The Baum Foundation
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $255.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 11/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 87-0692753
Organization Overview
The Baum Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. Baum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Baum Foundation generated $255.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $267.7k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.0%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Baum Foundation has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $863,467. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BAUM FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES ITS TIME AND RESOURCES TO NURTURE ARTISTIC TALENT, TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ART AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE PLANET'S BIODIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIVE CONSERVANCY LAND TRUST PROGRAM WORK COMPLETED IN SUPPORT OF A RESILIENT COMMUNITY APPROACH FOR HABITAT RESTORATION WITH FIRST STEPS TAKEN TO BUILD A KELP SEED NURSERY AND THEN TO GROW WILD BULL, SUGAR AND RIBBON KELP IN ALASKA. THE PILOT PROJECT GEARED FOR A REGENERATIVE ECONOMY OUTCOME AND THE PILOT PROJECTS IN 7 COMMUNITIES COVERING 100 MILES OF OCEAN. PILOT RESEARCH SOUGHT TO UNDERSTAND PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED HERRING AND THEIR KELP HABITAT AND INCLUDED MULTIPLE PARTNERS LED BY THE NATIVE CONSERVANCY.
NUNEZ EXPEDITIONFINAL EDITING OF TEASER FILM WAS COMPLETED WITH SHORT FILM FEATURING FUNDACIN ANTONIO NEZ JIMNEZ DE LA NATURALEZA Y EL HOMBRE (FANJNH) AND THE VAST SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL WORK OF DR NEZ JIMNEZ IN THE AMAZON AND HIS STORY OF CANOEING ON THE AMAZON RIVER FOR ONE YEAR. ALL FILM AND COLLATERAL ASSETS WERE COMPLETED FEATURING THE VAST WORK HE DID OVER HIS LIFETIME NOW FEATURED IN A TEASER FILM. ALL ASSETS AND STORY NARRATIVE WERE SUBMITTED TO DOCUMENTARY EXPERTS FOR DISBURSEMENT TO THEIR NETWORKS.
GREEN FORESTS WORK SUPPORT FOR GREEN FORESTS WORK SERVED TOWARD A NEW MILESTONE OF PLANTING 3 MILLION TREES OF NATIVE AND MOSTLY HARDWOOD TREE SPECIES PLANTED OVER 5000 ACRES, AND THAT ARE LESS LIKELY TO NATURALLY COLONIZE ON THESE SITES BECAUSE THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY SURFACED MINED LAND SITES. GREEN FORESTS PROJECT INVOLVED PLANTING OF UP TO 20 HABITAT SPECIES TO GET BACK A FULL FOREST INCLUDING THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT TREE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE BLIGHT-RESISTANT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Bucksbaum President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
April Minnich V.P. And E.d. | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Elana Yonah Rosen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jan Db Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $255,555 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,200 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $255,555 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $255,555 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $57,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $960 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,921 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $150 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,295 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $68,743 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,095 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,087 |
| Travel | $1,734 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,840 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $663 |
| Insurance | $2,098 |
| All other expenses | $1,695 |
| Total functional expenses | $267,739 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Baum Foundation has awarded $35,816 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIVE CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: Programs | $25,816 |
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Programs | $10,000 |