Private foundation · EIN 37-1379627 · Morton, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Melvin R Baum Private 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $343K total, median $5,000. 63% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$343K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Apostolic Christian LifepointsMorton, ILCharitable$85K
Ft Myers Ac ChurchFort Myers, FLCharitable$75K
Midwest Food BankMorton, ILCharitable$46K
Loving ShepherdBluffton, INCharitable$27K
Harvest CallWest Lafayette, INCharitable$25K
Morton Apostolic ChurchMorton, ILCharitable$22K
Independence FundCharlotte, NCCharitable$15K
We Trust in HimNaples, FLCharitable$14K
Salvation ArmyPeoria, ILCharitable$13K
Gateway WoodsLeo, INCharitable$5,000
South Side MissionPeoria, ILCharitable$5,000
Spread TruthBloomington, ILCharitable$5,000
Pathway MinistriesPeoria, ILCharitable$2,000
Jubilee MinistriesPeoria, ILCharitable$1,000
Morton Community FoundationMorton, ILCharitable$1,000
Osf FoundationPeoria, ILCharitable$1,000
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKCharitable$500
Wbnh RadioPekin, ILCharitable$500
St JudePeoria, ILCharitable$200

By state: Illinois 12 · Florida 2 · Indiana 3 · North Carolina 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Morton, Illinois, administered in care of Linda L Baum, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $343K across 19 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (12 grants), Florida (2 grants), Indiana (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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