rockingham Vna & HospiceExeter, NHCharitable - community service$5,000
Austin17houseBrentwood, NHCharitable - community services$5,000
Humane Society of the Treasure CoastPalm City, FLCharitable - community services$5,000
Strawberry Bank MuseumPortsmouth, NHCharitable - cultural services$5,000
Wags and WalksLos Angeles, CACharitable - community services$5,000
Safespace IncStuart, FLCharitable - community service$3,500
Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels ProgramKnnebunk, MECharitable - community services$3,000
Community Music School IncCenterbrook, CTCharitable - cultural services$1,000
Black Hall ScholarshipOld Lyme, CTCharitable - education services$500
Ct Section Pga Golf FoundationSouth Glastonbury, CTCharitable - community services$500

By state: Maine 11 · New Hampshire 20 · Florida 16 · Alabama 1 · Minnesota 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Robert P & Patricia J Bauman Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Stuart, Florida, administered in care of John N Bauman, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert P & Patricia J Bauman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert P & Patricia J Bauman Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 75 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Robert P & Patricia J Bauman Family Foundation Inc give?

Maine (11 grants), New Hampshire (20 grants), Florida (16 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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