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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 84-4039569

David S Baum Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Sanibel Island, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 24 grants and $430,602 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $430,602

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $7,951,078

  • Tax year 2024

    $422,500

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $7,019,072

  • Tax year 2023

    $440,998

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $6,771,340

  • Tax year 2022

    $832,000

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $7,091,001

  • Tax year 2021

    $359,000

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $7,787,046

  • Tax year 2020

    $15,000

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $6,432,856

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $80,000
  2. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $55,000
  3. David Horowitz Freedom CenterValencia, CA

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $50,000
  4. Young America's FoundationReston, VA

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $50,000
  5. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $35,000
  6. Investigative Project on Terrorism FoundationWashington, DC

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $20,000
  7. Chance for HopePearland, TX

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $12,602
  8. Agrace Foundation (janesville Hospice)Madison, WI

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  9. Ding Darling Wildlife SocietySanibel, FL

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  10. Duchesne Academy of the Sacred HeartHouston, TX

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  11. Kids Meals IncHouston, TX

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  12. Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  13. Roaring Fork ConservancyBasalt, CO

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  14. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  15. The Heights FoundationFt Myers, FL

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  16. Valley View Hospital FoundationGlenwood SPGS, CO

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  17. Amazing PlaceHouston, TX

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  18. Community Housing and ResourcesSanibel, FL

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  19. First Liberty InstitutePlano, TX

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  20. Melanie Rychlik FoundationSpicewood, TX

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  21. Memorial Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  22. Southeastern Guide DogsPalmetto, FL

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  23. YouthentityCarbondale, CO

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  24. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Public affairs3 grants $140,00055% of the total
  2. International aid1 grant $20,0008% of the total
  3. Environment2 grants $15,0006% of the total
  4. Animals1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $48,00019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia3 grants $155,000
  2. Virginia2 grants $60,000
  3. Texas7 grants $52,602
  4. California1 grant $50,000
  5. Arizona1 grant $35,000
  6. Florida4 grants $30,000
  7. Colorado3 grants $25,000
  8. North Carolina1 grant $10,000
  9. Wisconsin1 grant $10,000
  10. Michigan1 grant $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David S BaumPRESIDENT Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Tracy S SapienSECRETARY Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Fidel A SapienTREASURER Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Melissa A BaumVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Judy J BaumVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Kimberly Baum AdamanyDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0

The return

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