Private foundation · EIN 46-4198523 · Stilwell, Kansas · Unknown

G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund

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: 97 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $5,500. 14% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
97
$2.1M
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in KS
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 97 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nelson Gallery FoundationKansas City, MOArts, culture & humanities$262K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNHealthcare$260K
Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MNEducational$238K
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas CityOverland Park, KSPhilanthropy, volunteerism & grantmaking foundation$105K
Kc UncorneredKansas City, MOSupport mental health$100K
Jewish Family ServicesKansas City, MOHuman services$61K
New Reform TempleKansas City, MOReligious$59K
Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MOArts, culture & humanities$56K
Kauffman Center of the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOArts, culture & humanities$55K
Harvesters - the Community Food NetworkKansas City, MOFood, agriculture & nutrition$50K
Holocaust Center of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAHorror of the holocaust and antisemitism with injustices$50K
ACLU Foundation of KansasMission, KSPrevention of threat to constitutional liberties$48K
Greater Kansas City Community FoundationKansas City, MOCommunity improvement & capacity building$45K
Umkc FoundationKansas City, MOEducational$41K
Kansas City Hospice & Palliative CareKansas City, MOHuman services$40K
Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MOEducational$26K
Bluedot Impact FundSan Francisco, CATo support development of ai$25K
Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy FoundationKansas City, MOEducational$25K
Kcur 893Kansas City, MOArts and culture$25K
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MOArts, culture & humanities$25K
Saint Luke's FoundationKansas City, MOHealthcare$25K
Union Station Kansas CityKansas City, MOPreserving union station kansas city historic monument$25K
PawsperityKansas City, MOTo support dog grooming and day care$20K
University Academy FoundationKansas City, MOEducational$20K
Hyman Brand Hebrew AcademyOverland Park, KSEducational$15K
Johnson County LibraryRoeland Park, KSEducational$15K
Kansas City GiftKansas City, MOArts, culture & humanities$15K
National Wwi Museum and MemorialKansas City, MOEducational$15K
Sheriff's Meadow FoundationVineyard Haven, MAConservation$15K
Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MOLibrary and museum$15K
Village Shalom IncOverland Park, KSHuman services$15K
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MOEducational$14K
The Arts Engagement Foundation of KcKansas City, MOPromote engagement and increase participation in arts in kc$13K
Operation Breakthrough IncKansas City, MOProviding a safe, loving, and educational environment to children living in poverty$12K
Temple B'nai JeshurunDes Moines, IAReligious$11K
American Jewish CommitteePhiladelphia, PASupport the well-being of the jewish people and israel$10K
Island Eats Mv IncChilmark, MAArts, culture & humanities$10K
Island Housing TrustVineyard Haven, MAHousing preservation$10K
JdcNew York, NYReligious$10K
Kanbe's MarketsKansas City, MOArts, culture & humanities$10K
Martha's Vineyard Community Services - Permanent EndowmentVineyard Haven, MAEarly childhood programs$10K
Martha's Vineyard Hebrew CenterVineyard Haven, MAReligious$10K
Midwest Innocence ProjectKansas City, MORepresenting people convicted of crimes they did not commit$10K
Planned Parenthood of Kansas & Mid MissouriOverland Park, KSHealth care$10K
SevendaysMerriam, KSTo fund various program activities$10K
The American IndependentWashington, DCTo support journalism and arts$10K
Obermayer FoundationDedham, MAReligious$7,500
Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MOArts, culture & humanities$5,650
Kansas City Repertory Theater IncKansas City, MOArts, culture & humanities$5,500
American Public SquareKansas City, MOPromote civil public discourse$5,000
Charlotte Street FoundationKansas City, MOSupport and advocate for local artists$5,000
EarlystartKansas City, MOHuman services$5,000
Friends of Chilmark PreschoolChilmark, MAEducation$5,000
Jewish Community Relations Bureauamerican Jewish Committee JcrbajcOverland Park, KSCivil and human rights$5,000
Kansas City Friends of Alvin AileyKansas City, MOMaking dance accessible to all people$5,000
Kcpbs - Public Television 19 IncKansas City, MOProvide educational programming and services$5,000
Kemper MuseumKansas City, MOPromote engagement and increase participation in arts in kc`$5,000
Mission Vision Project KcMission, KSTo support adults with developmental disabilities$5,000
Obama FoundationChicago, ILCommunity improvement$5,000
Peace Corps FoundationWashington, DCTo support education, health, agriculture and economic development$5,000

By state: Missouri 43 · Minnesota 2 · Kansas 14 · Massachusetts 14 · Pennsylvania 2 · California 1

About this foundation

G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Stilwell, Kansas, administered in care of Greater Kc Community Fdn, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund 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 G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 97 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund give?

Missouri (43 grants), Minnesota (2 grants), Kansas (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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